Welcome, my name is

Alexandre Pires.

Software/Systems Engineer

A passionate IT professional with 10+ years of experience building tools on open-source tech, delivering solutions that drive business success.

About Me

Over 10 years of experience in developing software and tools on top of open-source technologies, managing server infrastructures across architectures for high availability and performance, delivering business-driven solutions, and leading systems, projects, and teams across diverse IT environments. Here are a few skills I've been improving over the years:
  • Software development
  • Cloud platforms
  • Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Virtualization
  • Project management
  • Team leading and mentoring

Experience

Cloud Native/Platform Engineer - KBC
Jul 2021 - present
AWS engineer focused on building a Kubernetes-based platform. Part of a delivery-to-business team, responsible for designing, developing, and driving adoption of an EKS platform for business teams, with a strong focus on architectural design and building CI/CD solutions using GitHub Workflows.
DevOps/Linux System Engineer - Siemens
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Hired as a Linux System Engineer to develop and serve as a CI/CD Engineer for a new Azure DevOps-based Linux solution supporting the company’s internal clients. Main responsibilities included using technologies like Docker, Ansible, Molecule, and Podman to design and build the core platform for clients to build, test, and deploy their software.
DevOps/Backend Lead Developer - MovAI
Set 2019 - Dec 2020
As the Backend/DevOps Lead, I was responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline infrastructure. I worked closely with the Project Manager and R&D Manager to establish proper procedures and methodologies for a software development company, participated in the QA process, and led the design and implementation of the company’s product deployment strategy. As the most senior developer, I played a key role in mentoring new team members, introducing best practices and design patterns, and helping to elevate the technical skills of the existing development team.
Linux System Engineer / DevOps Engineer - ALPEGA Group
Set 2018 - Aug 2019
Hired full-time as a Systems and DevOps Engineer to operate and enhance infrastructure, implement a new monitoring solution and deployment pipeline in AWS, enabling the adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD. Played a key technical role in the company’s ’lift-and-shift’ migration project to AWS."
Linux System Engineer / Senior IT Manager - HBD
Mar 2013 - Aug 2018
HBD is a private South African investment company focused on the sustainable and responsible development of Príncipe Island. With around 500 employees, HBD invests in social, agricultural, and infrastructure development, aiming to establish eco-resorts, including 5-star properties. Initially hired as a consultant, then brought on full-time to build the IT department from the ground up and restructure the company’s network and IT technology portfolio.

Education

2021 - present
Bachelor of Science Robotics Engineering
International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
2016 - 2023
Bachelor of Science Computer Science Engineering
Universidade Aberta, Portugal
GPA: 4 out of 5.0

I published one paper in the University Journal on parallel computing.

High School
Escola secundária de Anadia
GPA: 3 out of 5.0

Get in Touch

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