Rodrigo Ferreira
About Rodrigo Ferreira
Rodrigo Ferreira is a Lead Smart Contract Developer with extensive experience in blockchain technology and software engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University and has contributed to various organizations and projects throughout his career.
Work at NFTFY
Rodrigo Ferreira serves as the Lead Smart Contract Developer at NFTFY, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he specializes in the development of smart contracts, focusing on security and efficiency. His expertise in formal methods contributes to ensuring the correctness of blockchain systems, which is crucial for the reliability of smart contracts.
Previous Experience in Blockchain Development
Before joining NFTFY, Rodrigo worked as a Senior Blockchain Scientist at All Coin Wallet from 2018 to 2019. His experience in the blockchain sector is complemented by his role as a co-founder at Pousadinhas.com.br Ltda from 2012 to 2017. He has also consulted independently on blockchain architecture, providing strategic insights for system design.
Educational Background
Rodrigo Ferreira holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University, which he completed from 2003 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Universidade Estadual de Campinas between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 1995 to 1998.
Early Career and Internships
Rodrigo began his career as a Programmer at Prodabel in 1995 and later worked as a Systems Analyst at Telemig Celular in 1998. He gained valuable experience through internships at ATI Research in 2005 and 2006, where he worked for two months each time in Marlborough, MA.
Academic Contributions and Advocacy
Rodrigo has contributed to open-source projects related to blockchain technology and has served as an Assistant Professor at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais in 2001. He advocates for simplicity and performance in the design of computational systems, emphasizing the importance of these principles in effective system architecture.