Ricardo Ferreira
About Ricardo Ferreira
Ricardo Ferreira is an Engineering Manager at Hyperscience with a background in software development and electrical engineering.
Current Role at Hyperscience
Ricardo Ferreira has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Hyperscience since 2023. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he leverages his extensive expertise to oversee engineering teams and projects. His role involves strategic planning, team management, and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions. Ricardo also worked as a Backend Developer at Hyperscience, starting in 2021, where he was based in Porto, Portugal.
Previous Positions in Software Development
Before joining Hyperscience, Ricardo Ferreira accumulated significant experience in software development. He worked as a Backend Developer at Blip.pt from 2019 to 2021 in Porto, Portugal. Prior to that, he was a Web Engineer at Jumia Porto Tech Center for one year from 2018 to 2019. Ricardo also spent four months in 2018 as a Software Developer at 7Skin. Earlier in his career, he was a Software Engineer at GravityDemand from 2014 to 2018 in Penafiel, Porto, Portugal.
Transition from Electrical Engineering
Ricardo Ferreira transitioned from a career in electrical engineering to software development, driven by a passion for computer science. His initial role was as an Automation and Control Engineer at Efacec, where he worked for five years until 2013 in Maia, Porto, Portugal. He then moved to INESC Technology and Science - Associate Laboratory as an R&D Engineer from 2013 to 2014. This transition allowed him to diversify his skill set and pursue his interest in modern software development technologies.
Educational Background
Ricardo Ferreira holds two Master's degrees from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto. He earned a Master's degree in Informatics and Computing Engineering, completing his studies in 2020. Previously, he obtained a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Science Engineering, finishing in 2008. These academic achievements provided him with a solid foundation in both electrical engineering and software development.
Technical Skills and Continuous Learning
Ricardo Ferreira works with modern technologies and frameworks, including Java, Scala, Akka, Apache Storm, and Apache Cassandra. He is dedicated to continuous learning and skill enhancement in software development. Ricardo maintains a GitHub repository where he hosts his CV template, showcasing his commitment to sharing knowledge and resources within the developer community. His proficiency with these technologies is applied in agile work environments to deliver effective software solutions.