Engineering leader specializing in scalable backend systems and cloud architecture.

Orchestrates teams and modern cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes) to deliver scalable, high-availability platforms.

Dynamic, results-driven leader with 18+ years improving system reliability, scalability, and user experiences across digital media, startups, and government.

  • 18+ years in software engineering; SRE and Technical Lead experience.
  • Expert in backend development (Ruby on Rails, Java) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Leader in microservices architecture and system design; cross-continental teams (U.S./Brazil).
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EXPERIENCE

Disney & ESPN Media Networks

Total: 12 years
Senior Site Reliability EngineerJan 2021 – Dec 2025 · 5 years
  • Oversaw AWS cloud architecture and microservices reliability, achieving ~99.9% uptime.
  • Implemented observability (CloudWatch, Grafana) and optimized alerting, improving incident response by 30%.
  • Led CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), reducing deployment errors.
Technical LeadJan 2016 – Dec 2020 · 5 years
  • Led cross-continental team modernizing ESPN’s CMS from Java JSP to Ruby on Rails, boosting publishing efficiency by 40%.
  • Architected migration from monolith to microservices, improving scalability and maintainability.
Senior Software EngineerJan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 3 years
  • Built real-time sports data services and second-screen applications delivering instant stats and synchronized experiences.
  • Implemented push notifications and performance optimizations for high-traffic events.

Insight Soluções em Sistemas

Total: 3 years
Founder & Technology ConsultantJan 2012 – Dec 2014 · 3 years

I founded a technology consultancy where I delivered bespoke web and mobile products and incubated in-house ventures like Mapping My Money and Syiwe on AWS and Heroku.

Khronus Soluções

Total: 2 years
Software EngineerJan 2010 – Dec 2011 · 2 years

I developed the Z7Zoe e-commerce platform with multi-level marketing workflows, referral analytics, and automated deployments on Heroku.

Sync Sistemas

Total: 2 years
Software EngineerJan 2009 – Dec 2010 · 2 years

I launched GeoVoice, a voice-based survey system that integrated Asterisk PBX, Adhearsion, and PostGIS to map responses and speed decision-making.

Interjato ISP

Total: 3 years
ProgrammerJan 2007 – Dec 2009 · 3 years

I built our internal CRM and institutional website, automating workflows with Ruby on Rails, MySQL, and optimized Linux/Apache infrastructure.

Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN)

Total: 1 year
R&D InternJan 2007 – Dec 2007 · 1 year

I customized Moodle for distance learning, deploying it on a Beowulf Linux cluster and tuning databases for scalable delivery.

PROJECTS

Mapping My Money (2012)

  • Personal finance platform with social goal sharing.
  • Built with Ruby on Rails and banking API integrations.
  • Finalist in Buscapé’s national fintech challenge.

Syiwe (2013)

  • Co-founded web/mobile platform connecting companies and users.
  • Built Ruby on Rails backend and JavaScript frontend on AWS.
  • Selected for FIESP’s Acelera Startup program.

Klipbox (2014)

  • Automates tracking of 50k+ news sources.
  • Scalable backend with Node.js and MongoDB; integrated AI analysis.
  • Selected by Start-Up Brasil/SEED with investment; reduced monitoring time by 90%.

DocFlux (2015)

  • Templating and batch PDF processing for scalable document generation.
  • Node.js server, PDF.js rendering, MongoDB storage.
  • Increased productivity by eliminating repetitive manual tasks.

PROFILE

I am a seasoned Software Engineering Leader with 18+ years of experience building and modernizing scalable, cloud-based applications. My career spans roles as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer and Technical Lead, leading teams to design reliable systems on Ruby on Rails and AWS. I believe technology is most powerful when it reflects empathy and purpose.

Outside of work, I’m a lifelong learner and creative spirit who enjoys music and impersonation.

Fluent in English and Portuguese; proficient in Spanish.

SKILLS

Skill CategorySkill NameProficiency LevelYears of Experience
Programming LanguagesJavaScript
95%
18
Programming LanguagesRuby
95%
18
Programming LanguagesJava
95%
18
Programming LanguagesSwift
73%
9
Programming LanguagesDotNet
88%
15
Programming LanguagesPython
75%
10
FrameworksRuby on Rails
75%
10
FrameworksSinatra
65%
6
FrameworksRESTful APIs
80%
12
Cloud & DevOpsAWS
70%
8
Cloud & DevOpsDocker
68%
7
Cloud & DevOpsKubernetes
60%
4
Cloud & DevOpsCI/CD
70%
8
Cloud & DevOpsTerraform
60%
4
Data PlatformsPostgreSQL & PostGIS
73%
9
Data PlatformsMySQL
75%
10
Data PlatformsMongoDB
65%
6
Data PlatformsElasticsearch
63%
5
Tools & PracticesGit
80%
12
Tools & PracticesMonitoring
70%
8
Tools & PracticesSite Reliability Engineering
60%
4
Tools & PracticesTest-Driven Development
75%
10
Tools & PracticesAgile/Scrum
75%
10
Tools & PracticesLinux/Unix Servers
95%
18
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