Kubernetes
Gustavo Valverde
Software Engineer
Lisbon,Portugal
Summary
Versatile technology leader with expertise in Cloud Architecture, Software Development, DevSecOps, Product Development, and Management with a proven track record of successfully delivering innovative digital solutions in fast-paced and complex environments. Led cross-functional teams and projects across a variety of industries, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Cloud and Software Architect
Toptal
Lisboa
6 2022 - Current
- Collaborated with clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, to design and implement robust cloud ecosystems and software architectures, focusing on modernizing infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS
- Streamlined CI/CD pipelines and enhanced Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) processes, improving deployment efficiency, reducing time to market, and standardizing development processes.
- Mentored junior developers on best practices in software architecture design and coding techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team.
DevOps Engineer
Zcash Foundation
Lisboa
12.2021 - Current
- Supported the engineering team by maintaining and optimizing the development and release infrastructure.
- Refactored the whole CI/CD pipelines to have better integration tests, reduced build times by 200%, and automated all actions which required a recurring manual intervention.
- Implemented a queueing system for pull requests to have more throughput and merge automation, saving the core engineering team over eight hours weekly of PRs review, update and merge fixes.
Co-founder
iterativo
Santo Domingo
03.2016 - Current
- Led the transformation of the company from a small startup to a leading regional ERP partner and introduced innovative solutions for the Dominican Republic.
- Managed product development of the first API-driven e-invoicing system in the country, using microservices and serverless architecture with an on-demand subscription based on consumption.
- Grew the company team from 1 consultant and 1 software engineer to over 30 collaborators, distributed through the financial, customer support, research and development, consultancy, and operations departments.
Head of Digital Architecture & Consultant
OGTIC
Santo Domingo
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Designed and developed digital products aimed at simplifying governmental processes for citizens, including API development, mobile applications, and identity management platforms.
- Created government standards on APIs, with tools like Ory IAM, Gravitee.io API Management, and X-Road.
- Oversaw a team of software engineers, product owners, and UX designers, supporting the definition, strategy, and creation of products, while leveraging a DevOps culture.
Manager - Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte
Santo Domingo
01.2015 - 02.2017
- As the youngest Deloitte Manager, led advisory services for Cyber Risk Services, Managed a team in charge of executing cybersecurity, IT internal audit, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) projects.
- Identified security breaches in regular operations, made recommendations, and proposed security controls and alternatives to comply with general security standards and other security-related methodologies as ISO 27001 and 22301, NIST, and SOC2.
Senior Information Technology Consultant
Concentra
Santo Domingo
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Led the implementation of multiple ITIL v3 management practices in the banking industry, including portfolio management, supplier management, incident and problem management, and service desk.
- Handled the proper and successful implementation and on-time delivery of different IT projects.
- Oversaw IT processes automation through process definition, diagramming, and implementation of IT service desks.
Enterprise Risk Services Consultant
Deloitte
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Led major information systems audits, IT advisory projects, the development of disaster recovery plans, and the resolution of complex business issues. Interacted with diverse audiences and mentored junior staff.
- Delivered comprehensive advisories and resolved complex business issues while engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Utilized CAAT tools for advanced data extraction and manipulation, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of audit reporting processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Santo Domingo 05.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Accomplishments
- Developed a Digital Identity System. Created an open-source system for Dominican citizens to establish their digital identity in under 3 minutes using Amazon Rekognition, Ory, and Next.js, enabling unified authentication across governmental services. https://github.com/ogticrd/cuenta-unica-registry
- Recognized by Google for Cloud Infrastructure. Developed a scalable cloud infrastructure to meet vaccination logistics demands nationwide, acknowledged by Google for its effectiveness. https://cloud.google.com/customers/ogtic
- Led Fintech Products Development. Directed the strategy and development of enterprise fintech products, including an API-driven e-invoicing solution for ERP systems, managing thousands of requests per second. https://www.fixcal.do/
- Built SSDLC Processes for Fortune 500. Established secure software development processes integrating advanced tools, ensuring compliance with SOC2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, improving deployment efficiency.
Software
Python
Typescript
Rust
Architectural Patterns
Microservices
GitOps
Timeline
DevOps Engineer
Zcash Foundation
12.2021 - Current
Head of Digital Architecture & Consultant
OGTIC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Co-founder
iterativo
03.2016 - Current
Manager - Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte
01.2015 - 02.2017
Senior Information Technology Consultant
Concentra
11.2013 - 12.2014
Enterprise Risk Services Consultant
Deloitte
05.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
05.2007 - 05.2011
Cloud and Software Architect
Toptal
6 2022 - Current
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