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I’m Marcelo Lima, a Senior Solutions Architect with 35 years in information technology, including 17 years in solutions architecture. I bring a deep hands-on background in software engineering and architecture for high-impact systems. My technical expertise spans Java, Golang, Python, and Node.js, and I have led modernization projects, cloud migrations (AWS and GCP), and digital banking initiatives across finance, government, and large enterprises.
I have a strong foundation in systems integration, microservices, and event-driven architectures, and a proven track record of turning complex requirements into resilient, maintainable solutions. My leadership style blends strategic thinking, technical depth, and mentoring—enabling teams to grow while delivering results under pressure. I’m passionate about building technology that scales with performance, security, and long-term value.
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Work Experience
Kotlin Developer / Tech Lead at WW Grainger Start
June 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Worked as a Kotlin software engineer on a short-term integration project focused on developing scalable and efficient backend solutions connecting product and business systems across the organization. Delivered clean, maintainable code and collaborated closely with architecture and product teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Leveraged cloud-native patterns and modern development practices to accelerate system interoperability and support digital transformation initiatives.
Corporate Architect at London Bridge Bank
May 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Led the construction of a new payments platform in Brazil. Defined the institution's entire solution and application architecture, internalized technologies, and trained development and tech lead teams. Worked closely with the board and served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), developing best practices and cybersecurity master plans. Also worked with coding and internalization of technologies such as Golang, Temporal Workflow Engine, and Open Policy Agent, establishing best practices in software engineering, cloud, and security.
Architect of Migration Project for Card Solutions at BMG Bank
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Responsible for the migration of Banco BMG's card solutions to the AWS cloud using .NET programming language, Kafka for messaging, and Kubernetes in AWS for container orchestration. Designed and implemented scalable and secure architectures, ensuring efficient integration of legacy systems with new cloud-based solutions.
Solutions Architect and Developer at Deustche Bank US
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025Solutions architect and Java developer in the payment tracking and auditing project for Deutsche Bank US and UK. Responsible for ensuring code quality, design and implementation of features and new architectural solutions, pipelines, and code. Managed DevOps operations and legacy migrations from on-premise to GCP cloud.
Architecture Manager and Solutions Architect at Ernst & Young
September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025Worked with Petrobras on application development and modernization, as well as migration from legacy systems to the cloud. Employed a technology stack including Java, C, C++, .NET, Kafka, AWS, Python, Azure, and Kubernetes.
Solution Architect at Ypiranga Group
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025Responsible for systems invoicing and fraud prevention, designing solutions for teams and leading planning for legacy system migration and integration of new applications. Coordinated and implemented a new identity management system, solution-based open source, ensuring legacy integration and migration planning.
Senior Security Consultant at Qriar Cybersecurity
June 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025Served as technical leader for development teams focusing on middleware practices, especially Red Hat middleware platforms. Led software development processes and security consultancy including code security with Veracode and API security with SALT.
Red Hat Middleware Specialist and Consultant at SysManager
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025Technical leader of software and integration factory, responsible for integration solutions using OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud solutions. Implemented agile methodologies and coordinated technical teams ensuring solution validation and technical audits.
Solutions Architect at Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro
March 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025Managed administrative systems projects, established development frameworks (Java EE 7 backend and Angular 4 frontend), led teams in various technologies, and acted as an agile process coach promoting efficiency and delivery.
SOA and Solutions Architect at CDS/NTC - Brazilian Navy Health Directorate
October 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Responsible for specification, technical conduction, and implementation of SIGSAUDE health services management system. Implemented service buses using WSO2 product family, IT and service governance methodologies, monitoring and generating metrics with WSO2 DAS and Pentaho. Coordinated development team ensuring quality and efficiency.
SOA and Solutions Architect at Secretariat of Finance of Rio de Janeiro
March 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Managed technological decisions and supervision of suppliers for Secretariat IT projects, including SOA projects, web services, and applications mainly using Java and .NET. Drove integration infrastructure using TIBCO FTL, and planned integration allowing efficient system communication.
SOA and Software Architect at Quality Software S.A.
October 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Prospected and implemented systems, technologies, and development processes with DevOps and continuous delivery automation. Coordinated teams using Java and .NET in complex and high-performance projects, training and supervising developers and technical leaders.
Java Systems Architect at National Petroleum Agency (CapGemini Brazil)
March 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025Responsible for internalization of new technologies, standardization, and review of systems. Implemented ESB with Apache Camel and developed critical systems using NoSQL, NodeJs, HTML5, and .NET. Led integration projects using TIBCO tooling to improve management and supervision of oil and gas trading agents.
Systems Architect and Consultant at Druid Internet Systems
June 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025Developed support systems for American Express operations in Brazil and management systems for Vivo using Java EE 7 and related technologies. Provided support for Banco Bradesco systems integration and developed decision support systems.
