Hi, I’m Rodrigo Dlugokenski. Nice to have you!
I’m looking to:
- Learn more about our world through scientific or engineering lens;
- Work and share experiences with curious and knowleadgeable people;
- Build tools and tech that helps people reach their goals.
If you share any of these objectives, please reach me out.
Intro
As a seasoned Software and Data Engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry, I have honed my skills in a diverse range of technologies and methodologies. My career has been marked by a commitment to innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
Key interests and technologies
- Connecting to other engineers, scientists and the like minded
- Exploring Machine learning pipelines, training and running models, using it to provide user facing UIs
- Web services and apps with the following languages and frameworks:
- Elixir with Phoenix (biggest interest)
- Ruby on Rails (due to my experience)
- Recent enough JS frameworks and tools, like Svelte (want to work)
- Other JS frameworks with experienced peers
- Golang with experienced peers
- Data processing using python, SQL, data warehouses, data pipelines
- Rust programming, sane low level and systems programming
- Having fun with self hosted solutions using containers, linux, low code tools
- Having fun with small custom built gadgets, electronics, circuits, raspberrys, so on
Experience
Data Engineer / Data Pipeline Developer
Jaya Tech, São Paulo, Brazil (Remote)
2022 - 2023
- Improved geospatial data processing initiatives for a major agricultural client, enhancing data-driven insights and decision-making.
- Designed cost-effective data architectures and implemented scalable solutions using Apache Spark, Python, Pandas, and AWS.
- Led the onboarding and technical training of new team members, ensuring successful project execution and knowledge transfer.
Senior Software Engineer
ecoPortal, Auckland, New Zealand (Remote)
2021 - 2022
- Developed a new GraphQL API and introduced UI enhancements to the main product, improving overall functionality and user experience.
- Collaborated in a cross-functional team to integrate new features and maintain high software quality standards.
Senior Software Engineer
Jaya Tech (Contractor for Everly Health), São Paulo, Brazil (Remote)
2020 - 2021
- Contributed to healthcare industry by developing accessible and efficient APIs and data pipelines to several parties.
- Worked within a 100% remote team, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.
Head of Data Science / Data Engineer
Qconcursos.com, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Hybrid)
2018 - 2020
- Directed the data strategy, overseeing the development and maintenance of data pipelines and processing frameworks.
- Managed a data science team, implementing agile methodologies and CRISP-DM-like process to drive research and development efforts.
- Deployed tools such as AWS Redshift, Metabase, and related AWS data processing services to enhance data accessibility and analysis.
Data Engineer / Data Science Leader
Qconcursos.com, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Hybrid)
2018
- Established a new Data Science team, developing toolchains and data processing pipelines to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Advocated for a data-centric culture within the organization, delivering early analysis and insights to inform strategic initiatives.
- Spearheaded specialized data analysis process, aggregating data from heterogeneous sources to support sales, marketing, finance and operational teams.
Senior Software Developer
Qconcursos.com, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2016 - 2018
- Modernized the main product by upgrading to Rails 5 and enhancing the stack for a responsive experience across various devices.
- Promoted agile principles within the development team, fostering improved communication and collaborative workflows.
Software Developer (Full Stack / Ruby)
Total Commit, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2016
- Developed APIs and user interfaces using Ruby on Rails, collaborating directly with clients to define project scopes and deliverables.
Software Developer (Data Visualization) | Research Assistant
UFRGS, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2010 - 2016
- Created data visualization tools and pipelines for IP network metrics using open-source technologies like Ruby, Rails, and PostgreSQL.
- Contributed to a partnership with Vivo (Telefonica), focusing on agile development and delivering high-value projects.
- Helped with data analysis, how to obtain the best measurements and provide data insights to network engineers.
Network Engineering Research Assistant
UFRGS (Partnership with Digistar), Porto Alegre, Brazil
2009 - 2010
- Conducted research and testing on MPLS network protocol implementations, including Linux kernel modifications and interoperability testing with Cisco equipment.
Network Engineer Trainee
Globalnova, Porto Alegre, Brazil
2009
- Managed Linux servers and VoIP systems, gaining hands-on experience with server administration, Zabbix monitoring, and Postfix mail server setup.
Education
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science
2007 - 2016
- Graduated from one of the top 5 computer science programs in Brazil, recognized for its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on cutting-edge technology and research.
- Specialized in software engineering principles, which have been instrumental in my professional development and success in building resilient software architectures.
- Cultivated a passion for functional programming languages, enhancing my problem-solving skills and contributing to my proficiency in writing high-quality code.
- Delved into complex software development and database architecture, adopting best practices that have significantly improved the performance and scalability of the systems I’ve designed.
- Embraced leadership opportunities by mentoring peers, preparing me for supervisory roles and the management of diverse technical teams in my career.
Outro
With a strong foundation in computer science from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, I have developed a robust portfolio of projects that demonstrate my expertise in data processing, software engineering, and team leadership.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a knack for revitalizing products, assembling high-performing teams, and advocating for agile principles to improve communication and efficiency.
My technical acumen spans a broad spectrum, from full-stack development with Ruby on Rails to data visualization and network protocol research. I am passionate about delivering value through early analysis, evangelizing data-driven decision-making, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
Resume in PDF
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Keywords
This is mainly targeted to recruiters and people alike
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Software Engineering
- Principles and leadership
- Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Web related
- Ruby
- Ruby on Rails
- Javascript (vanilla)
- Python (flask)
- NodeJS (express)
- CSS with flex grid
- Tailwind
- Semantic HTML
- Systems, automation
- Rust
- Go
- Tooling
- Git
- Docker, LXC, containers
- Linux shell
- Linux administration
- Fedora, NixOS
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Data Engineering
- Datawarehouse
- AWS Redshift
- Databricks
- Data processing
- Python
- Pandas
- AWS Lambda
- AWS Glue
- Kinesis
- Datawarehouse
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Data analysis
- Metrics & measurements
- Aggregating data from several sources
- Providing insights
- Budgets
- SaaS metrics
- Trends from timeseries data