Rodrigo Ramos

Tech Manager | Solutions Architect | Senior Fullstack Engineer | Java | JavaScript & TypeScript | AWS | MongoDB | AI-Driven Solutions | Quality Assurance in Fintech/Startup

Email: rodrigoror@gmail.com | Mobile: +5512988149802

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-oliveira-ramos

Portfolio: rodrigoror.github.io/portifolio/

Location: Spain

Summary

Highly accomplished Tech Manager, Solutions Architect and Senior Fullstack Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the software industry. Specializing in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient systems leveraging AWS and multi-cloud platforms. I thrive at the intersection of technical excellence and business strategy, driving innovation by embedding AI-assisted development into the engineering lifecycle to dramatically accelerate delivery speed and code quality.

Proven track record in leveraging JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB for robust B2B SaaS solutions, data pipelines, GraphQL, and modern frontend (Vue.js/Flutter). Adept at AI-assisted development, fostering high-performing teams, and leading end-to-end product development in fast-paced startup environments. Recognized for leadership in system architecture, mentoring technical teams, and a strong entrepreneurial background, consistently delivering impactful, data-driven solutions with a history of stability and commitment in previous experiences (preferentially cycles above 2 years). Fluent in English, Elementary in Spanish and native in Portuguese.

Technical Skills

Certifications

Santander - Cibersegurança (2025)

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Becoming an AI-First Product Leader (2025)

AI Agents for Product Leaders (2025)

Qulture.Rocks - Team Management and Performance Management (2024)

Product School - Product Roadmapping Micro-Certification (PRC) (2024)

Alura - Java Project Architecture and Design, Managing OKRs, Management 3.0, Gestão de pessoas 4.0, Certificação Java SE Programer 1, BDD e Java, SOLID Java, Design Patterns, Maven, TDD Java (2020-2024)

Season Training - Scrum Master (2017)

University of Southampton - Secure Android App Development (2017)

University of Toronto - Introduction To Swift Programming by University of Toronto on Coursera (2015)

University of Maryland - Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1 by University of Maryland, College Park on Coursera (2015)

Universidade Corporativa do SERPRO - Framework Demoiselle 2 (2014)

ITA - Aeronautics Institute of Technology (AIT) - CE-230 - Qualidade, Confiabilidade e Segurança (Safety) de Software (2011)

FGV Online - Management of IT: Strategy and Concepts.

SC Soluções - ITIL V2 Fundamentals.

BRConnection - BRMA Certified Professional.

NextG Intel - Web Services, Convergence and ERP.

Johnson&Johnson - Quality Information Systems (QIS) and Process Excellence.

Rich Solutions - UML, Develop Management, ColdFusion, Rich Internet App, Action Script 3, Scrum and Kanban Dashboard.

Experience

Tech Manager - Collections, Chatbot, AI, QA

alt.bank | December 2023 - Present (+2 years) | São Paulo / SP, Brazil

  • Delivered 80% productivity boost: Pioneered AI-native workflows using Cursor, Code Rabbit, and LLM Agents, transforming engineering cycles and enabling faster, more robust project execution across AWS and multi-cloud environments.
  • Achieved 3x revenue increase: Led end-to-end development of B2C collections product (Wolfe platform) scaling to B2B, implementing AI-assisted automated testing pipelines that reduced operational costs while tripling revenue, with B2B launch scheduled for Q1 2026.
  • Architected high-performance system: Designed and delivered scalable microservices architecture using Node.js/TypeScript backend, MongoDB handling 400k+ daily records, GraphQL integration, Vue.js frontend with AWS Cognito, and Python data pipelines, ensuring seamless client interactions and optimal performance.
  • Reduced war-rooms by 80%: Established TDD practices and AI-enhanced code reviews, implemented SonarQube CI/CD pipelines achieving 80% code coverage across frontend and backend, dramatically improving software reliability and reducing production incidents.
  • Built high-performing teams: Mentored Tech and Devs through structured skill development, leveraging AI tools for accelerated learning and accountability, resulting in engaged teams that consistently exceed delivery targets.
  • Drove data-driven decisions: Implemented comprehensive BI dashboards and observability solutions (OpenTracing, Prometheus, Grafana), enabling real-time performance monitoring and strategic decision-making that enhanced operational outcomes.

