Gustavo Silva
Software Engineer
👋 Hi, I’m Gustavo, a results-driven Software Engineer with several years of experience designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
I have expertise across the full technology stack, including React and TypeScript on the frontend, Node.js and Java on the backend, PostgreSQL databases, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
At Replai, I helped build the video intelligence platform from its MVP, contributing to the company’s $8M funding milestone. As Tech Lead, I managed a team of six engineers, overseeing hiring, mentoring, and fostering collaboration.
I’m passionate about working cross-functionally to understand product requirements and make meaningful technical decisions that drive innovation.
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Jan 2024 - Present
Senior Software Engineer at TravelPerk
Leading and contributing to the development of scalable travel management solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and improvements. Working with modern web technologies and cloud platforms to enhance the business travel experience for thousands of users worldwide.
Apr 2020 - Nov 2023
Tech Lead & Senior Software Engineer at Replai
Worked across diverse roles, including frontend, backend, devops, using a tech stack that comprises Postgres, React, Typescript, Node.js and AWS.
Contributed to securing two funding rounds totaling $8M, assisted in initial product development, team assembly, and training, while managing significant parts of the product.
As Tech Lead, managed the hiring and training processes of my direct reports, fostering a team environment that emphasized consistent delivery of high-quality software and encouraged knowledge sharing.
Aug 2018 - Apr 2020
Software Engineer at Feedzai
Helped achieve customer success, adapting the company's product to the necessities of each client.
Main activities: Java development, requirements discussion, technical design, technical leadership and DevOps
Jul 2018
Master's degree in Informatics and Computing Engineering
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Software Engineering Intern at Bosch Car Multimedia
Worked on my master's thesis under the topic "Thermal imaging for vehicle occupant monitoring".
Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
Erasmus+ programme in Barcelona School of Informatics
Topics studied: Deep Learning; Concurrency and Parallelism; Virtual and Augmented Reality; Constraint Processing and Programming; Intelligent Data Analysis Applications in Business.
Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Software Engineering Intern at Armis
Worked on a map visualization module for an internal product, gaining experience with technologies such as Angular, ASP.NET and PostGIS.
Developed a business intelligence solution for the same product using SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS and Power BI. Built a Data Warehouse and created ETL processes for keeping multidimensional cubes up-to-date.
Sep 2013
Start of my Masters in Informatics and Computing Engineering
BSc (3 years) + MSc (2 years) in Informatics and Computing Engineering (MIEIC) at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).
Born!
26th May 1995