Summary
José Melo is a Web Tech Lead and full-stack engineer with 12 years of experience building and leading teams that deliver production-grade web platforms. He combines deep Ruby on Rails and Go backend expertise with front-end HTML5/CSS3 skills and strong DevOps experience using Docker and Ansible to run reliable CI/CD pipelines in Agile environments. Currently splitting leadership roles at Sword Health and Bloom, he focuses on scalable, user-centered solutions in healthcare tech and other service-driven sectors. He holds an M.Sc. in Engineering (Computers and Telematics) from Universidade de Aveiro, and is noted for blending hands-on coding with team mentorship and operational ownership. An analytical thinker comfortable across the stack, he often bridges product, engineering and infrastructure to shorten feedback loops and accelerate delivery.
12 years of coding experience
12º, Humanistic Science - Science and Technology, 12º, Humanistic Science - Science and Technology at Escola Básica e Secundária da Madalena do Pico
M.Sc. in Engineering, Computers and Telematics, M.Sc. in Engineering, Computers and Telematics at Universidade de Aveiro
English, Portuguese