Java Systems Architect and Technical Development Leader at Indra
April 1, 2013 - September 2, 2025Coordinated system development teams for ICMS registration system for Rio de Janeiro Finance Department. Designed architecture modules including integration with external systems and internal systems. Improved development and management processes including adoption of Scrum.
Leader and Systems Architect at SICPAS
May 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025Led brand recognition computer vision system development using Java, C, C++, .NET for multiple clients. Responsible for architectural design for trademark recognition and oversight over development teams. Also designed architecture for Ministry of Health solution using Java 3-layer architecture.
Senior Developer at EDS
August 1, 2008 - September 2, 2025Integrated vehicle sales and exchange systems for General Motors Brazil focusing on SOA and web services on Java platform. Handled requirements analysis, design, and quality assurance for GM AC project and customer service automation. Developed support tools and maintained systems for American Airlines to ensure quality and optimization.
Systems Architect and Developer at Serpro - Federal Data Processing Service
November 1, 2006 - September 2, 2025Developed web systems with J2EE frameworks for trademark and patent design, accessibility tools, Linux and Oracle database management, client/server applications using Delphi 6, and trained developers and corporate support analysts. Implemented message services for various government agencies using Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000.
Kotlin Developer / Tech Lead at WW Grainger
June 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Worked as a Kotlin software engineer on a short-term integration project focused on developing scalable and efficient backend solutions connecting product and business systems across the organization. Delivered clean, maintainable code and collaborated closely with architecture and product teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Leveraged cloud-native patterns and modern development practices to accelerate system interoperability and support digital transformation initiatives.
Corporate Architect / CISO at London Bridge Bank
May 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Led the construction of a new payments platform in Brazil, defining the institution's entire solution and application architecture. Internalized technologies and trained teams of developers and tech leads. Served as CISO, developing the company's best practices and cybersecurity master plan. Worked with coding and internalizing technologies such as Golang, Temporal Workflow Engine, and Open Policy Agent, establishing best practices in software engineering, cloud and security.
Cloud Solutions Architect at BMG Bank
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025Architected the migration project for Banco BMG's card solutions to the AWS cloud. Designed and implemented scalable and secure architectures, ensuring efficient integration of legacy systems with new cloud-based solutions. Technology stack included .NET, Oracle, Kafka, Azure, and Azure DevOps.
Solutions Architect and Developer at Deutsche Bank US
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025Solutions architect and Java developer for payment tracking and auditing projects in the US and UK branches. Responsible for ensuring code quality, design and implementation of features, new architectural solutions, pipelines, DevOps operations, and migration of legacy on-premise systems to GCP cloud.
Architecture Manager and Solutions Architect at Ernst & Young
September 1, 2023 - September 2, 2025Worked with Petrobras on development and modernization of applications, as well as migration from legacy to cloud. Technology stack included Java, C, C++, .NET, Kafka, AWS, Python, Azure, Kubernetes, GitLab, Helm.
Solution Architect at Ypiranga Group
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025Responsible for invoicing and fraud prevention systems, designing solutions, leading migration planning of legacy systems, integration of new applications into existing systems, and coordinating implementation of a new identity management system based on open source.
Senior Security Consultant at Qriar Cybersecurity
June 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025Acted as technical leader of development teams with emphasis on middleware practices (Red Hat). Specialized in Red Hat integration middleware and platforms, promoting implementation of advanced technical solutions. Led software development, implementing development processes, training developers and managers in agile practices. Responsible for code security and API security consulting.
Red Hat Middleware Specialist and Consultant | Solutions Architect | Technical Leader at SysManager
January 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025Technical leader of the software and integration factory, responsible for integration solutions using OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes and cloud. Promoted use of agile methodologies and coordinated integration solution implementation. Technical manager at software factory specializing in Red Hat platforms and using Apache Camel and OpenShift as PaaS. Provided support to pre-sales and technical teams.
Solutions Architect at Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro
March 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025Responsible for administrative systems projects, implementing development processes, modernizing software factory, coordinating teams including developers and DBAs, and serving as agile process coach promoting agile adoption for efficiency and timely delivery.
SOA and Solutions Architect at Brazilian Navy Health Directorate
October 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Responsible for specification, technical conduction, and implementation of health services management system. Implemented IT governance methodologies, monitoring services and generating metrics. Coordinated development team using best development practices to ensure quality and efficiency.
SOA and Solutions Architect at Secretariat of Finance of Rio de Janeiro
March 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Managed technology decisions, project supervision, supplier management, and design/implementation of internal and external systems. Led SOA projects integrating various systems using messaging and service bus solutions.
SOA and Software Architect at Quality Software S.A.
