Francisco Fonseca
About Francisco Fonseca
Francisco Fonseca is a Data Platform Engineer with experience in cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. He has a background in data engineering, having worked for various companies including Continental, Captify®, Loka, and Lovys.
Work at Captify
Francisco Fonseca currently serves as a Data Platform Engineer at Captify®, a role he has held since 2023. His position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's data engineering initiatives from any location. In this role, he is involved in the design and implementation of data solutions that support Captify's operations.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Prior to his role at Captify, Francisco Fonseca worked as a Data Engineer at Continental for five months in Lousado, Braga, Portugal, from 2022 to 2023. He also held a position at Loka as a Data Engineer for five months in 2023, working remotely. Earlier in his career, he was a Junior Data Engineer at Lovys from 2020 to 2022 in Porto, Portugal, where he gained foundational experience in data engineering.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Fonseca earned a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in technical concepts relevant to data engineering and multimedia communications.
Technical Skills and Tools
Francisco has developed proficiency in a range of tools and technologies essential for data engineering. His skill set includes expertise in Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Databricks, Python, and SQL. He has experience working with leading cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP, which enhances his ability to manage complex data projects.
Diverse Work Environment Experience
Throughout his career, Francisco Fonseca has worked in both startup environments and Fortune 500 companies. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad perspective on data engineering practices and the ability to adapt to different organizational settings and challenges.