Gustavo Almeida
About Gustavo Almeida
Gustavo Almeida is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and team leadership, currently working at Eigen Technologies in Lisbon, Portugal. He has held various roles in companies such as Unbabel, Coverflex, and CloudBolt Software, contributing to product roadmaps and technical decision-making.
Work at Eigen Technologies
Gustavo Almeida has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Eigen Technologies since 2022. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the engineering team by defining and implementing the onboarding process for new members. He has also participated in defining architecture designs and making technical decisions as part of the software development life cycle. Additionally, he has conducted cultural and technical interviews as part of the hiring process, ensuring the recruitment of qualified candidates.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current position, Gustavo Almeida worked as an Engineering Manager at Unbabel from 2016 to 2020. He then served as Engineering Manager at Truphone for 10 months in 2021-2022. His experience in these roles involved overseeing engineering teams and managing projects, contributing to the development of software solutions.
Early Career in Web Development
Gustavo Almeida began his career in web development, holding positions such as Senior Web Application Developer at CloudBolt Software and Senior Full Stack Web Developer at Infoglobo. He worked at CloudBolt for 5 months in 2014 and at Infoglobo for 2 years from 2014 to 2016. His early roles laid the foundation for his technical expertise in web applications.
Educational Background
Gustavo Almeida has pursued studies in Industrial Design and Visual Communication at Universidade Estácio de Sá since 2008, although he has not completed the program. He also studied Computer Science at Universidade Federal Fluminense starting in 2013, but did not finish this course either. His educational pursuits reflect a focus on both design and technical disciplines.
Diverse Roles in Technology and Design
Throughout his career, Gustavo Almeida has held various roles that combine technology and design. He worked as a Multimedia Designer, Web Developer, and Art Finalist at RGM Comunicação from 2005 to 2010. He also served as E-Commerce Manager at Body Glove from 2010 to 2012. These positions provided him with a broad skill set in both creative and technical areas.