Glaucia Peres
About Glaucia Peres
Glaucia Peres is the Director of Engineering at FreshBooks, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in software engineering and agile methodologies, she has held various leadership roles in companies such as Globo.com and Motorola.
Current Role at FreshBooks
Glaucia Peres serves as the Director of Engineering at FreshBooks, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees engineering operations and leads teams to enhance software development processes. Her leadership is characterized by a focus on coaching team members to improve their skills and foster a collaborative work environment. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, she has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in financial software solutions.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Agile Coaching
Prior to her current role, Glaucia Peres accumulated significant experience in various engineering and management positions. She worked at Globo.com as a Web Platform Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2018, where she managed engineering teams and projects. Before that, she served as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach at Globo.com from 2012 to 2013, and as a Project Leader at M4U from 2011 to 2012. Her background also includes roles as an Agile Consultant at SWQuality and as a Developer at M4U.
Educational Background
Glaucia Peres holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Software Engineering from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, which she completed between 2007 and 2009. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she pursued a Postgraduate specialization in Business Management at Fundação Dom Cabral from 2017 to 2018. This educational foundation supports her expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering.
Skills and Coaching Philosophy
Glaucia Peres emphasizes the importance of curiosity and attention to detail in her work. She actively identifies potential problems and opportunities, taking swift action to maintain team morale. Her coaching philosophy focuses on nurturing individual growth and development, encouraging team members to adopt positive behaviors that enhance their professional capabilities. She believes that effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork are critical components for achieving success in any project.
Early Career and Internships
Glaucia Peres began her career with internships that laid the groundwork for her future roles. She interned as a Test Engineer at TCI Solutions from 2006 to 2007 and as a Developer intern at Icorp in 2006. Following her internships, she worked as a Test Researcher at Motorola from 2007 to 2009, gaining valuable experience in testing and research methodologies. These early experiences contributed to her development as a professional in the technology sector.