Alexandre M. Email & Phone Number

Barcelona, Ct, Es

Lisbon, Portugal

At Carrot, I manage the architectural design and cloud migration strategies for our flagship product, C3. I focus on enhancing system performance and scalability, ensuring robust database infrastructures that support significant data volumes for high-stakes financial transactions.Key Responsibilities: Cloud and Database Management: Oversee all cloud environments at Carrot, optimizing integration with on-prem systems and managing transitions from Oracle to AWS RDS Postgres. Performance Optimization: Implement performance tuning and optimizations, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing calculation runtimes. Technical Leadership: Direct major projects from the technical end including a milestone cloud migration for a major client, setting precedents for future cloud-based solutions.Achievements: Successfully managed cloud infrastructure, enhancing the performance and scalability of systems handling substantial data volumes. Led a critical migration project, marking a major client's first business-critical system transition to the cloud.I have significantly contributed to Carrot's strategic initiatives, positioning our technology infrastructure for future growth and efficiency.

Lisbon, Dubai And Dublin

At Celfocus, I was promoted to Team Lead for both the Infrastructure & Security and Integration teams, expanding my responsibilities to include strategic oversight across critical technical domains, while continuing to advance in database administration and architecture. Key highlights of my tenure include: Leadership and Team Management: I steered both teams through complex system upgrades and integration projects, focusing on aligning technical operations with overarching business objectives and ensuring high levels of inter-departmental collaboration. Major Project Implementation: Directed a major infrastructure overhaul project which involved migrating legacy systems to a modernized, secure platform. This project significantly enhanced operational efficiency and system reliability, meeting stringent performance benchmarks. RFP Preparation and Strategy: Actively involved in preparing RFP documents, I contributed to securing new business and expanding our project scope with existing clients. My role was crucial in detailing the technical capabilities and project management strategies that positioned Celfocus as a leader in the field. Database Architecture and Security Innovations: Continued to refine and optimize database architectures, incorporating advanced security measures to protect against emerging cyber threats. My efforts ensured that our databases were not only high-performing but also met the highest standards of security compliance.Throughout my role at Celfocus, I utilized my technical acumen and leadership skills to foster innovation and efficiency across the company’s IT infrastructure, demonstrating a profound ability to manage critical systems and contribute to business growth.

Lisbon

At Novabase, I focused in designing and implementing high-performance database solutions and the respective infrastructure for Incentive and Compensation Management (ICM). Below are the key highlights: Lead Database Architect and Systems Integration: Orchestrated the setup and optimization of infrastructure and databases across development, testing, QA, pre-production, and production phases for Etisalat and Du ICM projects. Utilized Oracle databases and Callidus/SAP engines, significantly enhancing performance through deep coding adjustments and OS-level optimizations on Solaris SPARC and x86 platforms, reducing runtime by over 80% during critical phases. Pre-Sales Technical Design for Vodafone ICM, Italy: Prepared the infrastructure and data model designs for a Sales Performance Management systems implementation. Although the project did not proceed, my designs provided crucial insights during the proposal stage. Database Lifecycle Management for Du ICM Project, Dubai: Managed the full database lifecycle, including a strategic data center migration using Solaris Containers, Solaris SPARC, and x86 to optimize performance before go-live.As an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA), I consistently optimized database management with SQL, PL/SQL, and Unix/Linux, ensuring efficiency and reliability across projects.

Lisbon

I held the role of a Software Developer and Technical Analyst, contributing to the design, development, and technical documentation of various applications. My responsibilities included: - Designing and developing applications with a strong focus on database architecture. - Collaborating on the creation of technical documentation to ensure comprehensive project understanding.Main Projects:Mediation Review - Billing Software for Refer Telecom (Portugal) - Played a key role in the development of billing software using WF and SQL Server 2008. - Led functional analysis, design, UI programming, stored procedures/functions development, and report generation. - Utilized technologies: SQL Server 2008 R2, SSRS, SSIS, Visual Studio .NET (framework 4.0) - C#, Telerik.Mediadores - Application for Insurance Company Activity Management - Contributed to UI development and creation of various stored procedures/functions. - Supported internal activities management within an insurance company. - Employed technologies: SQL Server 2008 R2, Visual Studio .NET (framework 4.0) - C#/ASP, Telerik controls.In addition to these projects, I engaged with various technologies in different projects, including Solaris x86 and Sparc, Shell scripting, Informatica Powercenter, Oracle, PL-SQL, vb.net, and Callidus - Truecomp.This experience at GT Informática enriched my skill set and deepened my appreciation for the intricacies of database architecture, application development, and comprehensive technical solutions.

Lisbon

In a critical role within the CIO department, I contributed to the company's technological landscape by taking charge of various responsibilities: - Led nationwide software implementation processes, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. - Crafted and upheld Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to infrastructure, telecommunications, and network management. - Took part in the development of internal web applications to streamline internal workflows and processes. - Actively managed and supported integral systems such as CRM, encryption, and established production applications.

Lisbon

During this internship, I gained valuable experience in the infrastructure and information security field. My responsibilities included: - Participating in the processes of software implementation across the company's national operations. - Defining and maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to infrastructure, telecommunications, and network management. - Contributing to the development of internal web applications.

Lisbon

This academic internship provided me with my first exposure to software implementation and information security practices. My tasks involved: - Assisting in software implementation processes across the company's national operations. - Collaborating on the definition and maintenance of SLAs pertaining to infrastructure, telecommunications, and network management.These internships marked the beginning of my career journey, shaping my passion for infrastructure and security practices within the technology industry.

Lisbon

Treatment and maintenance of all information in the systems for front office operations. Correction of errors regarding data quality for 1st level support.

Electrotechnical And Computer Engineering

Information Systems Management