Valter Fernandes
About Valter Fernandes
Valter Fernandes is the Vice President of Engineering at Carpe Data, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in software development, specializing in back-end applications and big data processing across various industries.
Current Role at Carpe Data
Valter Fernandes serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Carpe Data, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads technical teams in Lisbon, Portugal. His responsibilities include managing projects and ensuring the successful delivery of engineering solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience at Novabase
Prior to his current role, Valter Fernandes worked at Novabase as a Business Intelligence Consultant from 2013 to 2016. During his three years in this position, he operated in the Lisbon and surrounding regions of Portugal, focusing on data analysis and business intelligence solutions.
Career at Growin
Valter Fernandes joined Growin in 2016, where he held multiple roles including Nearshore Technical Team Leader and Software Architect until 2019. He initially worked as a Consultant for six months before transitioning to leadership roles. His work involved developing back-end applications and managing software architecture projects.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Valter Fernandes studied at Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biomedical Engineering from 2008 to 2013. His academic focus included developing an automated robotic arm for assessing muscular spasticity, which was part of his thesis project.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Valter Fernandes specializes in building back-end applications and big data processing pipelines across various industries, including financial services, e-marketing, telecommunications, and insurance. He has a strong background in programmable electronics, with interests in Arduinos, PICs, and signal acquisition circuits. Additionally, he has designed a training process for junior software engineers and Scala back-end developers.