Pedro Leal
About Pedro Leal
Pedro Leal is a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Talkdesk in Porto, Portugal, with a strong background in software engineering and a passion for clean code and software architecture.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Pedro Leal is currently a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Talkdesk in Porto, Portugal. He began this role on September 1, 2021. His responsibilities include developing backend micro-services, particularly those designed for high volume and time-critical environments. Pedro advocates for clean code and has a notable passion for software crafting, engineering, and architecture.
Previous Experience at Farfetch
Before joining Talkdesk, Pedro worked at Farfetch in multiple roles. From 2018 to 2021, he was a Backend Software Engineer, following a role as a Junior Backend Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Pedro also briefly held a position as a Junior Frontend Software Engineer in 2017. His time at Farfetch in the Porto Area allowed him to gain broad experience in backend development, transitioning from a Fullstack background to a Backend focus.
Early Career and Internships
Pedro started his career with an internship at Brandmeup as a Software Engineer Intern in 2015. After that, he worked at Wisecrop as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2017 for one year. These initial roles contributed to his development skills and set the foundation for his future specialization in Backend development.
Educational Background
Pedro Leal studied Software Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. His academic career spanned from 2011 to 2015. This formal education provided him with a robust technical foundation, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in software engineering roles.