+55-41-99715-1336 g1mar@icloud.com linkedin.com/in/gpupo/ Curitiba, PR, Brazil
IT Executive with 25+ years of experience in technology projects, driving digital transformations, talent acquisition, development, and retention, software engineering, and startup management.
I focus on delivering value by seeking creative solutions, always aiming for greater visibility, return, and profitability for the business. I am passionate about aligning IT with business objectives, building strategic partnerships, empowering teams, and delivering exceptional results.
I assist business owners and managers in guiding and defining technology strategy, aligning it with corporate goals and innovation.
I hold degrees in IT Management, Information Security, and IT Project Management, and I am pursuing an MBA in Strategic Business Management. I started my career as a web designer and progressed into roles as a developer, project manager, and executive.
I have a proven track record of success, including Ebit Awards, and my leadership encompasses technology development, IT strategy implementation, and building high-performance teams. I have successfully delivered innovative solutions, managed cloud migrations, and led corporate governance initiatives, ensuring robust security practices.
The areas I am currently focusing on for improvement include Business Strategy, People Management, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence.
NVPC 11/2023 - Out 2024 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Startup management, assessment of financial and operational impacts, transition planning, strategic decision-making, and organizational change management.
C-Level, Coaching & Mentoring, E-commerce, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Product Strategy, Service Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Startup management, Strategic Vision Google Workspace , Monday, PowerBI, Wakatime
NVPC 01/2018 - 10/2023 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Co-Founder and CTO, development of a SaaS B2C platform for auto parts, Integration Hub, Marketplace Platform.
Building C-Level Relationships, C-Level, Cloud Application Development, Cloud Computing, Coaching & Mentoring, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Design System, DevOps practices, Domain Driven Design, E-commerce, IT Outsourcing, IT Recruitment, IT Strategy, Leading Meetings, Microservices, Policy Development, Process Definition, SaaS Strategy, Software Development, Software Licensing, Software Quality Assurance, Strategic Thinking, System Architecture, System Development, Team Management, Technology Management AI-pair programming, AWS CloudFormation, AWS EC2, AWS ECS, AWS Lambda, AWS RDS, AWS S3, AWS SES, Agile methodologies, Ansible, Apache Jackrabbit, Apollo Client, Bash, Bootstrap, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud-native solutions, Cloudflare, Docker, ES6, Elasticsearch, FastAPI Framework, Figma, GO, Git, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot, GraphQL & REST API, JWT (JSON Web Tokens), JavaScript, Kubernetes, Kubernetes, Linux, Logstash, MariaDB, Material-UI, Meilisearch, MongoDB, NPM, Nginx, Node.js, OAuth 2.0, PHP, PHPUnit, Pandas, PostgreSQL, Python, RabbitMQ, React, Redis, SSL/TLS, Symphony Framework, Travis CI, Typescript, VSCode, Webpack, Wordpress, Zabbix
Sépha Perfumaria 06/2012 - 10/2017 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Engineering and development of a B2C platform specializing in the sale of perfumes and cosmetics. One of the Top 5 online Perfume and Cosmetic stores in Brazil, recognized with multiple awards, including the E-bit Award for Best Store in the Perfume and Cosmetics category three times: Best Diamond Store (2013), and Best Gold Store (2015 and 2016).
AWS Web Services (AWS), Cloud Computing, Coaching & Mentoring, Coding Standards, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, IT Recruitment, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Software Quality Assurance, System Architecture, Technology Management AWS EC2, AWS RDS, AWS S3, AWS SES, Agile methodologies, Apache Webserver, Bash, Bootstrap, Cloudflare, Git, GitHub, JavaScript, Linux, Linux, Mysql, Nginx web server, PHP, PHPUnit, Python, R, REST & SOAP APIs, Redis, Redmine, SSL/TLS, Sphinx search, Symphony Framework, Webpack, Wordpress, Zend, jQuery
Consultant 01/2000 - 07/2012 Paraná, Brazil
Agile Methodologies, Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, Linux, System Architecture, Systems Analysis, Technology Management, Web Development Bash, Mysql, Apache Webserver, Capistrano, Git, JavaScript, Linux, PHP, SOAP & REST API, SVN, Symphony Framework
WB4B/C 11/2011 - 06/2012 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Team efficiency in development, code development processes, and agile practices.
