Lucas Santos
About Lucas Santos
Lucas Santos is an iOS Engineer with a background in computer engineering and software specialization. He has experience working at iFood and Faire, and has engaged in research at IDIAP in Switzerland.
Work at Faire
Lucas Santos has been employed at Faire as an iOS Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining iOS applications, contributing to the overall functionality and user experience of the platform. His experience in mobile development supports Faire's mission to empower small businesses through technology.
Previous Experience at iFood
Before joining Faire, Lucas worked at iFood as an iOS Developer from 2018 to 2021. During his three years at iFood, he focused on enhancing the mobile application, implementing new features, and optimizing performance to improve user engagement and satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Santos has a solid educational background in computer engineering and software development. He studied Engenharia de Computação at both Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná and Universidade Federal de São Carlos, completing his studies in 2014 and 2015, respectively. He furthered his education with a specialization in Engenharia de Software at Universidade Estadual de Campinas in 2020. Additionally, he participated in the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) as a scholarship recipient in 2017.
Research and Methodologies
In 2018, Lucas engaged in a deep dive into lean startup methodologies at the IDIAP research institute in Martigny, Switzerland. This experience allowed him to explore innovative approaches to product development and management, enhancing his skills in agile methodologies and startup dynamics.
Early Career and Development
Lucas began his career at Instituto de Pesquisas Eldorado, where he was a student at the Apple Developer Academy from 2017 to 2018. During this year, he gained practical experience in app development and design, which laid the foundation for his future roles in the tech industry. He also studied Design de Games e Mídia Digital at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas from 2015 to 2017, earning a degree in Tecnologia em Jogos Digitais.