Saulo Arruda
Sao Paulo
Summary
• Highly experienced Software Engineer with 25+ years of expertise in designing, developing and maintaining high-performance web applications.
• Proven track record of building and leading development teams, deploying systems using cloud services such as AWS and Google Cloud.
• Specialist in Ruby on Rails and Node.js / Typescript, focusing on API development, performance optimization, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Google Cloud), relational databases, software development lifecycle (SDLC) improvement and efficient architecture.
• Co-founder and mentor of startups in various sectors including education, retail, transportation, finance, and marketing.
• Passionate about solving complex problems and collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve strategic business goals.
• Speaker at national events such as AgileBrazil, RubyConf, and TDC.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Startups' Founding Engineer
Work History
Founding Engineer
uMode
11.2018 - Current
- Developed the Fashion PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) product using Ruby on Rails and MySQL database.
- Implemented the front-end using Bootstrap/JQuery and configured the AWS infrastructure using Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, SQS, SES, and CloudWatch.
- This product serves thousands of daily active users (DAU) from leading Brazilian fashion companies.
- Developed the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) product using Node.js and TypeScript with Serverless Framework and Adonis
- Utilized MySQL, BigQuery, Redis, and DynamoDB databases
- Built the front-end with Vue and Quasar and configured the AWS infrastructure using Amplify, Lambda, RDS, SQS, SES, CloudWatch, and GCP using Cloud Run and Docker
- This product handles millions of monthly WhatsApp message dispatches and interactions
- Hired and mentored the development team, establishing the development process using the Kanban Maturity Model (KMM)
- Configured the CI/CD infrastructure using GitHub Actions and implemented the infrastructure monitoring policy with New Relic, Rollbar, CloudWatch, Serverless, and Discord
- Implemented unit and integration tests (MiniTest, RSpec, Jest, Mocha, Japa), as well as system tests with Capybara, Webdriver, and Cypress
- Developed additional products in planning, opinion research, reporting, and dashboards using Python and Pandas
Founding Engineer
Gama Academy
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Created training programs for CTOs, Full-Stack Developers for Startups (using NodeJS and React), Product Design, and more
- Created and delivered multiple editions of the Gama Experience (XP) program in São Paulo, Florianópolis, and Belo Horizonte
- XP is a talent acquisition program for sales, marketing, design, and development professionals, achieving a participant placement rate exceeding 80%
- Developed the recruitment and training program and system for developers for technology companies such as Accenture and Avanade
- In 2021, Gama was acquired by Anima Group, one of the largest education groups in Brazil
Founding Engineer
Jera
07.2010 - 03.2016
- Developed custom projects for Toyota using Java
- One of the first companies in Brazil to develop iOS and Android applications starting in 2011
- Created Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for dozens of Brazilian startups using Ruby on Rails, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, and AWS infrastructure
- Built a team of 60 developers by the time of departure from company operations in 2016
- Responsible for finding new clients, partners and investors
- Lead the commercial team and act as an agile coach for the development team
Technical Lead
Agence Consulting
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Led a team of 50 developers
- Was technically responsible for the delivery of dozens of projects for major companies such as Honda, Toyota, Bradesco, Renault, among others
- Development with the following technologies: Java (Spring, Hibernate, JavaEE), Ruby on Rails and PHP, with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases
- Cloud infrastructure configuration with servers at Locaweb and UOLHost using CentOS and Ubuntu and later with AWS
- Development of mobile systems for Windows Phone with JavaME
Software Engineering
Digithobrasil
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Developed company products using Java, PHP and Delphi, with MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle databases
Independent Consultant
Living Lab MS
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided consulting and mentorship on Startups for companies in Mato Grosso do Sul in partnership with Jera
- Created business consulting products with a focus on Innovation for SEBRAE
IT Consulting
CrossX Solutions
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Implemented process to support tickets using trello and zendesk, created sprint planning and review process to develop new features, created bug process report with rollbar, created several reports from database data using Rstudio
- Worked as interim CEO of the startup CrossX for four months during the company's acquisition by the Avec group
Instructor
DueCappa
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Created and delivered courses on iOS (iPhone and iPad) application development
Cofounder
JUG-MS
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Founder of Campo Grande/MS Java User Group (JUG)
- Idealized and organized several editions of the main developers' event in Mato Grosso do Sul called Javaneiros
Professor
Facsul
01.2006 - 12.2006
- I taught the discipline of Online Advertising Production I and II for the Advertising and Publicity course, 7th and 8th semesters
Instructor
Senac MS
03.2007 - 08.2009
- Created the Java Developer Training Program
- Taught courses in Java (Basic, Servlet/JSP, Hibernate), Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Requirements, UML, and Project Management
Cofounder and Software Developer
StudioWeb
01.2001 - 07.2002
- Developed commercial websites (Vobeto Transportes, Arakaki Turismo, UFO Magazine, São João Bosco Parish, among others)
- Developed e-commerce, news, survey, and forum systems for the UFO Magazine website
- Developed the music lyrics management system for the website enxame.com.br
Software Developer
Ministério Público MS
01.2000 - 12.2001
- I developed a variety of websites and small systems using PHP and MySQL
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Universidade Federal De Lavras
Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Data Processing
Faculdade Estácio De Sá
Campo Grande, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
UNIDERP
Campo Grande, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil01.2002
Skills
- Nodejs / Typescript
- Ruby on Rails
- API Development
- AWS / GCP
- MySQL / PostgreSQL
- Javascript
- JQuery / Bootstrap / SASS
- React
- Vue / Quasar
- Java
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Awards
- MPEBrasil etapa MS - Categoria Serviços de TI, destaque em Inovação e Responsabilidade Social
- Prêmio Nacional de Inovação MPEBrasil etapa Nacional
- Microsoft/Nokia App Campus
Timeline
Founding Engineer
uMode
11.2018 - Current
IT Consulting
CrossX Solutions
06.2018 - 09.2018
Independent Consultant
Living Lab MS
02.2018 - 10.2019
Founding Engineer
Gama Academy
03.2016 - 02.2018
Instructor
DueCappa
06.2012 - 03.2013
Founding Engineer
Jera
07.2010 - 03.2016
Technical Lead
Agence Consulting
03.2007 - 07.2010
Instructor
Senac MS
03.2007 - 08.2009
Cofounder
JUG-MS
01.2006 - 01.2011
Professor
Facsul
01.2006 - 12.2006
Software Engineering
Digithobrasil
08.2002 - 12.2006
Cofounder and Software Developer
StudioWeb
01.2001 - 07.2002
Software Developer
Ministério Público MS
01.2000 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Universidade Federal De Lavras
Bachelor of Science - Data Processing
Faculdade Estácio De Sá
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
UNIDERP
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