Matheus Mordorst - Director of Engineering, John Deere

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Work Background

ToptalSenior Director Of Engineering + Technical Account Manager

Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2024San Francisco, California, United StatesI collaborated with globally renowned companies and top-tier brands(many Fortune 500, such as Mastercard, Pfizer, John Deere, and BRP), leveraging my expertise to build elite teams with on-demand talent and deliver high-quality projects. My role was pivotal in understanding client objectives, aligning technical needs, and fostering long-term relationships. Additionally, I played a crucial role in code reviews, architectural decisions, and ensuring high-quality development practices. I established and maintained solid and long-term relationships with influential global clients, ensuring their goals and technical needs were met. I handpicked and introduced over 2000 top talent within days, addressing unconventional and unique project requirements with innovative solutions and a can-do attitude. Working closely with Sales, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and Finance teams, I fulfilled client requirements, streamlined processes, and achieved organizational goals. I managed high communication volumes, coordinated with multiple teams, and refined client goals into actionable steps, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout projects. I proactively resolved issues or conflicts, collaborating with developers to maintain smooth engagements and high client satisfaction. Utilizing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, I drove project success, optimized team performance, and delivered exceptional results. I conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and high-quality standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Additionally, I made critical architectural decisions to enhance system scalability, performance, and maintainability, aligning technical solutions with business objectives. On top of it, I helped to reduce client funnel drops and increased conversion by roughly 40%

Feracode Head of Engineering + Business Growth specialist + Senior Project Manager

Feb. 2019 - Jun. 2020Greater Salt Lake City AreaIn my roles at Feracode, I combined technical leadership and business growth expertise to drive the company's success during its critical expansion phase. I managed multiple projects, coordinated client relationships, and spearheaded strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment between client expectations and team capabilities while enhancing product offerings and technological capabilities. I directed strategic initiatives for technological expansion and budget control, leading a team of project managers to ensure successful project delivery. I managed and retained clients through strategic planning, aligning expectations with team capacity, and enhancing market presence. I worked closely with startups and conducted in-depth client management to develop new features and improve existing ones, achieving competitive advantage and cost reductions of over 50%. I conducted client meetings for feature planning, implemented hotfixes, and led the adoption of modern technologies, including React, React Native, Angular, AWS, Google Cloud, MongoDB, and NodeJS. Managing team dynamics, I hired and trained over 30 employees, demonstrating excellent decision-making with a high retention rate. I collaborated with QA, UX teams, and various stakeholders to optimize solution quality, expedite delivery processes, and ensure high-quality outputs. I successfully managed a large CRM for high-profile clients and earned them an appreciation for effective management.

GloboProject Delivery Manager

Jan. 2018 - May. 2019As a Project Delivery Manager at Globo, the world's second-largest TV broadcaster, I successfully delivered a high-priority project ahead of schedule. My role encompassed comprehensive planning, meticulous monitoring, and effective resource management, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Despite several scope creeps, the project cost 80% of what was initially planned and was delivered 1 month before the due date, leaving a ton of time to be tested to exhaustion. I developed detailed project plans and documentation, facilitating clear management against defined deliverables and milestones. I continuously monitored, measured, reviewed, and updated project processes and implemented necessary adjustments and remedial actions to ensure smooth progression. I maintained clear and consistent communication with all relevant parties, keeping them informed and up-to-date on project progress and changes. Efficiently managing team members, spending, and resources within agreed budgets, I optimized overall productivity and efficiency.

Orsegups Participações S/AVP of Technology + Project Manager

Nov. 2017 - Apr. 2018Florianópolis Area, BrazilAs VP of Technology and Project Manager at Orsegups Participações S/A, I led critical projects, including a large-scale CRM migration, and trained new employees on company methodologies and processes. My dual role involved managerial and technical responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration and high performance across various projects. I trained new employees on the company's methodologies, architecture, and processes, ensuring rapid integration and productivity. Contributing to coding efforts, I particularly focused on developing APIs for new startups using Java 9/10. I led the successful migration from an old CRM system to a new, customized solution, managing over 100,000 external customers and 6,000 internal users. Delivering the CRM migration project in one-third of the time estimated by an external vendor and at half the projected cost, I demonstrated exceptional project management and cost efficiency. Utilizing various technologies, including React, Angular, AWS, Java 8/9, Jenkins, Hibernate, and NodeJS, I drove project success and innovation.

