Ricardo Ferreira
About Ricardo Ferreira
Ricardo Ferreira is the Vice President of Engineering at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2022. He has a strong background in computer science, with multiple degrees and extensive experience in engineering roles at Feedzai.
Current Role at Feedzai
Ricardo Ferreira serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the strategic direction of technology initiatives within the company. His extensive experience at Feedzai, spanning various roles, positions him to lead engineering teams effectively and drive innovation.
Educational Background
Ricardo Ferreira completed his Master of Science in Computer Science at Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2008, which he pursued for 11 months. He also holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Universidade de Coimbra, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Universidade de Coimbra from 2005 to 2008.
Career Progression at Feedzai
Ricardo Ferreira has had a significant career trajectory at Feedzai. He began as an intern from 2009 to 2010, later advancing to the role of Director of Engineering from 2018 to 2020. He then served as Senior Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022 before assuming his current position as Vice President of Engineering.
Technical Expertise and Interests
Ricardo Ferreira has a strong focus on distributed systems, algorithms, and data structures, which reflects his commitment to complex problem-solving in software engineering. He advocates for using the right tool for the right job, emphasizing the importance of selecting appropriate technologies for specific tasks. His interests also include functional programming, and he possesses expertise in programming languages such as Java, Scala, and JVM.