Lucas Brito Arruda
About Lucas Brito Arruda
Lucas Brito Arruda is a Senior/Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, particularly in Ruby on Rails, React, and Postgres. He has played a significant role in developing and optimizing a major COVID-19 platform in the United States and has held various engineering positions at notable companies over the years.
Work at Primary Health
Lucas Brito Arruda has been serving as a Senior / Lead Software Engineer at Primary.Health since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development and scaling of the COVID-19 platform. His contributions include optimizing the platform to enhance the efficiency of vaccination administration across the United States. His expertise in Ruby on Rails, React, and Postgres plays a significant role in the platform's success.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Lucas held several roles in software engineering. He worked at Players' Lounge as a Senior Software Engineer for six months in 2020. From 2017 to 2020, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Make School. His earlier experience includes a role as a Software Developer at Avenue Code from 2011 to 2014 and as a Senior Consultant Developer at ThoughtWorks for seven months in 2014 to 2015.
Volunteer Experience at Ubuntu
Lucas volunteered at Ubuntu from 2005 to 2008 for three years. This experience allowed him to contribute to open-source projects and gain valuable insights into collaborative software development. His involvement in the community reflects his commitment to software engineering and technology.
Educational Background in Software Engineering
Lucas studied Software Engineering at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where he achieved a Specialist degree from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from PUC Minas, completed from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software development.
Leadership and Mentorship in Software Development
In his roles, Lucas has provided leadership and mentorship to junior, mid-level, and senior developers. He focuses on fostering their technical and professional growth, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment. His experience in various engineering roles enhances his ability to guide others in the field.