Alex Oliveira
About Alex Oliveira
Alex Oliveira is a Senior Engineering Manager at Tremendous, with extensive experience in software engineering and systems architecture. He has contributed to various organizations and projects, particularly in the Ruby on Rails community, and has a strong background in diverse technologies.
Work at Tremendous
Alex Oliveira serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Tremendous, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and managing teams to ensure the successful development and maintenance of software solutions. His leadership contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering department.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Alex Oliveira held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Zipmark Inc. as a Senior Engineer for nine months in 2016, and at Stack Builders as a Senior Developer for three years from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Systems Architect at ride.com for one year from 2015 to 2016, and as a Lead Developer at AC Informática for three years from 2008 to 2011. His experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Alex Oliveira studied at SENAC/RS, focusing on Project Management, and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidade Católica de Pelotas, completed from 2005 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in systems architecture and engineering leadership, particularly in e-commerce, banking systems, and financial applications.
Contributions to the Ruby Community
Alex Oliveira is an active member of the Rails-API organization, contributing to the development and maintenance of Rails API projects. He is a maintainer of ActiveModelSerializers, a significant library in the Ruby on Rails community. Additionally, he has created and maintains several important Ember.js libraries, including ember-json-api-adapter and ember-localstorage-adapter. His work has been recognized in the Japanese Rubyist Magazine, highlighting his contributions to the Ruby community.
Speaking Engagements and Conferences
Alex Oliveira has spoken at prominent conferences such as Euruko, RubyConf Argentina, and RubyConf Brazil. He has also presented at universities, sharing his knowledge and experience with engineering students. His participation in these events demonstrates his commitment to the software engineering field and his role as a thought leader in the community.