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Thiago Valverde

@thiagovalverde

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Highly specialized Senior Software Engineer with 20 years of experience.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

I am a highly specialized Senior Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience, consistently at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. My current focus is on developing highly scalable and maintainable end-to-end solutions using Amazon Web Services, Microservices, Golang, Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka. Throughout my career, I have successfully worked on diverse projects, including capital finance and payment platforms, gaming applications, and corporate solutions, demonstrating my ability to develop solutions from scratch that cater to a high volume of users.

In my recent role at PayPal, I enhanced the Tsys Platform by migrating legacy Java components to Golang, which significantly improved performance and scalability. I have a proven track record of leading integrations between third-party and internal systems, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and containerizing workloads for reliable deployments. My experience at Riot Games and LSQ Funding further solidified my expertise in cloud technologies and microservices architecture, where I achieved substantial improvements in deployment efficiency and system performance.

As a team player, I value communication and collaboration, believing that these elements are crucial for successful project delivery. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to drive innovation and efficiency in software development, and I am always eager to take on new challenges that push the boundaries of technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Architect

Current

Taller Brazil

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Enhanced and maintained PayPal’s Tsys Platform, focusing on migrating legacy Java components to Golang for improved performance and scalability. Optimized CI/CD pipelines and enhanced automation processes, reducing deployment time and improving operational efficiency.

AWS Java Golang gRPC Docker Kubernetes

Senior Software Engineer

X-Team Brazil

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Leveraged advanced technical acumen in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and Apache Kafka to lead the development and enhancement of the REBUS (Riot Enterprise Bus) project. Achieved a 20% increase in deployment efficiency and a 25% improvement in message processing throughput through strategic implementation of Kubernetes and Kafka optimizations.

AWS Golang Docker Kubernetes Apache Kafka CI CD Microservices

Senior Software Engineer

LSQ Funding

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Led the development and maintenance of new features on the FastTrack software at LSQ Funding. Managed a high-volume system handling over 3 billion USD of invoices, leveraging Amazon Web Services, Kotlin, Dropwizard, Docker, Kubernetes, and MySQL in a microservices architecture.

AWS Kotlin Dropwizard Docker Kubernetes MySQL Microservices Automated Testing

Senior Software Engineer Lead

DBC Company Brazil

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Led solutions architecture optimizing sales channels with Microsoft Azure, Java, Kotlin, and microservices. Orchestrated an omni-channel strategy, boosting customer engagement and sales.

Microsoft Azure Java Kotlin Microservices Order Management

Senior Software Engineer Lead

Parus

Jun 2019 - Present (7 years)

Fostered the development of cutting-edge management software tailored for corporate restaurants. Engineered a comprehensive physical and logical deployment model for seamless scalability.

AWS Microservices Java Kotlin Docker Kubernetes Postgres Oracle MongoDB Kafka RabbitMQ React TypeScript

Senior Developer & Cloud Architect

Crossover for Work Brazil

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Automated new environment creation using Ansible and Terraform scripts. Spearheaded the transition to AWS spot fleet, cutting infrastructure costs by over 30%.

Ansible Terraform AWS Root Cause Analysis Integration

Tech Lead

Optiva Inc

Jun 2017 - Present (9 years)

Drove integration solution designs for over 10 clients, directly resulting in the successful implementation of billing solutions. Built and led the Technical Delivery Team, contributing to a remarkable 20% increase in new company sales.

Intégration De Solutions Technical Delivery Perforce Junit Billing

Senior Software Engineer

Quantum Retail Technologies

Jun 2017 - Present (9 years)

Successfully redesigned and launched a comprehensive analytics platform for Quantum Retail, improving sales insights and inventory strategy. Engineered a fully scalable cloud-native solution, cutting operational expenses by boosting data processing efficiency.

Analytics Cloud Native AngularJS Spring Boot Apache Hadoop Hive

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade Catolica de Brasilia – UCB

Bachelor Degree, Computer Science

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field, preparing for a career in software development and engineering.