Pedro Pessoa
About Pedro Pessoa
Pedro Pessoa is a Site Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in developing and supporting information systems, particularly in the finance and telecom sectors. He has held various roles in prominent companies and pursued multiple educational opportunities, including studies in Computer Science and MongoDB.
Work at StackPath
Pedro Pessoa has been employed at StackPath as a Site Reliability Engineer since May 2018. His role involves ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's services, which protect over 1 million customers from DDoS attacks and analyze 40Tbps of network traffic in real time. This position came about following the acquisition of Server Density, where he previously worked for seven years.
Education and Expertise
Pedro has a diverse educational background in computer science. He studied at the University of Évora, pursuing a PhD candidacy from 2019 to 2027. He also holds an engineering degree from Instituto Superior Técnico, completed between 1994 and 1999. His professional development includes various certifications, such as MongoDB for DBAs and Advanced Deployment and Operations from MongoDB University, and training in project management and Scrum methodologies.
Background
Pedro Pessoa has over 15 years of experience in developing and supporting information systems, primarily within the finance and telecom sectors. His career includes roles at notable companies such as Siemens, Nokia, and Server Density, where he has held positions ranging from Software Developer to Area Product Owner. His work experience spans multiple countries, including Portugal and the United Kingdom.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at StackPath, Pedro held various positions in different organizations. He worked at Siemens as a Chief Engineer and Software Developer, and at Nokia as a Line Manager and Area Product Owner. Additionally, he served as an Operations Support Engineer at WebThriftStore and as a Consultant at Royal & Sun Alliance. His extensive background in operations and engineering has contributed to his expertise in site reliability.
Professional Development
Pedro has engaged in continuous professional development throughout his career. He has completed multiple training programs, including Certified Project Management Training and Scrum Master Training. His studies at MongoDB University and Learning Tree International have equipped him with advanced skills in database management and project management, enhancing his capabilities in site reliability engineering.