João Valença
About João Valença
João Valença is a Senior Release Engineer at Feedzai, specializing in the standardization and implementation of Continuous Integration pipelines. He has extensive experience in automating cloud environments and enhancing developer efficiency through tooling and automation.
Work at Feedzai
João Valença has been employed at Feedzai as a Senior Release Engineer since 2016. In this role, he specializes in the standardization and implementation of Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines for numerous repositories and services. His work involves automating cloud environment launches, which facilitates end-to-end testing of distributed systems. Valença's focus on developer acceleration through tooling and automation contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering processes at Feedzai.
Education and Expertise
João Valença holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Universidade de Coimbra, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the same university between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he studied English at the British Council, achieving a Certificate of Proficiency in English (Cambridge ESOL - CPE) at the C2 level. His education also includes training in Jazz Double Bass Performance at Sítio de Sons from 2010 to 2013.
Background
Before joining Feedzai, João Valença worked at the Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra (CISUC) in various capacities. He served as a Volunteer Researcher from 2013 to 2014 and later as a Researcher from 2014 to 2015. His experience at CISUC provided him with a strong foundation in research and development within the field of computer science, contributing to his expertise in automation and CI pipelines.
Technical Skills
João Valença possesses strong technical skills, particularly in scripting and automation. He utilizes tools such as Bash, curl, and jq to solve problems and create one-click solutions. His expertise in these areas supports his role in developing CI pipelines and automating processes within cloud environments, enhancing the overall efficiency of software development and deployment.