Alexandre Amado De Castro
About Alexandre Amado De Castro
Alexandre Amado De Castro is a Principal Software Engineer II at Enova International, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in software engineering and development, with previous roles at Credit Suisse and various other companies across Brazil and the UK.
Work at Enova International
Alexandre Amado De Castro currently holds the position of Principal Software Engineer II (Platform) at Enova International, a role he has occupied since 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to this, he served as Principal Software Engineer (Platform) from 2021 to 2023 and as Lead Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. In his current role, he actively participates in company-wide decision-making processes and architectural choices. He also plays a key role in onboarding new external vendors and products, leading the architecture, design, and specifications of multiple projects across teams.
Previous Experience
Before joining Enova International, Alexandre worked at Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo as a Software Engineer (Trading Systems) from 2015 to 2019 and as a Web Developer from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience as a Frontend Designer at Triad Consulting from 2010 to 2011 and as a Business Process Analyst at Nestlé Brasil from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Systems Analyst Intern at Concórdia Corretora de Valores from 2012 to 2013 and briefly as a Web Developer at the University of Surrey in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre holds a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University, which he completed from 2017 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, studying from 2011 to 2015. Furthermore, he studied Computing and Information Technology at the University of Surrey for one year in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and financial systems.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his roles, Alexandre has implemented solutions to enhance service testability, debugging capabilities, and monitoring capabilities. He has acquired experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT. His contributions extend to significant involvement in end-of-year evaluations, promotion recommendations, and the hiring process across his division. He fosters strong relationships with infrastructure and enterprise architecture teams, ensuring effective collaboration across departments.