Marcelo Saad
About Marcelo Saad
Marcelo Saad is a software engineer currently working at Carta in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he has been involved in backend projects and user interface design since 2021. He has a background in mechatronics and business administration, along with experience in refactoring legacy applications and developing web applications.
Work at Carta
Marcelo Saad has been employed at Carta since 2021 as an Engenheiro de Software, where he has worked for three years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His role involves backend projects that focus on API creation and bug resolution. He has also participated in the design of user interfaces and the gathering of technical specifications for various projects. Prior to his current position, he served as the Onboarding Manager at Carta from 2019 to 2021 for two years, where he contributed to the onboarding process for new clients.
Education and Expertise
Marcelo Saad holds a Bacharel degree in Mecatronics, Control and Automation from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, which he completed from 2008 to 2014. He furthered his education with an MBA in Business Administration from the same university, studying from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Entrepreneurship Design at Istituto Europeo di Design - IED São Paulo from 2016 to 2017. His expertise includes backend development, API creation, and modernizing legacy applications using technologies such as React, Typescript, Python/Django, and Node.js.
Background
Before joining Carta, Marcelo Saad worked at CEPEL as an R&D Intern from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of Marketing & Sales Manager at ScrumHalf Agile Manager for eight months in 2018 to 2019. His diverse background includes experience in both technical and managerial roles, contributing to his comprehensive skill set in software engineering and business administration.
Technical Skills and Projects
In his current role at Carta, Marcelo Saad is engaged in various backend projects, focusing on API development and bug resolution. He has experience in refactoring legacy applications to align with modern standards, including migrating applications to Typescript and React. He has also implemented and maintained help chat services used in the company's products, showcasing his ability to develop web applications aimed at resolving internal support team tickets.