Manuel R.
About Manuel R.
Manuel R. is an Engineering Lead at Onfido, specializing in data-driven decision-making and team leadership. He has a background in software engineering and data engineering, with experience at various organizations including DefinedCrowd and INESC-ID.
Current Role at Onfido
Manuel R. serves as the Engineering Lead at Onfido, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering teams and emphasizes the importance of maintaining engineering best practices. His work involves bridging the gap between research and production to create products that meet customer needs.
Previous Experience at DefinedCrowd
Prior to his current role, Manuel R. worked at DefinedCrowd in various capacities. He served as a Big Data Engineer from 2018 to 2019, then transitioned to the role of Lead Software Engineer (ML) from 2019 to 2020. He later became the Data Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021. His experience at DefinedCrowd included building autonomous, high-performing teams focused on delivering value in short iterations.
Research and Academic Background
Manuel R. began his career as a Junior Researcher at INESC-ID, where he worked from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Instituto Superior Técnico in 2017. He studied at Instituto Superior Técnico from 2010 to 2014, earning a degree in Information Systems and Computer Engineering, and continued his education there to achieve an MSc from 2013 to 2015.
Early Career at DataSonar and INESC-ID
Before joining DefinedCrowd, Manuel R. worked as a Software Engineer at DataSonar from 2015 to 2017. He also had a brief tenure as a Junior Researcher at INESC-ID from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to his foundational skills in software engineering and research.
Focus on Data-Driven Decision Making
Throughout his career, Manuel R. has focused on democratizing data-driven decision-making within organizations. He aims to provide self-service data products that empower teams to make informed decisions based on data insights.