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Self-employedFractional VP Engineering / CTO
Aug. 2025
AUTODOCVP of Product Engineering
Apr. 2023Lisbon, PortugalSpearheaded Company-Wide Digital Transformation: Led the strategic planning and execution of digital initiatives to modernize AUTODOC's technology stack, enhancing competitiveness and positioning the company as a market leader in the automotive e-commerce sector. Architected Transition from Monolithic to Microservices Architecture: Directed the technical transformation of AUTODOC's core systems from a monolithic architecture to a microservices-based architecture, significantly improving scalability, resilience, and deployment speed. Developed Microservices Strategy: Designed a comprehensive microservices roadmap that enabled modular development, independent deployment, and streamlined maintenance processes. Enhanced System Reliability and Performance: Implemented best practices in microservices architecture, Built and Mentored High-Performing Engineering Teams: Recruited top engineering talent and fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the department. Coached Teams Through Transformation: Provided guidance and support to teams adapting to new technologies and processes during the architectural shift, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption. Accelerated Product Development: Reduced time-to-market by process optimization and the adoption of microservices, enabling the company to respond swiftly to customer needs and market trends. Improved Feature Delivery: Enhanced the ability to roll out new features and updates independently, increasing deployment frequency and flexibility. Aligned Engineering with Business Objectives: Collaborated closely with product management, operations, and executive leadership to ensure engineering efforts supported overall business goals. Managed Stakeholder Expectations: Communicated technical strategies and progress to stakeholders, aligning expectations and securing buy-in for transformation initiatives.
ReflauntVP of Product and Engineering
Sep. 2022 - Mar. 2023Lisbon, PortugalDesigned and Structured Product Development Teams: Aligned team organization with business strategy and needs, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness in meeting company objectives. Defined Budget and Phased Hiring Plans: Developed short-, medium-, and long-term operational budgets and hiring strategies to support growth and scalability. Planned and Managed Agile Processes: Implemented agile development methodologies for Product and Engineering teams, increasing productivity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Coached Teams for Autonomy and Success: Mentored team members, promoting industry best practices and empowering teams to operate independently with high efficiency. Leveraged Cloud Infrastructure: Utilized a flexible cloud stack with AWS services to maximize business value, enhancing scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Vestiaire CollectiveVP of Engineering
Mar. 2022 - Sep. 2022Lisbon, PortugalLed Engineering for the Traffic Tribe: Oversaw multiple engineering teams dedicated to driving traffic to the platform, significantly enhancing user acquisition, engagement, and retention. Strategic Technology Leadership: Developed and executed engineering strategies aligned with business objectives, contributing to increased market share and revenue growth in the competitive luxury resale market. Team Building and Mentorship: Recruited, mentored, and managed high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Implemented Cutting-Edge Technologies: Introduced modern technologies and best practices to optimize platform performance, scalability, and security, resulting in improved user experience and satisfaction. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with product management, marketing, data science, and other stakeholders to deliver features and improvements that drove traffic growth and enhanced the overall platform.
FarfetchHead of Connected Retail Product and Engineering
Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2022Lisbon, Lisbon, PortugalLed Connected Retail Product and Engineering Teams: Managed cross-functional teams responsible for developing and delivering innovative retail solutions that bridged online and offline customer experiences. Developed 'Store of the Future' Concept: Spearheaded the creation of Farfetch's "Store of the Future" omnichannel platform, integrating cutting-edge technologies like connected mirrors and interactive retail spaces to enhance customer engagement. Strategic Partnerships: Collaborated with luxury brands such as Chanel, leading to high-profile partnerships and the co-creation of advanced retail technologies. Product and Engineering Leadership: Oversaw product strategy, roadmap development, and engineering execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. Drove Innovation in Luxury Commerce Solutions: Contributed to the growth of Farfetch Platform Solutions, delivering enterprise commerce solutions to luxury brands and retailers on a global scale. Team Development and Mentorship: Built and mentored high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Achievements: Launched Next-Generation Retail Technologies: Successfully launched connected retail solutions that increased in-store customer engagement. Expanded Global Retail Footprint: Enabled the rollout of innovative retail solutions in flagship stores. Enhanced Customer Experience: Improved customer satisfaction scores through the implementation of interactive technologies and personalized shopping experiences.
FarfetchEngineering Manager
Sep. 2017 - Aug. 2019Lisbon Area, PortugalManaged Engineering Teams: Led software development teams focusing on delivering high-quality solutions for Farfetch's platform. Software Development Leadership: Oversaw the development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of projects, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with business goals. Process Improvement: Implemented agile methodologies and best practices, enhancing team productivity and project efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver features that enhanced the user experience and met customer needs. Key Achievements: Grew the Store of the Future engineering department by more than 300% Oversaw and delivered the in-store Chanel new digital experience; Enhanced Team Productivity: Increased development team efficiency by implementing continuous integration and delivery practices.
