Pedro De Brito
About Pedro De Brito
Pedro De Brito is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at FreshBooks in Berlin, Germany. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held positions at various companies including FastBill, Wonderkind, and queueup, and focuses on reducing developer toil through the creation of internal development platforms.
Current Role at FreshBooks
Pedro De Brito is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at FreshBooks, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Berlin, Germany, where he contributes to the engineering team. His role involves developing solutions that enhance the efficiency of the software development process.
Previous Experience at FastBill
Prior to joining FreshBooks, Pedro worked at FastBill as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on software development and contributed to various projects aimed at improving the company's offerings.
Professional Background
Pedro De Brito has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Junior Software Engineer at Vital Technology Group Ltd in 2013. He then progressed to roles at Ground Six, queueup, and Wonderkind, where he served as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer. His experience spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Technical Focus and Contributions
Pedro focuses on reducing developer toil by building an Internal Development Platform from scratch to support a large team of over 150 engineers. He leads the development of a Kubernetes native development environment designed to operate both locally and in the cloud. Additionally, he utilizes RFCs (Request for Comments) and ADRs (Architectural Decision Records) to establish and communicate best practices within the engineering organization.
Education and Early Career
Pedro studied at Ripon Grammar School, where he laid the foundation for his technical skills. His early career included a position as a Software Engineer at Vital Technology Group Ltd, followed by roles at Ground Six and queueup, where he gained valuable experience in software development.