Ricardo Teixeira
About Ricardo Teixeira
Ricardo Teixeira is a Principal Data Architect at Thoughtworks, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in data engineering and architecture, having held various leadership roles in notable companies across the UK and Portugal.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Ricardo Teixeira serves as the Principal Data Architect at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data architecture to enhance organizational capabilities and drive data-driven decision-making.
Previous Experience in Data Architecture
Prior to his current role, Ricardo worked at Auctane as Director of Data Products and Databases from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Tech Lead & Data Architect at Talkdesk from 2017 to 2018. His experience includes significant roles at Metapack Group as Head of Data and Funding Circle UK as Senior Data Engineer & Data Architect.
Educational Background
Ricardo Teixeira earned a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. He also attended E.S. Rocha Peixoto from 1998 to 2001, completing his secondary education.
Expertise in Data Engineering
Ricardo has a strong background in defining data engineering roadmaps and building data products. He has extensive hands-on experience in big data, transitioning from technical roles to senior engineering management. His career includes various positions that have contributed to his expertise in data architecture and engineering.
Career Progression
Ricardo's career began in customer support at Vodafone from 2002 to 2007. He then transitioned to technical roles, including a software engineer internship at SONAE and positions as a Java Developer at ItGest and a Data Engineer at WIT Software. He further developed his skills as a Lead Big Data Engineer at Farfetch before moving into data architecture roles.