Cybersecurity, E-commerce, Metodologias ágeis, Problem Solving, Service Delivery, Software Licensing, Software Quality Assurance, System Architecture, Team Management, Teamwork, Web Development, Web Engineering Apache Webserver, Git, JavaScript, Linux, Mysql, PHP
Flex Digital 01/2007 - 02/2010 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Software architecture and project management, leading the development of the Flexweb system, an internet monitoring solution, acting as an internet gateway, applying security criteria and usage filters, detailed internet usage monitoring, blocking unauthorized access, protection against online threats, and implementing usage policies.
Agile Methodologies, Cybersecurity, Linux, Project Management, Software Design, System Architecture, Technology Management Ajax, Apache, Bash, HTML, JSON, Jabber, JavaScript, LDAP, Linux, Mysql, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, OpenVPN, PHP, PHP, Perl, Rsync Server, SVN, Squid Proxy, Subversion version control, XML, Yahoo UI
Pupo & Nogueira 03/2002 - 12/2006 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Supervision of employees, accounting, and supplier relationships. Retail of computer hardware, selling products on Mercado Libre.
Billing Systems, Communication, Computer Industry, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Negotiation, Personal Drive, Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Management, Third Party Vendors, Web Development, Web Engineering Javascript, MySQL, PHP
Cabral & Pupo 06/2001 - 12/2002 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Web development and digital content management.
Communication, Domain Names, Entrepreneurship, Product Strategy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Software Development, System Development, Systems Analysis, Web Development, Web Engineering Apache Webserver, Bash, Javascript, Linux, MySQL, PHP
Amaral & Pupo 01/2001 - 12/2001 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Niche clothing brand specializing in t-shirts. Creativity and business through sourcing innovative materials, fabrics, overseeing the production process, and product packaging.
Communication, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Personal Drive, Product Strategy, Third Party Vendors Corel Draw, MSN
Terra Networks Brasil S/A 01/2000 - 12/2000 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Sales of website hosting services, corporate project development, server co-location, and internet domain registration and management. Client guidance during digital transformation, technical sales, and customer support.
Business transformation, Communication, Domain Names, Linux, Service Delivery, Software Licensing, Teamwork ADSL, Dial-up Internet Access, Linux, PPOE
ZAZ Internet Service Provider (ISP) 01/1999 - 07/2000 Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
Development of corporate websites, planning and scope definition, design and layout, email subscription forms, configuration of internet access software, assisting clients with email setup, PPOE connections, and corporate proxies. I managed the regional portal regularly updating the cultural agenda and community events.
Business transformation, Communication, Linux, PHP, Personal Drive, Service Delivery, Systems Analysis, Teamwork, Technology Development, Web Development CGI, Dial-up Internet Access, Flash animations, HTML, JavaScript, Linux, PHP3, PPOE, Perl
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of key managerial disciplines: Project Management, Financial Operations, Corporate Compliance, Investment Analysis, Operations and Maintenance, Sustainability, and Organizational Strategy
Project Management, Financial Operations Management, Corporate Compliance, Financial Analysis of Investments, Operations and Maintenance Management, Sustainability in Organizations, Organizational Strategy
Governance, incident management, skills to lead security teams, shape organizational policies, risk and crisis management, Security strategies, risk mitigation, security practices to address emerging threats, robust security culture
Business Intelligence, Quality Management of Software, Governance of Information Technology, Thesis, Fundamentals of Business Process Management/Workflow, Security Management, Research Methodology, Methods and Practices in Requirements Engineering
Best practices in project management, including the PMP and PMBOK frameworks, Business Intelligence, Software Quality Management, Business Process Management/Workflow, and Requirements Engineering. Leadership of innovative IT projects and delivery of cutting-edge technological solutions that address business challenges
PMP - Project Management Professionals, PMBOK, Business Intelligence, Software Quality management, Business Process Management/Workflow, Requirements Engineering
