Luiz Chagas
About Luiz Chagas
Luiz Chagas is the Director of Software Engineering at Crema, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software development and information security, with experience at various companies including RHI Magnesita and BHS.
Current Role at Crema
Luiz Chagas serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Crema, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees software development projects and leads engineering teams in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, ensuring quality standards, and fostering collaboration among team members.
Previous Experience at Crema
Before becoming the Director of Software Engineering, Luiz Chagas worked at Crema in various capacities. He served as a Senior Application Developer from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to application development projects. Additionally, he held the role of Developer III for seven months in 2022, further enhancing his expertise in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Luiz Chagas obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering from Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. He also earned an Associate's degree in Information Science from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2009. Furthermore, he participated in an exchange program at Kansas State University, focusing on Computer Science from 2014 to 2015.
Work History in Software Development
Luiz Chagas has extensive experience in software development. He began his career at BHS as a Software Developer specializing in C#/.NET for five months in 2010. He then worked at CEFET-MG as a Software Developer (Java) from 2011 to 2012 and again from 2013 to 2014. His role at RHI Magnesita as an Information Security Analyst in 2016 further diversified his skill set.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Luiz Chagas completed a one-month internship as an IT Technician at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS. This experience provided him with practical knowledge in IT support and systems management, complementing his academic background in engineering and information science.