João Cavalheiro
About João Cavalheiro
João Cavalheiro serves as the Senior Director of Engineering, Platform at PandaDoc, where he fosters a culture of continuous learning and leads a multidisciplinary team. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies, including Sketch and SUSE.
Current Role at PandaDoc
João Cavalheiro serves as the Senior Director of Engineering, Platform at PandaDoc, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team that encompasses DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Security, Developer Experience (DevEx), Automation, and Performance teams. He focuses on developing strategies that ensure high reliability and scalability for over 55,000 B2B customers. His leadership promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the technology and infrastructure teams.
Previous Experience at Sketch
Prior to his current position, João worked at Sketch as the Director of Engineering from 2021 to 2022. During his time in Lisbon, Portugal, he contributed to the engineering leadership of the company for one year. His role involved overseeing engineering processes and fostering a collaborative environment within the team.
Career Background in Software Development
João Cavalheiro has a diverse background in software development and engineering management. He began his career as a Software Developer at 3L Solutions from 2006 to 2009. He later worked as a Senior Software Developer at log - Impactful Tech Solutions from 2009 to 2012. His experience also includes roles as a Systems Architect and Software Development Manager at e.near, as well as an Engineering Manager at SUSE from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
João studied Information Technologies at Instituto Superior Técnico. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology management. He has developed expertise in leading engineering teams, implementing software solutions, and managing technology infrastructure.
Leadership in Engineering Teams
Throughout his career, João has demonstrated a commitment to leadership within engineering teams. At PandaDoc, he leads various specialized teams, including DevOps and Security. His focus on continuous improvement and learning has contributed to the effectiveness and efficiency of the teams he manages.