Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Flexible and proactive technology leader with extensive experience in engineering and IT roles, with a hands-on approach when needed. I am skilled in architecting scalable, high-performance infrastructures, actively coding to solve complex challenges, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize resources and manage cloud-based systems. I continuously engage in software development, which keeps my skills sharp and allows me to contribute directly when necessary. I'm eager to apply my expertise in software development, cloud management, and AI-driven solutions to drive innovation and efficiency in a senior technical leadership position.
Co-founded and scaled a custom MMORPG game server using a modified game engine, reaching over 10,000 daily active users and 50,000 monthly players. Led the development of proprietary systems for gameplay mechanics, storyline design, and content integration (3D models, quests, items). Designed and implemented a full-featured platform for user account management, automated payments, and item shop transactions, including payment gateway integration. Built and managed a small operations team, including moderators and a technical co-founder, overseeing community management and player support. Handled end-to-end infrastructure, from backend services to frontend UI for shop and account pages, while also managing social media, community growth, and in-game events.