Joel Silva
About Joel Silva
Joel Silva is a Senior Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience in system development and software engineering. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Chief Architect at OptumHealth and has expertise in technologies such as Spring Boot, Java, and Docker.
Current Role at Zinkworks
Joel Silva is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Zinkworks, a position he has held since 2020. He works in Athlone, Ireland, contributing to various software engineering projects. His role involves utilizing his extensive experience in system development to enhance the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Joel Silva held several positions in software engineering. He served as Chief Architect at OptumHealth from 2015 to 2020, and as a Senior Software Architect from 2013 to 2014. He also worked as a System Analyst at CPM Braxis and Cristal, and as a Software Development Engineer at Portugal Telecom, accumulating over 13 years of experience in the field.
Educational Background
Joel Silva obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Universidade Salvador, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education with a specialization in Web Systems and Applications from 2004 to 2005 and earned an MBA in Information Management from 2007 to 2008, both from the same university.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Joel Silva has developed a strong technical skill set throughout his career. He is proficient in technologies such as Spring Boot, Java, Docker, Microservices, Postgres, Kubernetes, and Python. His expertise is particularly noted in telecom projects, where he has applied these technologies to solve complex challenges.
International Collaboration Experience
During his tenure at Portugal Telecom, Joel Silva served as a focal point between Brazilian and Portuguese teams for the Portugal Telecom Inovação project. This role highlighted his ability to facilitate international collaboration and communication among diverse teams.