Gil Sousa
About Gil Sousa
Gil Sousa is an Engineering Manager at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in various European cities including Porto and London.
Current Role as Engineering Manager at Delivery Hero
Gil Sousa is currently working at Delivery Hero as an Engineering Manager. Based in Berlin, Germany, his role involves overseeing engineering teams and managing various projects within the organization. With a broad range of responsibilities, Gil ensures that engineering practices align with the company’s objectives and quality standards.
Previous Experience at FARFETCH
Before joining Delivery Hero, Gil Sousa served as an Engineering Lead at FARFETCH for 2 years, from 2020 to 2022. Operating in Porto, Portugal, his role included supervising engineering teams, guiding software development processes, and contributing to the overall technological advancements of the company.
Professional Background at Futurice and Flipside Group
Between 2018 and 2020, Gil Sousa held significant roles in the United Kingdom. He was employed as a Lead Developer at Futurice from 2019 to 2020 in London, Greater London, where he was responsible for leading development projects and improving software architecture. Prior to that, he was a Software Development Manager at Flipside Group for 7 months, focusing on managing software projects and leading development teams.
Career Beginnings and Role at XING
Gil Sousa began his career as a Freelance Web Developer, a role he fulfilled for 8 years from 2009 to 2017 in Portugal. Following this, he joined XING as a Backend Engineer in the Porto Area, Portugal, where he worked for a year. His time at XING was marked by developing backend solutions and enhancing the company's technical capabilities.
Educational Background
Gil Sousa holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Informática from Universidade do Minho. Additionally, he earned an Associate's degree in Programação de Aplicações Web from Universidade Fernando Pessoa, which he completed in one year from 2011 to 2012. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his professional journey in software development and engineering management.