Francisco Orvalho
About Francisco Orvalho
Francisco Orvalho is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in Ruby on Rails. He has worked at notable companies such as Surfdome.com, Mumsnet, and currently DataCamp, contributing significantly to software development and user experience enhancement.
Work at DataCamp
Francisco Orvalho has been employed at DataCamp as a Senior Software Developer since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions aimed at enhancing user experience and platform performance. His expertise in software development is integral to the team's efforts in delivering high-quality educational content and tools.
Previous Experience at Surfdome.com
Prior to his current position, Francisco worked at Surfdome.com from 2013 to 2016 as the Lead Developer. He specialized in the Rails and Spree frameworks, leading the development team in London, United Kingdom. His role involved overseeing project execution and ensuring the successful implementation of software solutions.
Experience at Mumsnet
Francisco served as a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at Mumsnet from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for various software development projects, leveraging his strong background in Ruby on Rails to enhance the platform's functionality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Orvalho studied at Escola Secundária do Restelo, focusing on Science and Technology from 2001 to 2004. He then attended Instituto Superior Técnico, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Systems on a part-time basis from 2004 to 2011. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software development.
Background
Francisco's early education took place at Externato de São José, where he studied from 1989 to 2001. This 12-year period laid the groundwork for his later academic pursuits in science and technology, ultimately leading to his specialization in software development.