
As an accomplished and results-driven Engineering Manager with a decade of experience in software engineering, I have a strong background in web development and a track record of delivering high-quality customer-facing products. I have a proven track record of building and leading top-performing teams of talented engineers, while consistently improving project quality. I excel in creating a positive and collaborative work environment, motivating and supporting team members to reach their full potential. I thrive on challenges and have a knack for building multi-talented and cross-functional teams, rallying them behind a strong and shared vision to inspire and drive success. I firmly believe that exceptional leadership and support can unlock the full potential of any team. Therefore, I am committed to helping my teams and peers achieve greatness. Expertise includes: ‣ Expert knowledge in a variety of front-end and back-end technologies. ‣ Collaboration with all stakeholders and leadership for on-time execution of projects ‣ Empowering team members to perform at their best abilities ‣ Leading the design and development of next-generation, highly scalable, and production-quality software ‣ Experience with Identity Access Management systems and Product Analytics ‣ Experience with micro services, micro-frontends architecture and building a Design System. ‣ Leading next-gen transformation through GitOps practices, with a strong background in Kubernetes, Flux, Observability and continuous integration and delivery. Additionally, I have extensive experience providing training in various subjects, including Typescript, React, Cypress, GraphQL, Progressive Web Apps, migrating Angular applications, testing, service workers, and micro-frontend architectures. Moreover, I am passionate about coaching and mentoring other Engineering Managers, leveraging my experience and insights to help them develop their leadership skills, navigate challenges, and achieve their professional goals. Feel free to check out my Github profile at: https://github.com/jcdesousa
datadoghq.com
udacity.com
xpand-it.com
feedzai.com
Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Engineering Manager
Datadog
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• Full-time
Jan 2024 - Present
Lisbon, Portugal
Senior Engineering Manager
Feedzai
• www.linkedin.com/company/feedzai
• Full-time
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Engineering Manager
Feedzai
• www.linkedin.com/company/feedzai
Sep 2019 - Mar 2022
Advanced Frontend Engineer
Feedzai
• www.linkedin.com/company/feedzai
Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
Mentor & Project Reviewer
Udacity
• www.linkedin.com/school/udacity
Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
Senior Software Engineer
Xpand IT
• www.linkedin.com/company/xpand-it
Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
Lisbon Area, Portugal
Frontend Engineer
CASHYT
• www.linkedin.com/company/cashyt
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017
Coimbra e Região, Portugal