Summary
José De Almeida is an Azure Containers Support Escalation Engineer with a decade of hands-on experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting Linux-first infrastructure for enterprise cloud services. Based in Lisbon, he combines deep systems expertise (RHCE, CKA) with a track record at Microsoft and large service providers, previously leading open-source teams and complex projects like multi-site VPNs and multi-PHP development platforms. Comfortable in both customer-facing escalation roles and backend operations, he excels at turning critical incidents into durable platform improvements. An MBA in Planning and Corporate Strategy complements his technical background in computer engineering, enabling him to align engineering solutions with business needs. An active open-source advocate and licensed pilot, he brings disciplined problem-solving and a penchant for practical automation to high-pressure environments.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Planning and Corporate Strategy, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Planning and Corporate Strategy at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Platoon Leader, High School Graduate, Military College, Platoon Leader, High School Graduate, Military College at Colégio Militar - Military School
Engenheiro Informático, Degree in Computer Engineering, Engenheiro Informático, Degree in Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas