João Portela
About João Portela
João Portela is an Advanced Software Engineer at Feedzai in Porto, Portugal, with over a decade of experience in software development and engineering. He holds a Master of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering and has expertise in architectural decision-making and team collaboration.
Work at Feedzai
João Portela has been employed at Feedzai as an Advanced Software Engineer since 2021. He is based in Porto, Portugal, where he contributes to the company's efforts in developing advanced software solutions. His role involves making architectural and technical decisions that impact long-term software projects. Portela's experience at Feedzai allows him to apply his expertise in software development and collaborate with teams to address technical challenges.
Education and Expertise
João Portela holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Computer Software Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, which he completed from 2004 to 2010. He furthered his education by attending the VISUM 2018 Summer School, focusing on Vision Understanding and Machine Intelligence, where he studied Artificial Intelligence for 11 months. His educational background supports his expertise in software architecture and technical decision-making.
Background
João Portela began his career as a Developer at NDrive, where he worked from 2010 to 2012. He then joined Abyssal S.A. as a Software Engineer in 2012, progressing to Senior Software Engineer until 2021. In 2021, he briefly served as a Technical Lead at Ocean Infinity. His extensive experience in the software engineering field spans over a decade, during which he has developed skills in various programming languages, including Python, PostgreSQL, SQL, C++, and C#.
Achievements
Throughout his career, João Portela has contributed to defining processes and best practices for software development teams. He has played a significant role in enhancing the software development lifecycle by implementing Scrum methodologies in various projects. His ability to collaborate with teams has been instrumental in resolving technical challenges, showcasing his commitment to effective software development practices.