Oney BankHead of Architecture and Development
Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2017Miraflores, PortugalLed Internal Software Development Team: Managed and mentored a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that enhanced team performance and morale. Oversaw Software Architecture and Development: Directed the architectural design and development of the bank's software systems, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business objectives. Strategic Planning and Execution: Developed and implemented technology strategies and roadmaps that supported the bank's growth and digital transformation initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with departments such as Operations, Risk, and Compliance to ensure software solutions met regulatory standards and operational needs.
OutSystemsSenior Technical Team Lead
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2017Lisbon Area, PortugalLed the Digital Delivery Team: Managed and guided a team of technical leads (guild masters) responsible for delivering exceptional customer engagement experiences. Drove Business Growth: Focused on supporting marketing and sales operations, promoting digital transformation across all customer-facing processes, resulting in a significant increase in customer satisfaction and sales efficiency. Key Projects: OutSystems Training Platform: Overhauled the training platform to enhance user experience and accessibility, boosting user engagement. OutSystems TV: Launched a video content hub that showcased demos, customer testimonials, and company culture, increasing brand awareness. NextStep Website: Developed the website for OutSystems' global user conference, facilitating a 25% increase in event registrations. Corporate Website and Analytics: Improved website performance and integrated advanced analytics, leading to an increase in lead generation. OutSystems Community: Enhanced the community platform to foster better collaboration and knowledge sharing among users. Team Leadership and Coaching: Mentored team members, promoting best practices in software development and supporting personal career growth.
OutSystemsPrincipal Software Engineer
Apr. 2015 - Jan. 2016Lisbon Area, PortugalSpearheaded Mobile Team in R&D Department: Led a team responsible for native development tools and extensions of the OutSystems Platform, including OutSystems Now. Product Manager of OutSystems Now: Directed the development of a native application for iOS, Android, and Windows, enabling users to access enterprise mobile and web apps seamlessly. Innovated Native Build Processes: Oversaw the implementation of native build processes and deployment of native applications on the P10 version. MDM Integration: Integrated Mobile Device Management solutions to improve security and manageability. Custom Built Native Plugins: Developed custom plugins to extend application functionality. App Analytics: Implemented analytics to monitor app performance and user engagement. Stakeholder in Mobile Developments: Acted as a key stakeholder for all mobile developments, aligning projects with company strategy and goals. Team Leadership and Development: Coached team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
OutSystemsLead Software Engineer
Dec. 2013 - Apr. 2015Lisbon Area, PortugalLed Development of Responsive Web Applications: Pioneered the creation of the London Theme, OutSystems' first responsive web theme, enhancing user experience across devices. Developed Theme Generator: Created a tool to customize base themes to align with company branding, reducing customization time by 50%. Authored Theme Documentation: Produced comprehensive documentation promoting best practices in responsive design and mobile patterns. Contributed to Company Strategy: Provided insights into department strategy, aligning development projects with organizational objectives. Mentored Software Engineers: Guided team members in technical fields, fostering talent development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
OutSystemsSenior Consultant
Jul. 2011 - Apr. 2015Delivered Projects Using Agile Methodologies: Managed and executed projects for major clients such as the US Army, Charles River, and ATC, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Provided Solution Architecture: Designed robust software architectures tailored to client needs, improving system performance and scalability. Expert in UX and Mobile Development: Served as the go-to expert for advanced mobile projects, contributing to innovative solutions and enhancing user experience. Team Leadership: Led project teams, coordinated tasks, and mentored junior developers to achieve project objectives.
Altitude SoftwareConsultant
Jan. 2007 - Jun. 2011Global Professional Services Consultant: Provided expert consulting services within Altitude Software's Global Professional Services team, delivering tailored solutions to clients across various industries. Key Projects: Debt Collection Integration for Major Portuguese Bank (CGD): Led the integration between customer relationship management (CRM) systems and the call-center platform, optimizing debt collection processes and improving efficiency for one of Portugal's largest banks. Virtual Bank Agency Implementation: Developed and implemented an electronic channel-only banking interaction platform, pioneering virtual banking solutions that enhanced customer experience for modern, tech-savvy clients. Software Development Expertise: Utilized advanced software development skills to create seamless integrations and innovative solutions, contributing to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
INOVAnalyst / Programmer
Sep. 2004 - Oct. 2007Developed Custom Software Solutions: Designed and implemented tailor-made software products to meet specific client requirements, improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction. Collaborated on International European Projects: Worked closely with cross-functional teams across several European countries, enhancing project outcomes through effective communication and coordination. Technologies and Tools Used: Utilized programming languages and tools such as C# and SQL, contributing to successfully deploying multiple projects ahead of schedule.
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