Cirdes Henrique
About Cirdes Henrique
Cirdes Henrique is the Founder and CTO of Linkana, a position he has held since 2018 in São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Eventick and participated in various startup programs.
Work at Linkana
Cirdes Henrique has served as the Founder and CTO of Linkana since 2018. His role involves overseeing the company's technological direction and product development. Under his leadership, Linkana has established itself in the São Paulo area, contributing to the growth of the tech ecosystem in Brazil. His experience in technology and startups informs his strategic decisions and product innovations.
Previous Experience
Before founding Linkana, Cirdes Henrique co-founded and served as CTO at Eventick from 2011 to 2017. He also worked as a Web Developer at Code Media for a brief period in 2011. Additionally, he held a research position at GPRT/UFPE from 2009 to 2012. His diverse roles have provided him with a broad understanding of both technical and operational aspects of technology companies.
Education and Expertise
Cirdes Henrique studied Computer Engineering at Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, graduating in 2011. He pursued further studies in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications as a Master Degree Candidate from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a course in Operations and Logistics at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2017. In 2020, he attended Y Combinator, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills and network.
Involvement in Tech Community
Cirdes Henrique has been active in the tech community as an organizer for Tropical.rb since 2013, contributing to the second largest Ruby conference in Brazil. He participated in the Plug and Play Techcenter incubation program in Silicon Valley and is an alumnus of the ACE Accelerator program and Startup Brazil. His involvement reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech sector.
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Linkana, Cirdes Henrique has served as a Conselheiro at CALOR since 2024. His ongoing involvement in various organizations demonstrates his dedication to mentoring and advising emerging startups and tech initiatives in Brazil.