ChaordicSenior Web Developer + Quality Assurance + DevOps

Sep. 2016 - Dec. 2017Florianópolis Area, BrazilAt Chaordic, one of Brazil's largest startups, I played a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of solutions used by millions daily. My dual role encompassed both Quality Assurance and Web Development, where I conducted extensive testing, monitored client data for anomalies, and led the containerization initiative, focusing on Vue and React development. Conducting both manual and automated testing using Cucumber and Selenium, I ensured high-quality software delivery. I developed features and enhancements using JavaScript frameworks, specifically Vue.js and React, to improve user experience and functionality. Utilizing JavaScript with the Mustache Framework, I handled coding tasks related to testing and automation. I monitored and analyzed client metadata (using Google Analytics and proprietary analytics), developing a neural network to detect patterns of data inconsistency. Setting up and managing the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes, I ensured smooth and efficient deployment pipelines. Leading the initiative to containerize applications using Kubernetes, I enhanced scalability and deployment efficiency. Working with a diverse set of technologies, including Jenkins, Circle CI, ElasticSearch, PHP, MongoDB, JavaScript, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Docker, I contributed to the overall success of the projects.

Freelancer Cyber Security Engineer

Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2017As a Cyber Security Engineer, I collaborated with a major Fintech company in Brazil to develop and implement their security operations (SecOps) and mitigation strategies against cyber attacks. My work was critical in securing their payment integration platform/API, which serves clients globally. I planned and executed comprehensive security operations, ensuring robust protection against potential cyber threats. Developing and implementing mitigation plans for hacker attacks, I enhanced the security posture of the payment integration platform. Maintaining strict confidentiality under a signed NDA, I demonstrated professionalism and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information.

Mercado Livre BrasilJunior Product Owner

May. 2015 - Aug. 2016As a Junior Product Owner at Mercado Livre Brasil(Mercado Pago), I played a pivotal role in maximizing the potential of a nationwide delivery service. My responsibilities encompassed business strategy, market analysis, customer liaison, and project management, ensuring alignment between customer expectations and product development. I developed and executed business strategies to enhance the delivery service's market presence and performance. Conducting comprehensive market analysis, I identified trends, opportunities, and competitive insights, guiding product decisions and priorities. Acting as the primary liaison between customers and the development team, I ensured customer needs and feedback were integrated into the product lifecycle. Overseeing the entire development lifecycle, I managed the product backlog, defined priorities, and aligned the vision with customer expectations. Defining and communicating the vision for the delivery service, I ensured all stakeholders were aligned and focused on common goals.

University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUndergraduate Researcher

Jul. 2014 - Aug. 2015Eau Claire, Wisconsin AreaAs an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, I collaborated on developing an innovative method to manage processing on processors, significantly reducing power consumption. Our work, applicable to both CPUs and GPUs for solving mathematical problems, was recognized for its impact and later published as an open-source project. Collaborating with a colleague, I developed a novel method for managing processing on a processor's rig, achieving an 11% reduction in power consumption. Extending the method's applicability to GPUs, we enhanced efficiency in solving complex mathematical problems. We made the strategic decision to publish our findings as an open-source project, contributing to the broader scientific community and garnering interest from potential investors. Our research was published in a scientific magazine in late 2018, showcasing the significance and impact of our work.

Tribunal de Justiça de Santa CatarinaSoftware Engineer

Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2015Florianópolis Area, BrazilAs a Software Engineer at Tribunal de Justiça de Santa Catarina, I was instrumental in developing critical features for government applications. Utilizing Java for backend development and MySQL for database management, I contributed significantly to projects that had nationwide and state-level impacts. I developed new features using Java for backend applications, ensuring robust and efficient performance. Utilizing Flex/Flash for front-end development, I created user-friendly interfaces for government applications. I designed and implemented a nationwide taxes calculator for the Brazilian government, which was later adopted by over 20 states. Establishing documentation standards, I maintained a source of truth for all necessary information, ensuring consistency and accuracy in daily operations. Managing MySQL databases, I ensured data integrity and optimal performance.

Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaInfrastructure Enginner + Web developer

Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2013Florianópolis Area, BrazilAs an Infrastructure Engineer at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, I was responsible for managing and optimizing the university's internet infrastructure, supporting over 70,000 users. My role involved setting up and configuring network equipment, ensuring security and load balancing, developing custom monitoring tools, and contributing to web development projects to enhance performance and user experience. I managed and optimized the internet connection for the university, ensuring high performance and reliability for over 70,000 users. Configuring and maintaining routers and switches, I implemented load balancing to distribute network traffic efficiently. Ensuring the security of the network, I protected sensitive data and maintained compliance with security protocols. I developed custom network monitoring tools to address deficiencies in existing solutions, enhancing visibility and control over network performance. I worked on integrating and maintaining the university's participation in the EduROAM network, facilitating secure, worldwide roaming access for users. Contributing to web development projects, I improved the functionality and performance of online services for the university community.