João Lucas S.
About João Lucas S.
João Lucas S. serves as the Technology Director for the LatAm market at Thoughtworks, specializing in banking, financial services, airlines, and travel. He has over a decade of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and Agile practices, with a strong background in engineering and team management.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
João Lucas S. serves as the Technology Director for the Latin American market, focusing on Banking, Financial Services, Airlines, and Travel. He has held this position since 2023 in Santiago, Chile. In this role, he leads initiatives that drive technology strategy and implementation across various sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in digital transformation and engineering practices.
Previous Positions at ThoughtWorks
João has held multiple roles at ThoughtWorks, including Technology Principal and Principal Solution Architect from 2020 to 2022, and Head of Technology for ThoughtWorks Chile from 2022 to 2023. He also worked as a Technical Team Lead in both Belo Horizonte and Santiago at different times, accumulating significant experience in leading engineering teams and managing large-scale professional services engagements.
Engineering and Teaching Experience
João has over 8 years of experience leading engineering teams in the design, planning, and delivery of digital products. His background includes roles as an Engineering Instructor at Framework System and as a Software Engineer at Avenue Code and SYDLE. He has designed curricula and taught technology professionals on various subjects, including consulting, information security, and DevOps.
Educational Background
João holds a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science from Universidade Federal de Lavras, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also studied at Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, focusing on English and Computer Programming. His foundational education was completed at Colégio Equipe Patos de Minas from 2004 to 2006.
Client-Facing and Consulting Experience
With over 7 years of experience in client-facing and consulting roles, João has managed executive relationships and advised clients on digital transformation strategies. His expertise includes selecting Public Cloud partners, API Management solutions, and defining technology platforms for web and mobile applications.