Senior Technical Lead - Java, NodeJS, Flutter

alt.bank | September 2021 - December 2023 (2 years) | São Paulo / SP, Brazil

  • Elevated code quality standards: Established comprehensive test coverage and AI-assisted code review processes across Java, Node.js, and Flutter stacks, ensuring consistent quality and reducing technical debt across all deliverables.
  • Accelerated team delivery: Implemented weekly performance monitoring and bottleneck identification processes, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize team workflows and consistently meet sprint commitments.
  • Ensured seamless integrations: Oversaw third-party API and SDK implementations, maintaining 99.9% uptime and ensuring reliable integrations that supported critical business operations.
  • Delivered successful releases: Led cross-functional coordination ensuring timely delivery of features, maintaining strict adherence to architecture standards, and achieving zero critical bugs in production releases.
  • Built technical excellence: Mentored development teams through hands-on guidance and progressive skill development, resulting in improved code quality metrics and enhanced team capabilities.

Full Stack Engineer - Java, Quarkus, Android/Flutter

alt.bank | December 2018 - September 2021 (2 years) | São Paulo / SP, Brazil

  • Delivered high-performance mobile apps: Architected and developed Android applications using Flutter with MVC and Bloc patterns, resulting in enhanced app performance and seamless user experiences across finance sector platforms.
  • Reduced production issues by 30%: Implemented comprehensive QA processes using Sikuli testing framework and AI-assisted test automation, dramatically improving product reliability and user satisfaction.
  • Achieved 80% code coverage: Established SonarQube CI/CD pipelines across frontend and backend, ensuring high-quality code standards and maintainability while reducing technical debt.
  • Optimized microservices architecture: Leveraged Quarkus and Jooby micro frameworks for Java development, creating scalable, efficient backend services that supported rapid feature delivery and system growth.
  • Drove end-to-end product success: Led cross-functional collaboration from ideation through MVP rollout, ensuring alignment between technical implementation and business objectives, resulting in successful product launches.

Full Stack Engineer - Freelancer

RRLabs Serviços | January 2012 - December 2018 (7 years) | São Paulo / SP, Brazil

  • Delivered innovative mobile solutions: Architected and developed cutting-edge mobile applications using Flutter with Bloc, MVC, and MVU patterns, delivering scalable solutions that enhanced user engagement and business outcomes.
  • Improved code maintainability by 30%: Pioneered Clean Architecture implementation across multiple projects, establishing architectural patterns that reduced technical debt and accelerated future development cycles.
  • Achieved 100% on-time delivery: Successfully managed fullstack projects using Vaadin, Spring Framework, and Oracle/MySQL, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations, resulting in increased client satisfaction and repeat engagements.
  • Optimized system performance: Enhanced server configurations and database queries, improving application efficiency and reliability, ensuring optimal performance for end users across diverse client environments.

Senior Developer

As2 Group | August 2016 - August 2018 (2 years) | São José dos Campos / SP, Brazil

  • Delivered Industry 4.0 solutions: Architected and developed advanced web systems for Industry 4.0 and GS1 labeling, enabling seamless integration with modern production lines and enhancing supply chain traceability.
  • Modernized legacy systems: Successfully integrated legacy VB6 systems and MSSQL databases with new production infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs while ensuring zero downtime during migration.
  • Increased user engagement by 30%: Designed and implemented intuitive user interfaces using Java Primefaces, Spring Boot, and MySQL, resulting in improved user adoption rates and enhanced productivity across manufacturing operations.

System Analyst

Urbam (Urbanizadora Municipal S.A.) | February 2011 - May 2016 (+5 years) | São José dos Campos, Brazil

  • Enhanced application efficiency by 30%: Optimized JBoss Wildfly Server configurations and JVM performance tuning, delivering significant performance improvements that reduced response times and improved user experience across enterprise applications.
  • Expanded mobile capabilities: Developed native Android applications using MVVM architecture, establishing the company's mobile presence and enabling field workers to access critical systems remotely, improving operational accessibility.
  • Accelerated project delivery: Implemented Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), transforming team collaboration and reducing project delivery timelines, resulting in faster time-to-market for new features and improvements.
  • Delivered robust web solutions: Maintained and enhanced web Java applications using Demoiselle Framework and Spring with Oracle databases, ensuring high availability and continuous improvement of user experience and functionality.

Web Developer Leader

Fundação Cultural Cassiano Ricardo | April 2008 - February 2011 (+-3 years) | São José dos Campos / SP, Brazil

  • Reduced operational costs by 45%: Delivered comprehensive intranet (WordPress) and portal (Joomla) solutions, streamlining content creation workflows and significantly reducing administrative overhead while improving content management efficiency.
  • Accelerated project delivery by 30%: Transformed production cycles by implementing Kanban and XP methodologies, optimizing team workflows and reducing project turnaround time, enabling faster delivery of cultural programs and initiatives.
  • Enhanced community engagement: Designed and implemented workshop management software using Joomla, T5 Framework, and HTML/CSS, enabling better coordination of cultural activities and positively impacting community participation in São José dos Campos.
  • Built high-performing teams: Led web development teams using Scrum methodologies, fostering collaboration and improving project efficiency, resulting in consistent on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.

