Daniel Castro
@danielcastro1
Experienced technology leader driving scalable SaaS platforms, cloud transformation, and DevOps excellence.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced technology leader with over a decade of hands-on and strategic responsibility in software engineering, SaaS architecture, and digital transformation across Europe and Latin America. I have led distributed engineering teams, scaled platforms in regulated environments, and delivered secure, compliant, and resilient systems using cloud technologies and microservices.
My achievements include scaling payment systems, improving release velocity through CI/CD and observability, driving ISO 27001 and compliance initiatives, and optimizing delivery using DORA metrics and measurable performance frameworks. I align technical solutions with business goals and focus on platform modernization, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Manager
mDOC
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Led 4 cross-functional Agile teams within a SAFe framework, delivering 60+ high-compliance Flutter mobile apps for German hospitals and improving modularity and automated testing via AI-based bug resolution.
JUSoftware Engineering Manager
Jumia
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Scaled a resilient payments system integrating 8 PSPs across Africa, raised refund/payment success rate from 48% to 92%, and reduced lead time from 5 to 2 days through DORA-driven CI/CD improvements.
Software Engineering Manager
Blip
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Introduced automated testing and observability tools that cut release cycles from two months to two weeks and improved release reliability.
Architecture, Quality & Release Manager
Generali
Jun 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Integrated a secure payment gateway, led ISO 27001 readiness, and reduced post-deployment issues by 70% through DevOps and automated quality gates while managing GCP infrastructure and observability.
CDO / System Architect
Avanti Prima
May 2013 - Oct 2013 (5 months)
Defined JEE architecture aligned with business needs and acted as technical lead across business and engineering teams for enterprise initiatives.
Project Manager
Decatron
Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Led project scoping, resource management, and delivery for large enterprise clients, advising on architecture, budgeting, and milestone risk mitigation.
Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
Delivered enterprise architecture recommendations, trained teams on OutSystems and scalable practices, and contributed to a KYC platform project for ING within GRID architecture.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FVFundação Getúlio Vargas
Master of Business Administration, Management
Completed an MBA in Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas with focus on managerial and strategic competencies.
USUniversidade Estácio de Sá
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering covering foundational and applied electrical engineering topics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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