October 1, 2016 - September 2, 2025Prospected and implemented systems, technologies, and development processes based on DevOps and continuous delivery. Managed complex and high-performance system projects using Java and .NET platforms, including integrations using JBoss Fuse and BRMS.
Java Systems Architect at National Petroleum Agency (Cap Gemini Brasil)
March 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025Responsible for standardization, review, and internalization of new technologies. Implemented ESB with Apache Camel integrating ANP applications. Developed critical systems incorporating NoSQL, Node.js, HTML5, and .NET.
Systems Architect and Consultant at Druid Internet Systems
June 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025Developed support systems for American Express Brazil operations in partnership with Banco Bradesco. Developed management and decision support systems using Java EE 7 and related technologies.
Java Systems Architect and Technical Development Leader at Indra
April 1, 2013 - September 2, 2025Coordinated system development team for Rio de Janeiro Finance Department’s ICMS registration system. Designed key architecture modules including integration with external systems and adoption of Scrum. Used Java and related technologies.
Leader and Systems Architect at SICPAS
May 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025Led brand recognition system development using Java EE 6 and computer vision algorithms. Managed migration to a fully Java-based version. Acted as Systems Architect for Argentine Ministry of Health project defining architecture and coordinating development.
Senior Developer at EDS
August 1, 2008 - September 2, 2025Developed integration systems for General Motors Brazil focusing on SOA and web services. Conducted requirement analysis, specification, and ensured software quality. Worked on customer service automation and CRM projects involving American Airlines.
Software Developer and Systems Architect at Serpro - Federal Data Processing Service
November 1, 2006 - September 2, 2025Participated in several web system development projects using J2EE frameworks. Developed accessibility tools for visually impaired. Conducted requirements gathering, system modeling, Linux system management, and training.
Kotlin Developer / Tech Lead at WW Grainer Start
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Developed scalable backend solutions connecting product and business systems; delivered clean, maintainable code and collaborated closely with architecture and product teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
Architecture Lead / Payments Platform Architect at London Bridge Bank
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025Led the construction of a new payments platform; defined the institution's entire solution and application architecture; internalized technologies and trained development teams; collaborated with the board and served in security governance roles while establishing best practices.
Solutions Architect / Java Developer (Payments Tracking & Auditing) at Deutsche Bank US & UK
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024Designed and implemented features for payment tracking and auditing; ensured code quality; guided architecture and DevOps pipelines; migrated legacy systems to modern cloud-native solutions.
Architect of Migration to AWS Cloud for Banco BMG Card Solutions at Banco BMG
October 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Led migration of legacy card solutions to AWS cloud; designed scalable, secure architecture; integrated with legacy systems; led teams and set best practices; implemented container orchestration on AWS.
Technical Lead / Middleware Specialist at Red Hat
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Led integration solutions and middleware practice; guided OpenShift, Kubernetes, and cloud-based architectures; mentored developers; promoted DevOps and middleware adoption; acted as a solutions architect and technical leader of the Software and Integration Factory.
Solutions Architect at SIC PAS
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012Led architecture in the SIC PAS project, focusing on brand recognition, process integration, and system modernization; guided development teams and defined architectural standards.
Systems Architect & Consultant at American Express Brazil (in partnership with Banco Desco)
July 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013Supported card operations; developed management systems with web frontend integrated to numerous back-end systems; participated in vendor coordination and systems modernization.
SOA & Solutions Architect at Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Finance
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2016Led SOA initiatives and solutions architecture for IT programs; oversaw pre-sales and governance; implemented service bus and web services integration; aligned with client IT strategies.
Systems Architect at SERPRO
September 1, 1998 - November 1, 2006Led integration projects, defined back-end infrastructure, and guided architecture governance; mentored developers and ensured software quality and project delivery.
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Universidade Catolica de Brasilia
February 1, 1995 - August 1, 2003Specialization in Design and Management of Distributed Systems (Lato Sensu) at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008Master's student in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Data Mining at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / COPPE
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025MBA in Solutions Architecture at FIAP (Faculty of Informatics and Administration Paulista)
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Universidade Catolica de Brasilia
February 1, 1995 - August 1, 2003Specialization in Design and Management of Distributed Systems (Lato Sensu) at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008Master's student in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Data Mining at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / COPPE
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025MBA in Solutions Architecture at FIAP (Faculty of Informatics and Administration Paulista)
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Bachelor in Computer Science at Universidade Católica de Brasília
February 1, 1995 - August 1, 2003Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (Data Mining) at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / COPPE
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025MBA in Solutions Architecture at FIA P (Faculdade de Informática e Administração Paulista)
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Specialization in Design and Management of Distributed Systems (Web Systems) at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / COPPE
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Financial Services, Government, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Retail
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