Joao Colaco
About Joao Colaco
Joao Colaco is a Principal Software Engineer at Talkdesk in Lisbon, Portugal, with extensive experience in backend development and infrastructure.
Title: Principal Software Engineer at Talkdesk
Joao Colaco holds the position of Principal Software Engineer at Talkdesk, based in Lisbon, Portugal. He stepped into this role in February 2022, where he focuses on leading high-level software engineering projects and initiatives. The role includes responsibilities such as overseeing backend development, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and addressing cross-cutting problems to help the company scale effectively.
Education and Expertise in Information Systems and Computer Engineering
Joao Colaco earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Information Systems and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico. His Bachelor's studies spanned from 2008 to 2011, followed by his Master's studies from 2011 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles, particularly in backend development and infrastructure. This educational expertise supports his extensive experience in developing scalable and reliable distributed systems.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Joao Colaco has a diverse and extensive background in software engineering. Prior to his current role, he has held multiple positions at Talkdesk, including Staff Software Engineer / Core Platform Technical Advisor and Senior Software Engineer Tech Lead. His career also includes roles at Elgin - roadworks.org, Coriant GmbH & Co. KG, and INESC-ID. These experiences have equipped him with expertise in building highly available and scalable systems.
Previous Roles and Projects
Before becoming a Principal Software Engineer, Joao worked in various roles within Talkdesk and other companies. He served as a Core Platform Technical Advisor from 2020 to 2022 and as Senior Software Engineer Tech Lead from 2017 to 2020 at Talkdesk. He started his career as a Software Engineer at Coriant GmbH & Co. KG and Elgin - roadworks.org, and worked as a Junior Researcher at INESC-ID. Notably, he participated in Project ParkAlert at Sapo Labs and held a grant holder position at Instituto Superior Técnico's CIIST, Fenix IT department.
Specialization in Backend Development and Distributed Systems
Joao Colaco specializes in backend development and infrastructure, with a focus on solving cross-cutting problems to help companies scale. He has extensive experience in developing highly available, scalable, and reliable distributed systems. His expertise in this area is crucial for his role at Talkdesk, where he contributes to the company's growth through advanced technical solutions.