Thiago Valverde de Souza
[Expert Software Engineer]
Resides in Brazil (GMT-3)
PROFILE
Highly specialized Senior Software Engineer with more than 20 years of experience always at the forefront of
cutting-edge technologies. I’m currently working on highly scalable and maintainable end-to-end solutions using
Amazon Web Services, Microservices, Golang, Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes and Kafka.
Throughout my career, I have worked on diverse projects including capital finance and payment platforms, gaming
apps, fashion, corporate restaurants and more. From small to large-scale projects, I have experience in developing
solutions from scratch that can serve a high volume of users.
In addition to my technical expertise, I consider myself a team player who values communication and collaboration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Taller
Senior Software Architect @ Paypal
Brazil (Remote)
Apr 2022 - Present
Project: Maintenance and improvements on the services for TSYS product, the credit platform at paypal.
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Enhanced and maintained PayPal’s Tsys Platform, focusing on migrating legacy Java components to Golang for
improved performance and scalability.
Developed gRPC APIs, replacing outdated SOAP interfaces, resulting in faster and more secure communication
between services.
Led integrations between third-party and internal systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and system
compatibility.
Optimized CI/CD pipelines and enhanced automation processes, reducing deployment time and improving
operational efficiency.
Containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes, leveraging AWS infrastructure for scalable and reliable
deployments.
Techstack: AWS, Java, Golang, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, Oracle Database.
X-Team
Senior Software Engineer @ Riot Games
Brazil (Remote)
September 2021 - March 2022
Project: Working with a pivotal message broker and event-handling framework instrumental to the company's
operational efficiency called REBUS.
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Leveraged advanced technical acumen in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Golang, Docker, Kubernetes, and
Apache Kafka to lead the development and enhancement of the REBUS (Riot Enterprise Bus) project.
Achieved a 20% increase in deployment efficiency and a 25% improvement in message processing throughput
through strategic implementation of Kubernetes and Kafka optimizations.
Implemented a Docker and AWS-powered continuous deployment pipeline, accelerating delivery by 10x.
Senior Software Engineer @ LSQ Funding
August 2020 - August 2021
Project: I was at the forefront of advancing FastTrack, a software that efficiently managed over $3 billion USD in
invoice payments across the US.
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Led the development and maintenance of new features on the FastTrack software at LSQ Funding.
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Managed a high-volume system handling over 3 billion USD of invoices, leveraging Amazon Web Services,
Kotlin, Dropwizard, Docker, Kubernetes, and MySQL in a microservices architecture.
Introduced automated testing procedures, increasing code quality and reducing bug resolution time by 10x.
Designed and implemented data indexing strategies, leading to a 30% reduction in query response times in the
MySQL database.
Techstack: Techstack: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Java, Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, MySQL.
DBC Company
Senior Software Engineer Lead @ Renner
Brazil (Remote)
January 2020 - July 2020
Project: I engineered state-of-the-art solutions for Brazil's largest fast fashion company, propelling a leading fast
fashion brand into a new digital era.
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Led solutions architecture optimizing sales channels with Microsoft Azure, Java, Kotlin, and microservices.
Orchestrated an omni-channel strategy, boosting customer engagement and sales.
Implemented conversational commerce, increasing customer satisfaction by 15%.
Centralized tax solutions, mitigating compliance risks effectively.
Streamlined order management, cutting fulfillment times by 20%.
Senior Software Engineer Lead @ Parus
June 2019 - January 2020
Project: I fostered the development of cutting-edge management software tailored for corporate restaurants. My role
encompassed foundational leadership and the establishment of robust development processes within a cloud-native
environment.
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Engineered a comprehensive physical and logical deployment model for seamless scalability.
Established and led the backend development team, providing the foundational structure.
Techstack: AWS, Microservices, Java, Kotlin, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Kafka and
RabbitMQ, React and Typescript.
Crossover for Work
Senior Developer & Cloud Architect @ Aurea Software
Brazil (Remote)
January 2018 - June 2019
Project: In my tenure as the Senior Developer & Cloud Architect at Aurea Software, I led the charge in cloud
operations automation, driving service excellence and infrastructure resilience.
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Automated new environment creation using Ansible and Terraform scripts.
Deployed the new global anti-virus solution (GFI).
Monitored and provided Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for production issues.
Delivered in-depth Root Cause Analyses to mitigate and prevent production issues.
Successfully integrated technologies from acquisitions like Mobilogy, ResponseTek, and NextDocs with zero
downtime.
Spearheaded the transition to AWS spot fleet, cutting infrastructure costs by over 30%.
Tech Lead @ Optiva Inc
June 2017 - January 2018
Project: I drive the architectural design and delivery of multi-million dollar solutions for our largest clients. My
expertise lies in engaging with key customers, end-to-end scoping, and ensuring successful solution delivery.
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Drove integration solution designs for over 10 clients, directly resulting in the successful implementation of
billing solutions.
Built and led the Technical Delivery Team, contributing to a remarkable 20% increase in new company sales.
Utilized Perforce for efficient code management, emphasizing the importance of version control.
Implemented Junit for quality assurance testing, ensuring the reliability and functionality of developed
solutions.
Senior Software Engineer @ Quantum Retail Technologies
June 2017 - January 2018
Project: Expert Software Engineer developing and enhancing analytics solutions for the retail sector, utilizing a
blend of advanced technologies to facilitate strategic decision-making.
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Successfully redesigned and launched a comprehensive analytics platform for Quantum Retail, improving sales
insights and inventory strategy.
Engineered a fully scalable cloud-native solution, cutting operational expenses by boosting data processing
efficiency.
Delivered a user-friendly interface for processing vast retail databases, streamlining operations and enriching
customer experiences.
Led frontend development with AngularJS, deployed via AWS CloudFront for optimal content delivery and
backend architecture with Spring-boot microservices, using AWS auto-scaling for resource-efficient scalability.
Managed AWS EMR clusters, employing Apache Hadoop and Hive for effective data handling and insights
generation.
For additional details regarding my previous roles, please refer to my LinkedIn profile.
STACK & SKILLS
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure
Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Messaging and Event Streaming: Kafka
Databases: Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Backend: Golang, Java, Kotlin, PHP, .NET, Swift, JavaScript, Spring-Boot, Dropwizard.
Frontend: React, Typescript, Angular.
Configuration Management and Automation: Ansible, Terraform
CI/CD: Jenkins
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science – Universidade Catolica de Brasilia – UCB (2005)
AWS Certified Developer Associate (AWS-CDA)
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Persistence API Developer Certified Expert (OCJPA)
OMG-Certified UML Professional Fundamental (OCUP)
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6 (SCJA)
Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Business Component Developer (SCBCD)
Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 6.0 (SCJP)
Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition 1.5 (SCWCD)
Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services 5.0 (SCWDS)
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Native
Spanish: Basic