IT Support

Prefeitura Municipal de São José dos Campos | April 2007 - April 2008 (1 year)

  • Ensured high system availability: Delivered comprehensive technical support and maintenance services, maintaining high uptime for municipal systems and ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Streamlined IT operations: Performed efficient computer formatting, configuration, and hardware/software installations, reducing setup time and improving system reliability across municipal departments.
  • Maintained critical infrastructure: Configured and maintained TrixTec electronic time clocks and related systems, ensuring accurate time tracking and compliance with municipal workforce management requirements.

Co-Founder

Rich Solutions | January 2005 - April 2007 (+2 years) | São José dos Campos / SP, Brazil

  • Built successful startup from ground up: Co-founded and scaled Rich Solutions, establishing strategic vision and driving innovation in a competitive market, delivering custom solutions that addressed critical business needs across multiple industries.
  • Transformed notary operations: Led complete digitization of workflows for regional notary office using Coldfusion, Flash, CFC, and Action Script, significantly reducing service processing time and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced aerospace manufacturing: Automated production lines for aircraft parts company, integrating Coldfusion-based systems that enhanced productivity, improved traceability, and streamlined supply chain operations.
  • Optimized inventory management: Delivered comprehensive inventory management solution for t-shirt company using HTML, Coldfusion, CSS, and Flash/Action Script, providing real-time visibility and optimizing cost management processes.

Network Engineer / Technical Support

Entrepreneur | January 2000 - December 2005 (6 years)

  • Founded and managed independent IT consultancy: Established a technical support venture delivering remote diagnostics and onsite solutions, effectively addressing critical hardware and software challenges for a diverse client base.
  • Optimized system lifecycle and performance: Executed strategic hardware upgrades (storage, memory, processing) and comprehensive system tuning, significantly extending equipment lifespan and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Delivered customer-centric technical solutions: Built a loyal client base through high-response support and rapid problem resolution, ensuring peak system performance and generating sustained business growth through referrals.

Administrative Assistant

Johnson & Johnson | January 2004 - May 2005 (1 year 5 months) | São José dos Campos - SP

  • Achieved flawless audit record: Maintained zero strikes in internal audits and received only one recommendation in international audit, demonstrating exceptional attention to quality standards and process compliance in medical products operations.
  • Optimized operational workflows: Participated in "Lean Process" and "Process Excellence" programs, applying quality control and data analysis techniques that improved efficiency and reduced waste in medical products line management.
  • Ensured quality excellence: Managed operations using MicroSiga Protheus system, maintaining high-quality standards and efficient workflows while ensuring complete information traceability critical for medical product compliance.
  • Drove continuous improvement: Leveraged internal methodologies and custom applications to enhance quality management processes, contributing to systematic improvements that supported organizational excellence goals.

Information Technology Teacher

Information Technology Teacher | January 2001 - January 2004 (+3 years)

  • Enabled successful tech transitions: Delivered personalized IT training programs for business owners and employees transitioning to tech sector, providing flexible scheduling that accommodated busy professionals and ensured high completion rates.
  • Equipped professionals with practical skills: Taught comprehensive courses on Windows, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Adobe Suite, internet tools, and Corel Suite, enabling participants to immediately apply learned skills in their professional environments.
  • Delivered customized learning experiences: Adapted training methodologies to client schedules and learning needs, maximizing effectiveness and ensuring participants achieved their professional development goals.

Education

Executive MBA - Software architecture design, Computer Software Design

XP Educação | September 2023 - August 2024

Capstone Project: Developed comprehensive Clean Architecture Reference Guide (Java/Quarkus) - A practical, interactive learning platform emphasizing observability and software quality, demonstrating mastery of Clean Architecture principles, C4 modeling, and enterprise software design patterns. View Project

Specialization, Computer Science - Mobile Applications for Android

University of Maryland College Park | 2015 - 2015

Introduction To Swift Programming, IOS with Swift

University of Toronto | 2015 - 2015

Technologist Analysis and Systems Development (B.Tech.), Gestão de Sistemas de Informação

Instituto Brasileiro de Tecnologia Avançado | 2004 - 2006

Diploma of Technician in Telecommunications, Tecnologia em Telecomunicações

Centro de Educação Profissional Hélio Augusto de Souza | 2002 - 2003