Ricardo Alves
Ricardo (Rick) Alves is a seasoned professional with around 20 years of experience in corporate software development across various industries and countries.
He is well-versed in software design and development using a variety of technologies such as .NET, C/C++, Javascript, Delphi, and Java.
His expertise extends to cloud-based solutions development on Azure, high scalable microservices development, message stream processing, databases including MS SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB.
He also has proficiency in web technologies like HTML, Node.js, React, ASP.NET Core, and Angular, as well as distributed computing with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Rick excels in project coordination, solution architecture, requirement analysis, and leadership roles, showcasing his strong interpersonal and communication skills.
His educational background includes technical specialization in Accounting and Administration, a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, postgraduate studies in Web Software Development, an MBA in Project Viability Analysis, and unfinished studies in Philosophy.
Rick has held key positions in reputable organizations including ENGIE Belgium as a Senior Software Engineer Consultant, Alter Solutions Benelux as a Senior Software Engineer, Derivco Sports as a Lead Software Engineer, and NMBS-SNCB as a Technical Lead, to name a few.
He has a history of working at various levels in software development, from Senior Software Engineer and Enterprise Solutions Architect to Project Manager, Software Architect, and Development Team Lead, in companies such as Farfetch, Renault Argentina, Linx, OdontoPrev S.A., Sensis Electronic Equipments, and Electronic Data Systems.
In addition to his professional career, Rick has also contributed to academia by serving as a High School Teacher at Prefeitura Municipal de Dourado and engaging in continuous learning and development through his diverse educational pursuits.
