I am a highly accomplished IT professional with a diverse research, sports, and technology leadership background. Holding a PhD and Master's degree in Computer Science and a black belt in Taekwondo, I am a problem solver at heart and a proactive leader. As a seasoned Chief of technology, Project Manager, Tech Lead, and Software Engineer, I have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects. With a passion for both technology and sports, I am a genuine all-rounder who consistently demonstrates my versatility and expertise. Seeking new challenges and opportunities to drive growth and innovationThe most recent part about me:I completed my Ph.D. in 2021, having my thesis and curriculum approved in two highly competitive selection processes in Brazil and Canada for visiting researcher. In my Ph.D. thesis, I developed a technique for prioritizing test cases in continuous integration environments, which became state of the art.At the end of my Ph.D., I started working at Brick Abode as a software engineer on a highly challenging project with over 200 repositories, the main one having over 1 million lines of code. Related technologies are Python, Django, Airflow, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and other technologies like Go, Java, and so on when necessary. I facilitated conversations with Google/YouTube, Kaltura, Latakoo, Al Jazeera, AudioShake, ReSpeecher, and others. In addition to this project, I participated and cooperated with other projects within the company in other technologies, such as blockchain and React, which have teams around the world.My development in the company was rapid. After 1.5 months at the company, I became a technical leader and project manager after 3 months. After 7 months, I started working directly with the Chief Technology Officer. At the end of 1.6 years at the company, I became the Chief Technology Officer.Additionally, I served as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering (TSE), Journal of Systems and Software (JSS), and others.Concerning my research, I have many articles in magazines and conferences. For more details, please check:Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Kx0r5jkAAAAJ&hl=pt-BRGitHub: https://github.com/jacksonpradolima