IT Service Management, Information Security, Legislation Applied Computing, Electronic Commerce, Software Quality, Free Software, Knowledge Management in IT, IT Strategic Planning, Methodologies and Software Projects, Database, Integrated Management Systems, Professional Practice in IT, Foundations for Information Systems, Computer Organization
Statistics and R for the Life Sciences Harvard, 09/2015
Quality Engineering and Management Technical University of Munich, 09/2015
Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions Microsoft, 09/2015
Platform Engineering Foundations by Dave Swersky LinkedIn, 11/2024
Computer Science and Programming Using Python MITx, 11/2015
Natural Language Processing with PyTorch LinkedIn, 05/2024
Cyberwar, Surveillance and Security University of Adelaide, 07/2015
Software Architecture: Domain- Driven Design LinkedIn, 12/2022
Continuous Integration in PHP with Jenkins, VIII Conferência Latino-Americana de Software Livre - Latinoware 10/2011 and The Developers Conference 2011 Florianópolis 08/2011
Software Configuration Management: Benefits of Distributed Version Control for Software Projects, UNISUL 06/2011
The cat ate my source code: Lecture, DevStack Summit 06/2023
The dynamics of information, new media and Competitive Intelligence, Grupo de Usuários de Métodos ágeis do Paraná 01/2011
Information Security Management: Policy For Using Mobile Codes In Web Browsers Within Organizations, UNISUL 01/2015
The Relevance of DDD for CTOs and Technical Leaders, TallerCast 12/2022
"Exceptional professional and an inspiring leader. I witnessed his incredible ability to be both helpful and patient while teaching me new technologies. Always demonstrated a genuine commitment to the professional growth of the entire team, constantly offering new challenges that helped me expand my knowledge and skills. His encouraging and motivated approach has created a positive and productive work environment." Tatiana Moreira, BRQ Digital Solutions, Business Intelligence Analyst - 07/07/23
"His ability to master a wide range of complex subjects is impressive. He solves complex problems in a simple way, always with a sharp vision for technology and product development. He is an inspiring leader, promoting collaboration and stimulating innovation. Working under his leadership is a true honor. I recommend him as an exceptional and strategic professional." Ricardo Cabral Baggio, Straumann Group, Portfolio Supervisor - 05/27/23
"His openness to innovation and willingness to embrace new ideas have been truly inspiring! One of the most striking characteristics of his leadership is the autonomy he provides. His trust in our skills and expertise gives us the freedom to explore new paths and seek innovative solutions. Being led by Gilmar is a guarantee of many challenges. With a good dose of good humor." Alyne Almerim, RD Station, Engineering Coordinator - 05/24/23
"Undoubtedly an outstanding leader. In a very human way, he manages to balance the demands and freedom that remote work provides. Another point I must mention is his ability to build a culture of collaboration and the pursuit of common goals, even within the technology area." Nando Martins, Folk Rocket, Owner partner - 10/11/22
"Always in a good mood, he always brings something new or just a different and simpler way of doing things. I remember situations where I was stuck on a problem and he brought a solution in such a simple way that it didn't even seem like a solution." Leonardo Koehler, O2B, Technical leader - 09/30/22
"An incredibly talented and dedicated professional. Much more than a leader, Gilmar is an encourager and a friend, always very fair, sensible and concerned with the growth and well-being of everyone around him. An extremely approachable, creative person and an excellent inventor of metaphors." Alison Valente, NVPC, Technical leader - 09/05/22,
"An extraordinary friend and professional, with a clear and systemic vision of life and business, he manages to convey confidence in his work, especially during this time that we have been in partnership, always bringing new things, inventing, radicalizing, skills that no one can take away from him and that become more evident every day." Jordano Gonzatto, Taller Negócios Digitais, Diretor de Negócios - 11/08/21
"His work is very consistent and impeccable. He is a great manager and shares his knowledge with the team." Paulo Ribeiro, DBServer, Senior Product Designer - 01/10/14
"Excellent manager and a great professional, as well as a great mentor and friend." Eduardo Hayashi Magagnin, Indra, DevOps Engineer - 12/26/13
Articles in Portuguese about ways to develop and improve corporate platforms and products, maximize team productivity, the search for efficient and innovative methods to improve productivity and quality, technology as a powerful tool to achieve goals.