Ricardo Mendes is a Software Engineering Manager with 12 years of experience leading backend teams and scaling products at TOTVS, where he moved from developer to tech lead and now manages squads focused on predictable releases and reduced incidents. He specializes in structuring high-performance squads, formalizing code review practices, and creating technical guilds that accelerate knowledge sharing and career progression. His track record includes stabilizing release processes, improving operational metrics, and mentoring engineers into leadership roles. Coauthor of the book "API na Prática" and holder of Microsoft and Oracle certifications, he combines hands-on Java/.NET experience with a strategic view of product and team evolution. Based in Rio de Janeiro, he brings a pragmatic, business-aware approach to engineering leadership and a history of delivering cross-border hoteling systems and new market products.
12 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Tech Lead Program, Tech Lead Program at IFTL
Graduação em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas, Graduação em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas at Instituto Infnet
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Ricardo Mendes - Software Engineering Manager at TOTVS