Lucas Lacerda Gertel
About Lucas Lacerda Gertel
Lucas Lacerda Gertel serves as the Chief AI Architect at Avenue Code, where he leads AI initiatives and aligns strategies with company objectives. He has extensive experience in software architecture and development, having held various roles in notable companies since 2000.
Work at Avenue Code
Lucas Lacerda Gertel has been serving as the Chief AI Architect at Avenue Code since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for aligning the AI strategy with the company's overall objectives. He collaborates with various stakeholders to lead AI initiatives, focusing on developing products that address real-world challenges using technologies such as IoT, machine learning, and natural language processing. Prior to this position, he worked as a Principal Software Architect at Avenue Code from 2019 to 2023.
Previous Experience
Before joining Avenue Code, Lucas held several key positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Solutions Architect at ADTsys Software S.A. from 2014 to 2018 and as a Software Architect at Extreme Digital Solutions from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles include Senior Java Developer at BNP Paribas and Senior PHP Programmer at Cheque-Pre.com - ProScore. He also has experience as a Chief Technology Officer at WEBTraffic and as a Java Programmer at WA Consulting, LLC.
Education and Expertise
Lucas studied at FIAP - Faculdade de Informática e Administração Paulista, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in 2004. He holds certifications in Google Cloud Platform, AI architecture, and domain-driven design. His expertise includes building and mentoring high-performing teams and implementing agile methodologies to ensure client satisfaction and maintain quality standards.
Consulting Role
In addition to his role at Avenue Code, Lucas has been working as a Consulting Solutions Architect at Arquiteto das Galáxias since 2018. In this capacity, he focuses on domain-driven design and digital transformation, providing guidance and solutions to enhance organizational capabilities in these areas.