Summary
Hilário Fernandes is a software engineering manager with 12 years of experience building resilient, secure data and BI platforms from Portugal. He blends hands-on engineering (Java, Groovy, Python, Kubernetes) with pragmatic planning and team leadership, having led development of an OLAP-based BI service, a high-availability public procurement platform, and an adapted open-source document management system. At Hitachi Vantara he helped modernize DevOps, built CI/CD automation, and prototyped a Digital Twin and LLM-facing data abstraction layer that were incorporated into product roadmaps. Known for spotting problems before they surface, he enforces testing and reliability practices while keeping teams motivated and productive. Outside work he values readable code and recharges as a snowboarder and World of Warcraft player, a mix that underscores his focus and resilience.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at Universidade de Évora
English, Portuguese