Matheus Albuquerque
About Matheus Albuquerque
Matheus Albuquerque is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in front-end development at Medallia in Prague, Czechia. He has extensive experience in the tech industry, having worked with various companies and actively participating in community events and mentorship programs.
Work at Medallia
Matheus Albuquerque has been employed at Medallia as a Senior Software Engineer, Front-End since 2022. He works in Prague, Czechia, where he focuses on enhancing Developer Experience (DX) and user-perceived performance. His responsibilities include addressing issues related to delayed Time to Interactive (TTI) and high input latency. Matheus advocates for the modernization of codebases, promoting the use of TypeScript and new tools to improve overall efficiency.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Medallia, Matheus Albuquerque worked at Citrix as a Senior Software Engineer, Front-End from 2021 to 2022 in Prague, Czechia. He also held a position at STRV as a Software Engineer, Front-End from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked at Beakyn Company as a Senior Software Engineer, Front-End from 2017 to 2019 and served as a Tech Lead, Front-End from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. His early career included an internship at the Apple Developer Academy | IFCE from 2016 to 2017 in Fortaleza e Região, Brasil.
Education and Expertise
Matheus Albuquerque studied at Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará, where he achieved a Computer Technician qualification in Web & Mobile Systems Development from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education at Universidade de Fortaleza, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2018 to 2022. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in front-end development and software engineering.
Community Engagement and Mentorship
Matheus actively participates in local tech communities, sharing insights on new technologies as a speaker at various events. He also mentors aspiring tech professionals through TechLabs, offering guidance and support in their career development. Additionally, he serves on the Programme Committee for React Summit US, contributing to the selection and organization of conference content.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
In his current role, Matheus engages in performance optimization by utilizing tools such as Lighthouse and size-limit to measure and improve user experience. He focuses on enhancing Developer Experience (DX) and user-perceived performance, addressing critical issues like delayed Time to Interactive (TTI) and high input latency. Matheus also advocates for the modernization of codebases, promoting rewrites in TypeScript and the adoption of new tools.