Carlos O.

Carlos O.

Senior Software Engineer

Brazil
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About Me

Carlos is a dedicated Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in the information technology sector working for big companies like Xerox, Siemens, IBM, Ci&T, Affero, Embratel, and Telefonica, as well as start-ups. He is currently specializing in Python with hands-on experience in Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence. Carlos is also a Certified Project Manager and Scrum Master with a post-graduate degree in Project Management and 7 years of experience leading multiple projects in an Agile environment. Carlos immerses himself in all aspects of a project, from development and deployment to design and communication, and has the experience and skill set to bring it to successful completion.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2021 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Globant
Globant
Senior Python Back-End Develoeper
2021 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Acted as a Team Lead and Python Back-End developer for the Internal Tools POD, a team responsible for developing tools to enhance productivity of other teams.

  • Provided training and support to others on the team, ensuring implementation of the latest technologies for constant growth and improvement.

  • Implemented improvements for Customer Success, Support, and Engineering teams of Boostup.ai, customizable Revenue Operations and Intelligence Platform.

Saffe
Saffe
Product Owner/Full Stack Developer
2018 - 2021 (3 years)
Brazil
  • Developed and maintained the C++ back-end, Python wrapper, and Python Restful API or an application that provides companies a world-class facial recognition technology.

  • Developed the distribution submitted to NIST (https://www.nist.gov/), which was classified as the 14th best algorithm in facial recognition. Worked on designing the auto scaling AWS servers environment architecture(AWS + Hashicorp tools) and took responsibility for the CI/CD process over this environment.

  • Planned the evolution of the tool, providing it to different contexts (Windows, Linux, Virtual Machines, Docker Containers, AES2100 board, Arm architecture, Intel architecture, smart lockers, surveillance cameras, etc).

Vivo (Telefônica Brasil)
Vivo (Telefônica Brasil)
Project Manager
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
Brazil
  • Acted as Project Manager for multiple Telecom projects, serving the Network Directorate. It operated horizontally, integrating the company's verticals with a focus on the project's objective.

  • Led one of the main strategic projects of the company between 2012 and 2016, which was the inclusion of an extra digit (9) to cell phone numbers from all over Brazil. Under my responsibility, we had a total budget of approximately R $ 50Million.

  • Managed the implementation of the VoIP service, which allowed the company to build a complete portfolio for end customers (mobile, fixed, broadband and TV). This project had an approximate budget of R $ 20Million.

Embratel
Embratel
Project Manager
2009 - 2011 (2 years)
Brazil
  • Was an integral part of the PMO definition team that started the new methodology framework for project management in the company.

  • Managed telecom projects integrating IT, engineering, operations, marketing, and all the necessary VPs that could be an stakeholder of each project.

  • Created procedures and processes for the entire company's production chain.

Afferolab
Afferolab
Project Manager/Product Owner
2009 - 2009
Brazil
  • Defined, improved, and engaged new IT projects pre-sales, accounting, contract management, customer management processes.

  • Acted as a product owner in a Scrum environment, also assisting in planning the roadmap of the products.

  • Prioritized the requirements and controlled the schedule of the deliverables.

CI&T
CI&T
Project Manager/Java System Analyst
2007 - 2009 (2 years)
United Kingdom
  • Manage traditional (PMI) and Agile (Scrum) IT projects, working on a big contract with Petrobras.

  • Took on all aspects of the projects, including resources allocation, budget, schedule, and risks. Took over the management of the regional Ci & T in Salvador.

  • Led multidisciplinary teams, geolocated abroad the country. Frequently reported to the company's executive team, showing project indicators (costs, quality, deadlines, risks, etc.), possible improvements in processes, strengths, and weaknesses to be worked on in the teams.

Various Companies
Various Companies
System Analyst
2004 - 2007 (3 years)
Brazil
  • Performed analysis, development, and correction of problems in a Java J2EE system according to CMMI5 standards and RUP processes.

  • Participated as Data Mining analyst, Business, and Requirements Analyst in a project in the Geociderurgical area at CVRD, developing a statistical modeling work for plant VII.

  • Used optimization concepts such as: Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Linear, and Multiple Regressions.

Portfolio

Software Engineer - SAFFE
Software Engineer - SAFFE

SAFFE provides companies a world-class facial recognition technology so they can offer their users the best solution for financial transactions and authentications in general. SAFFE was ranked amongst the top 15 at the NIST-FRVT certificate and has been approved by big institutions, banks and enterprises. The project was developed using Python3 and C++. I didn't create the main algorithm, which is a result of my CTO's Ph.D., but I've coded every single Python and C++ line and I am also currently responsible for the automated infrastructure and CI/CD processes.

Software Engineer - C4You
Software Engineer - C4You

C4you is a Canadian company based in Toronto offering consultancy services and support to investors. Worked on the creation of this start-up as a software developer. The first version of their website was developed using Angular2+ for the front-end and Python3 for the backe-nd and it was used to manage leads during all the process. Every single line of code (front + back) was developed by me.

Education

MBA, Project Management
MBA, Project Management
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering
Federal University of Espírito Santo
2000 - 2006 (6 years)
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management Institute
Scrum Master Certified
Scrum Master Certified
SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum
SFC - Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential
SFC - Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential
SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum