Marcelo Marcal
About Marcelo Marcal
Marcelo Marcal is a Senior Field Software Engineer at Canonical Ltd. in the United Kingdom, with a diverse background in technology and management, including previous roles as CEO and Enterprise Architect.
Current Role at Canonical
Marcelo Marcal serves as a Senior Field Software Engineer at Canonical Ltd. since 2019. He operates from the United Kingdom, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on software engineering solutions and contributes to the development of open-source software, aligning with Canonical's mission to support the global community of developers and users.
Previous Experience at GovernanceChain
Before joining Canonical, Marcelo worked at GovernanceChain as an Enterprise Architect from 2015 to 2017. He was based in the Austin, Texas Area and worked from home. In this position, he was responsible for designing and implementing architectural solutions that supported the company's governance technology initiatives.
Career at TeleCorp Brasil
Marcelo Marcal held multiple positions at TeleCorp Brasil. He served as CEO from 2015 to 2019, leading the company during a period of growth. Prior to that, he worked as Customer Services and Support Manager from 2004 to 2012, where he managed customer support operations. His career at TeleCorp began in 1995, focusing on designing and implementing infrastructure for Internet Service Providers.
Educational Background
Marcelo studied at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry from 1989 to 1992. He also attended Instituto Superior de Pós-graduação - SPEI, achieving a Specialist degree in Information Technology in 1998. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and software engineering.
Early Career and Interests
Marcelo launched a Bulletin Board System while attending university, which ignited his interest in technology. He began his IT career in 1995 at TeleCorp, where he designed and implemented infrastructure for Internet Service Providers. This early experience established his expertise in the technology sector.