Felix R. Pires

E-commerce expert | Innovative Technical Project Leader

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

As a T-shaped professional with over 20 years of experience in development, UX/UI design, and software architecture, I have cultivated a versatile skill set and an adaptive approach, crucial for thriving in dynamic team environments. My career, spanning more than two decades, is marked by my leadership in guiding teams and projects, with a focused commitment to enhancing user experience. This journey has enabled me to deliver impactful results consistently. My proficiency in the IT field encompasses roles as a developer, designer, and team leader. I have been involved in diverse projects across web, desktop, and mobile platforms since 1999, enriching my skill set with valuable international exposure and robust soft skills. A cornerstone of my professional success is my natural ability to connect with individuals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team atmosphere. This strength has been instrumental in my effective leadership, ensuring team alignment and progress through clearly defined roadmaps, facilitating a seamless journey from conception to completion of projects.

Experience

  • Technical Project Lead at CGI
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Software Engineering Manager at Soul.Art
    May 2008 - Aug 2024 · 16 yrs 4 mos

    Software Engineering Manager for interactive advertisement solutions. • Team leadership for web development and content creation; • Analyzing consultant in strategies for business, advertising, UX/UI, and Solutions Architecture for web portals, e-commerce, and Mobile apps, as well as other multimedia environments; • Creative and art direction for brand development, printing, and social media advertising.

  • Full Stack Engineer at asambeauty
    Jun 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Technical Project Leader and Full stack developer with a focus on Magento and React.JS projects. I have successfully led projects, including the Payback project, within a short timeframe, showcasing my exceptional direction skills and expertise. My in-depth knowledge of both front-end and back-end development enables me to create seamless and efficient systems that cater to the specific needs of our stakeholders. I am not only an expert coder but also an excellent team manager and stakeholder communicator, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. As a valuable addition to any team, I am committed to creating innovative and effective digital solutions that exceed expectations.

  • Magento Developer at epay, a Euronet Worldwide Company
    Feb 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Full stack development and project technical leader on projects using Magento versions 1.x and 2.x. Themes and extensions using git, sass, less, Vue.js, apache, php 5, php 7, and MySQL database. Working with customers like JusEat, Rewe, Media Markt and Payback.

  • Hireko Golf (Los Angeles, California, United States)
    • Technical Lead
      Oct 2009 - Feb 2019 · 9 yrs 5 mos

      • Managing Linux server using Nginx and Apache services for Magento and Tomcat integration through the JSP, Java, MySQL, AWS and PHP; • Fraud prevention control • Magento developer for Hireko e-commerce modules. • Analyzing strategies for business, advertising, UX and system solutions for the e-Commerce website and multimedia sources. • Managing alerts from Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). Developing corrective actions and reassesses risk. • Working as information security leadership to develop strategies and plans to enforce security requirements and address identified risks.

    • Digital Information Resources Trainee
      Nov 2007 - Oct 2009 · 2 yrs

      • Keep the company's Java and Apache servers up to date through the JSP technology; • Development of system for business, advertising, design and system solutions for the brand's website, e-commerce website and multimedia sources • Catalog covers design and advertising design assistance.