Carlos Ouro
About Carlos Ouro
Carlos Ouro serves as the Studio CTO at Playco in Portugal, a position he has held since 2021. With a robust background in software development and team leadership, he has contributed to various technology projects across the gaming and mobile sectors.
Work at Playco
Carlos Ouro has served as Studio CTO at Playco since 2021. In this role, he leads the development of social instant games, focusing on gaming and mobile technologies. His experience at Playco includes a prior position as Lead Software Engineer, where he contributed to various projects before advancing to the CTO role. His leadership in cross-functional teams has been instrumental in driving the studio's innovative game development efforts.
Previous Experience in Technology and Gaming
Before joining Playco, Carlos Ouro held several significant positions in the technology and gaming sectors. He worked as Development Team Lead at Movimento tech4COVID19 from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Architect at Playtech for two years, where he focused on software architecture. His career also includes roles at Odobo, where he served as Software Development Manager and GDK & Game Tools Technical Lead, contributing to game development and technical leadership.
Educational Background
Carlos Ouro studied at Instituto Superior Técnico, where he pursued a degree in Eng. Física Tecnológica (Applied Physics) from 2001 to 2004. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and software development, enabling him to engage in complex projects across various domains.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Carlos has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing diverse projects. His expertise spans areas such as games, stock trading, remote control I/O, social networks, audio, big data, and real-time systems. He has been involved in both large enterprise integration projects and greenfield technology innovations, showcasing his ability to adapt to different technological challenges.
Career Progression and Roles
Carlos Ouro's career began as a Junior Web Developer at Waveweb in 2006. He progressed to Senior Web Developer and later co-founded 9tree, where he served as Lead Developer. His journey continued through various roles in Gibraltar and Portugal, including significant positions at Playtech and Odobo, reflecting a consistent trajectory of growth and increasing responsibility in the tech industry.