👤 Leonardo Quixada
About 👤 Leonardo Quixada
Leonardo Quixada is a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on sustainable solutions and a diverse tech stack.
Work at The New York Times
Leonardo Quixada has been employed as a Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including leading the development of the Burst project, which enhances real-time news delivery across mobile platforms and desktop browsers. His work focuses on creating sustainable and scalable software solutions, emphasizing high code coverage and cyclomatic complexity.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining The New York Times, Leonardo Quixada held several positions in software engineering. He worked as a Lead Software Engineer at Americanas S.A. from 2016 to 2018 in the Rio de Janeiro Area, Brazil. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Engineer at Globo.com from 2010 to 2012 and a Front-end Engineer at the same company from 2008 to 2010. His early career included a role as a Web Designer at Grupo Edson Queiroz from 2005 to 2008 and as a Web Designer Intern at Universidade Federal do Ceará from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Quixada has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Federal University of Ceara, completed between 2000 and 2005. He has also pursued various certificate programs, including studies in Business Management at Ibmec from 2012 to 2013, Graphic Design at Central Criativa from 2006 to 2007, and Ergonomics in Interface Design at PontifÃcia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro in 2009. His technical expertise includes a diverse tech stack such as Node.js, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, React, and GraphQL.
Technical Skills and Focus Areas
Leonardo Quixada possesses a broad range of technical skills, including proficiency in Node.js, Restify, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, React, Typescript, gRPC, Protobuf, GraphQL, and Drone. He emphasizes the importance of sustainable and scalable solutions in software engineering and aims for 100% code coverage in his projects. His focus on high levels of cyclomatic complexity reflects his commitment to maintaining quality in software development.
Interests and Influences
Leonardo Quixada has a keen interest in algorithms, finance, and economics, which significantly influences his approach to software engineering. His passion for these subjects informs his decision-making and problem-solving strategies within the tech industry.