Wagner F.

Principal Engineer

Head Of Engineering
5/1/2019 - 12/1/2023

Orchestrated the technological and strategic direction of Platform Engineering, Core Services, and Networking. Rapid progression from Engineering Manager to overseeing broader, complex domains. Demonstrated expertise in driving innovation in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. Contributed to enhancing the strategic vision of the organization's technology landscape. Developed proficiency in cloud technologies, containerization, and orchestration tools. Leveraged platforms such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker for orchestrating scalable solutions. Ensured optimal performance and reliability using advanced monitoring systems and incident management practices. Enhanced continuous integration and delivery pipelines through tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI. Fostered collaborative environments and streamlined operations with infrastructure as code frameworks, including Terraform and Ansible.

Head of Infrastructure & Security
12/1/2017 - 9/1/2018

Spearheaded the transformation of an AWS-based infrastructure, emphasizing cost-efficiency, security, resilience, and performance. Leveraged extensive expertise in DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering to lead through significant growth and technological advancement. Demonstrated proficiency with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda, while also employing infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Enhanced security protocols using AWS IAM, VPC, and GuardDuty, and improved system resilience with autoscaling and load balancing strategies.

Utilized performance monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, alongside implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub Actions to streamline deployments. Employed containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to optimize application scalability and maintainability. Collaborated extensively using Agile methodologies and maintained robust code versioning practices with Git.

Focused on strategic planning and team empowerment, fostering innovation and leading technical execution. Enhanced cross-functional team collaboration to ensure seamless integration and operation of complex systems. Guided the company's technological direction to solidify its position as an industry frontrunner, demonstrating the ability to drive change and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Head of Engineering and DevOps
7/1/2016 - 10/1/2017

Led the charge as Head of Engineering and DevOps, playing a pivotal role in revolutionizing the technological landscape through the development and implementation of a private cloud infrastructure. Spearheaded the adoption of innovative DevOps practices and automation, elevating the overall efficiency and scalability of IT services. Demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership and hands-on execution, driving significant advancements in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Platform Engineering. Utilized competencies in cloud platforms and tools, adhering to best practices for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Focused on team development and operational excellence to establish a leading position in the fintech sector.

Tech Lead, Staff DevOps Engineer
6/1/2008 - 7/1/2016

Served as a Tech Lead and DevOps Engineer, spearheading the strategic overhaul of deployment processes and IT architecture across multiple units including Entertainment, Sports, and News. Leveraged expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS to streamline and optimize digital content delivery. Demonstrated proficiency in automation and scripting with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins. Played a pivotal role in implementing infrastructure-as-code practices and monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system reliability and performance. Utilized version control systems such as Git for collaborative code maintenance and drove continuous improvement in operational workflows and architectural designs. Developed a deep understanding of microservices architecture and agile methodologies, leading to significant improvements in operational efficiency and technological innovation in high-stakes environments.

Bachelor in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Castelo Branco University
1998 - 2003

MBA in Marketing at Getúlio Vargas Foundation
2010 - 2013