Ricardo Gouveia
About Ricardo Gouveia
Ricardo Gouveia is a Front End Developer with extensive experience in web development, particularly in CSS and micro frontends. He has worked at various companies, including Accenture and Thoughtworks, and actively contributes to software communities and organizes meetups in São Paulo.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Ricardo Gouveia currently serves as a Front-end Developer at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2022. He previously worked as a Junior Front-end Developer at the same company from 2021 to 2022. His role involves utilizing his skills in CSS and micro frontends, particularly in projects that enhance user experience and application performance.
Previous Experience in Front-end Development
Prior to his current role, Ricardo held various positions in front-end development. He worked at Accenture as a Front-end Developer from 2019 to 2021 and at Reator Digital as a Front-end Developer from 2017 to 2019. He also gained experience as a Software Trainee and Software Development Intern at Reator Digital and Hoolyn, respectively, between 2015 and 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Gouveia earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (UFOPA), completing his studies from 2013 to 2020. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in front-end development, particularly in areas such as information architecture and presentation design.
Community Engagement and Meetups
Ricardo actively participates in software communities, contributing as a speaker and listener. He organizes the HTML SP meetup in São Paulo, which focuses on sharing knowledge in front-end web development for entry-level professionals. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering learning and collaboration within the tech community.
Notable Projects and Interests
Ricardo has worked on significant projects, including the rewriting of an elderly healthcare management application in the USA. This project involved overhauling the architecture using micro frontends in React. He has a particular interest in CSS, emphasizing microinteractions, reuse, modularization, and performance.