Core Skills
ResiliencyCursorSwagger API
"I operate at the intersection of robust backend engineering and the decentralized future. From securing telecom systems to architecting Layer 3 blockchain solutions, my career is defined by resilience and complexity."
Blockchain Tech
OP Stack, CosmosSDK, Solidity, Smart Contracts.
Infrastructure
Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, GCP, IaC.
Leadership
Chapter Lead capable. Mentorship & Team Building.
Technology Stack
Trusted By Industry Leaders
L3
Interval.xyz
L3 Blockchain
MCP
Freelance
MCP Wallet
Crypto
Qredo
Crypto Custody
Infura
ConsenSys
Infura / Codefi
Swiss
Rolex
Swiss Luxury
CIB
BNP Paribas
CIB Banking
Automotive
BMW Munich
Automotive
Core
CGD
Core Banking
Telecoms
PT Inovação
Telecoms (Altice)
The Journey
Lead Developer
Pictet Technologies
January 2026 - Present
Luxembourg / Remote
- Leading technical chapters and driving engineering excellence across distributed teams.
- Architecting robust, scalable solutions and enforcing high-standard DevOps practices.
- Leading recruitment interviews and technical screening for senior engineering chapters.
- Mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
JavaSpring BootGoLangKubernetesDockerAzure
Blockchain & Backend Architect (Stealth)
Interval.xyz
April 2024 - Present
USA
- Research and deployment of a Layer 3 (L3) solution using OP Stack.
- Created enterprise-grade modules for seamless L3 integration.
- Architected and implemented a blockchain firewall to enforce granular enterprise policies (Geo-fencing, Whitelisting).
- Created POCs for authenticating Web3/Web2 and transaction signing (Firebase, Auth0, Privy, MM).
GoLangTypeScriptOP StackKubernetesAWSKustomize
Founder / Lead Architect
Freelance - MCP Wallet
Ongoing
Remote
- Created the MCP Wallet protocol, bridging AI agent capabilities with secure Web3 interactions.
- Exploring the 'Agentic Web'-where LLMs autonomously manage assets via secure, verifiable wallets.
MCPWeb3LLMsGoLang
Senior Blockchain Engineer
Qredo
December 2022 - September 2023
Lisbon, Portugal
- Integrated QChain with Stacks to enable asset locking, transaction monitoring, and settlement processing.
- Architected and developed an abstract asset-locking (deposit and settlement) component on Layer 1.
- Led the integration of multiple Cosmos chains (Atom, Kava, Osmosis, Celestia, etc.).
- Refactored Qredo Block Explorer, improving throughput by 30%.
- Conducted professional technical interviews and defined hiring standards for the blockchain engineering department.
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Blockchain Engineer (Professional Services)
ConsenSys
November 2021 - December 2022
USA
- Research and implementation of IaC for L1 and L2 blockchain networks (Starknet, Avalanche, Celo).
- Built Data Availability Committee (DAC) infrastructure for Arbitrum Nitro.
- Delivered high-stakes projects for ProtocolLabs and Codifi Assets RWA.
- Implemented blockchain health checks for EVMs.
- Performed technical recruitment interviews for senior protocol and frontend roles.
GoLangSolidityTypescriptInfuraTrufflePulumi
Senior Full-Stack Lead (Nearshore)
Rolex
2021
Switzerland / Remote
- Led the digital transformation of specialized luxury management workflows via Bubble-Go (Switzerland).
- Streamlined internal asset management systems, reducing manual processing time by 25%.
- Modernized legacy logic into a responsive, high-security Node.js architecture.
- Led technical interview processes for nearshore engineering talent.
Node.jsPostgreSQLAzureSecurity Hardening
Tech Lead
TechFirm Portugal
October 2020 - November 2021
Lisbon, Portugal
- GoLang lead developer. Started a GoLang team, enforcing best practices.
- Main activities: Architect, Development full-stack, Estimations/allocation of work tasks, Selection of team members.
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Technical Lead | Senior Software Engineer
BNP Paribas CIB
June 2019 - October 2020
Lisbon, Portugal
- Architected modern microservices for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) systems, integrating NLP report analysis for automated insights.
- Engineered real-time SGR feed data integration to stream mission-critical market data to front-end dashboards.
- Developed an automated mail distribution system leveraging ML models for intelligent routing and prioritization.
- Migrated legacy monolithes to a containerized K8s architecture using Go and Skaffold for accelerated development cycles.
- Active member of the technical recruitment board, conducting high-level CIB engineering interviews.
ReactJavaGoLangSpring BootKubernetesSkaffoldKafkaDockerNLPML
Team Leader (Nearshore NTT Data)
BMW
June 2016 - September 2018
Lisbon, Portugal / Munich
- Leading nearshore developer team working to BMW Munich.
- Trainer in Everis Academy, delivering technical excellence sessions to senior engineers.
- Conducted extensive recruitment interviews and technical tests for nearshore expansion.
- Established an inclusive culture and career progression roadmap in a high-performance developer group.
JavaSpringAngularDockerRancherAgile
Senior Backend Specialist
CGD (Caixa Geral de Depósitos)
Pre-2016
Lisbon, Portugal
- Optimized core banking services and redesigned payment processing modules to handle peak loads.
- Performed Java performance tuning and Oracle DB optimizations.
Java EEOracle DBWebSphereEnterprise Security
Lead Architect / Software Engineer
PT Inovação (AlticeLabs)
September 2001 - June 2015
Aveiro Area, Portugal
- A 14-year journey of continuous improvement and engineering excellence, delivering mission-critical value across 4 continents.
- Architected performance-critical systems serving millions of subscribers across the Altice global network.
- Mastered the lifecycle of complex systems, from initial concept to decadal maintenance.
- Experienced technical interviewer for carrier-grade system engineering roles.
JavaPerformance ProfilingTelecom ProtocolsDistributed SystemsDevOps