Rafael Diniz
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Voltz
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Italy
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Financial Services
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Tech Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
In the role of Tech Manager in a dynamic fintech company, the focus is on steering the technical strategy for the B2B unit and nurturing a high-performance team culture. Key responsibilities include: - Drive technical strategy to align with company and product vision and goals. - Cultivate an environment of psychological safety and open feedback, promoting continuous improvement within the team. - Oversee workflows for transparent and timely project delivery. - Foster agile development principles to streamline the development process. - Collaborate closely with product, data, and technology leaders for impactful decision-making. - Maintain product quality by monitoring service health metrics. - Distinguish in people management, including talent acquisition, career development, and conflict resolution. - Perform 1-1 meetings to build relationships, discuss progress, and mentor team members for their technical growth, engaging frequently in two-way feedback. - Conduct formal performance evaluations each semester. - Provide guidance on creating and following up on individual development plans. Committed to driving innovation and excellence within the B2B unit, I am dedicated to shaping technology strategies and fostering the continuous growth of both individuals and the team. Show less
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Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel
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Brazil
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tech lead
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Feb 2013 - May 2022
In my role as Technical Lead for IoT product development in the electronic security sector, I steered the technical direction to amplify value-added services. I led an R&D team of 10+ professionals, embedding an agile culture through the use of Kanban methodologies.Under my guidance, we enabled clients to innovate their product line, transitioning from traditional offerings to smart, IoT-enabled devices. I navigated through roles including Scrum Master, Technical Team Lead, and Product Owner, delivering projects for leading IoT companies and a multinational telecommunications firm.My core responsibilities encompassed:- Overseeing resource allocation, handling invoices, forecasting, and managing current demands.- Conducting niche market analysis and viability studies to identify potential growth areas.- Ensuring robust communication with stakeholders including customers, business partners, suppliers, and internal teams.- Championing the ideation process through brainstorming, technology research, prototype creation, MVP validation, and project planning.- Embracing a hands-on technical approach in architecture, design, and development, leading to the creation of native mobile applications and web systems that extended the functionality of security devices.In this role, I consolidated my leadership abilities and technical expertise, driving my team towards successful product development and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Show less
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Software Engineer
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May 2011 - Feb 2013
OpenStream’s Ericsson is a robust back-office system for Video on Demand (VOD) services, offering service providers an extensive solution in a distributed server/client architecture. As part of this dynamic team, I spent six months at the customer site in Atlanta, GA, gaining in-depth training and developing new features, all while embracing agile methodologies. Upon returning to Brazil, I transitioned into remote work seamlessly, stepping up as the lead software engineer for several modules. My key contributions included:- Designing and developing both front-end and back-end features leveraging JavaEE.- Creating RESTful SOA components using Java and Jersey, contributing to service-oriented architecture efficiency.- Implementing automated tests utilizing JUnit to ensure the quality and reliability of software updates.- Maintaining build scripts (ANT), Shell and Python scripts to streamline and automate processes.- Performing troubleshooting and remote debugging for back-end projects to resolve issues swiftly and maintain system performance.- Drafting detailed technical documentation to enhance knowledge sharing and facilitate future developments.This role offered me a unique international experience that broadened my technical skill set and deepened my understanding of enterprise-level back-office systems. Show less
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Editora Globo
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Brazil
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer
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Nov 2010 - May 2011
As an iOS Developer and Team Leader at O Globo, the largest newspaper company in Brazil, I played a pivotal role in shaping mobile application development while cultivating an agile work environment. Key Contributions: - As an iOS Developer specializing in iPad applications, I thrived in a dynamic agile setting, leveraging SCRUM methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD). - Served as the technical liaison for the product management team, ensuring seamless communication with the team. - Established an iOS development guideline for the newly formed team by authoring Objective-C Coding Convention and Best Practices documentation. This initiative enabled the team to write standardized code, significantly easing comprehension and maintenance processes. - Fostered a culture of constructing experiments for hypothesis validation, expediting idea validation and facilitating faster, more effective results. This role amplified my ability to lead a team while working hands-on with iOS development, thereby strengthening my technical and leadership skills in an agile environment. Show less
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Druid
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Software Engineer
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2010
At Druid, a renowned software house specializing in bespoke software for prominent businesses both in Brazil and internationally, had the privilege of working with: - Vivo, the largest telecommunications company in Brazil - B2W Digital/Ingresso.com, a leading ticket sales firm in Brazil - Banco Bradesco, Brazil's second-largest bank - Société Bic/Pimaco, a multinational office supplies manufacturer Key Contributions: - As a proficient Software Engineer, managed end-to-end system engineering, executing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) across multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. - Demonstrated versatility in developing various applications - web, desktop, and server/client distributed systems - leveraging a range of technologies such as JavaSE, JavaEE, J2ME, Hibernate, Oracle DB, MySQL, MS SQL Server, JMS, and SOAP Web services (JAX-WS). - Played a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing existing applications, introducing new components and features to boost functionality and user experience. This position allowed harnessing engineering skills in a challenging environment, contributing significantly to the software needs of renowned businesses. Show less
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Engineering Intern
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2003 - 2005
Software Engineering Intern - Took charge of developing an e-commerce web application utilizing technologies such as Java, Apache Struts, JSP, JDBC, and Firebird DB, thereby honing my programming skills and understanding of web development. Teaching Assistant - Conceptualized and delivered a beginner-level course on Linux OS, imparting crucial knowledge about its fundamentals to students and further enriching my technical communication and teaching abilities. Engineering Intern - Authored informative booklets on key telecommunications topics including computer networks and satellites, demonstrating my ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable content. Show less
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