Renan Martins
About Renan Martins
Renan Martins serves as the Head of Technology at Thoughtworks in Brazil, a position he has held since 2011. With a background in software development and a focus on cloud modernization, he contributes to strategic technology decisions and communication between local and global teams.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Renan Martins has served as the Head of Technology at ThoughtWorks since 2011, contributing to the company for over 13 years in Brazil. In this role, he focuses on cloud modernization and legacy remediation, shaping the technology strategy of the organization. Additionally, he is a member of the ThoughtWorks' Technology Advisory Board, where he plays a key role in strategic technology decisions. Renan also acts as a bi-directional conduit between ThoughtWorks Brazil and the Global CTO's Office, ensuring effective communication and alignment of strategies.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Renan Martins worked as a Software Developer at SYDLE from 2010 to 2011 for one year in the Belo Horizonte Area, Brazil. His career in software development began earlier when he served as an Analyst Programmer at TecnoLivre from 2007 to 2009 for two years. He also gained experience as an Undergraduate Technology Researcher at Universidade Federal de Lavras from 2007 to 2010, where he engaged in research activities related to technology.
Education and Expertise
Renan Martins studied at Universidade Federal de Lavras, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from 2007 to 2010. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in technology strategy, particularly in cloud modernization and legacy remediation. This expertise has been instrumental in his current role at ThoughtWorks, where he leads technology initiatives.
Career Development Timeline
Renan Martins has a progressive career in technology, starting as an Undergraduate Technology Researcher at Universidade Federal de Lavras from 2007 to 2010. He then transitioned to TecnoLivre as an Analyst Programmer from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as a Software Developer at SYDLE from 2010 to 2011. His current position as Head of Technology at ThoughtWorks began in 2011 and has continued for over a decade.