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Hi, I'm Filipe Magalhães, a systems engineer and architect with 25+ years of experience delivering complex tech programs across North America and Europe. I lead cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions that align technology with business goals, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into practical products through pragmatic engineering and hands-on leadership. I thrive on collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to improve both organizational success and the broader technological impact. I specialize in AI tool integration, system modernization, and the end-to-end delivery of resilient software platforms.…Hi, I'm Filipe Magalhães, a systems engineer and architect with 25+ years of experience delivering complex tech programs across North America and Europe. I lead cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions that align technology with business goals, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into practical products through pragmatic engineering and hands-on leadership. I thrive on collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to improve both organizational success and the broader technological impact. I specialize in AI tool integration, system modernization, and the end-to-end delivery of resilient software platforms.

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Hi, I'm Filipe Magalhães, a systems engineer and architect with 25+ years of experience delivering complex tech programs across North America and Europe. I lead cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions that align technology with business goals, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into practical products through pragmatic engineering and hands-on leadership. I thrive on collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to improve both organizational success and the broader technological impact. I specialize in AI tool integration, system modernization, and the end-to-end delivery of resilient software platforms.…Hi, I'm Filipe Magalhães, a systems engineer and architect with 25+ years of experience delivering complex tech programs across North America and Europe. I lead cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions that align technology with business goals, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into practical products through pragmatic engineering and hands-on leadership. I thrive on collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to improve both organizational success and the broader technological impact. I specialize in AI tool integration, system modernization, and the end-to-end delivery of resilient software platforms.

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Hi, I’m Filipe Magalhães, a systems engineer and architect with 25+ years of experience delivering complex tech programs across North America and Europe. I lead cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions that align technology with business goals, and I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into practical products through pragmatic engineering and hands-on leadership.

I thrive on collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and continuous learning to improve both organizational success and the broader technological impact. I specialize in AI tool integration, system modernization, and the end-to-end delivery of resilient software platforms.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Systems Engineer, Architect, Developer, R&D and Innovation Consultant at Freelancer

September 1, 2023 - Present

Provided end-to-end development services for multiple clients, focusing on AI tool integration, system improvements, and product development.

Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer (contract) at EduGamitec

March 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Led the development of edTech integration hubs to connect LMS platforms with educational apps and games, following LT I standards, prototyping adaptive learning experiences.

CTO (Interim) at Confidential - Hotel Chain

September 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Led technology strategy and architecture for a six-month interim CTO role, translating business goals into scalable technical solutions and roadmaps.

R&D Consultant, Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer at Visual Defense Inc

April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Advised on strategic AI-enabled road maintenance SaaS, designed APIs and backend systems for mobile devices, and implemented data management, device tracking, telemetry, GIS and ML pipelines.

Lead Web & Mobile Developer, Director of Software Development at Evolution Designs

September 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025

Architected and delivered robust web and mobile platforms for real estate, guiding software development strategy and performance optimization.

Web Developer, Systems Architect, Software Engineer, Consultant at Freelancer

January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025

Delivered multi-role web projects, integrated frontend and backend systems, and coached teams across client engagements.

Software Developer, Network Administrator, Linux Server Admin at Freelancer

May 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025

Implemented web and infrastructure solutions for clients in Porto, Portugal, including server administration and network setup.

Electronic Warfare, SIGINT at Portuguese Army

October 1, 1999 - October 16, 2025

Served in electronic warfare and signals intelligence, contributing to defense operations.

Web Developer, Hosting/Linux Server Admin at Freelancer

January 1, 2006 - October 16, 2025

Provided web development and hosting/server administration services for clients in Toronto, enhancing hosting environments.

Systems Engineer, Architect, Developer, R&D and Innovation Consultant at Freelancer

September 1, 2023 - Present

Delivered development services for multiple clients, focusing on AI tool integration, system improvements, and product development.

Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer at EduGamitec Luxembourg (EduGamitec, Luxembourg)

March 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Led development of edTech integration hubs to connect LMS platforms with educational apps and games, following LT I standards; prototyped LMS-LLM integrations for adaptive learning and gamified experiences.

CTO (Interim) at Hotel Chain (Confidential)

September 30, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate project requirements into effective technical solutions; led the creation of new RESTful APIs for data access and partner integrations; managed databases for data integrity and performance; introduced caching to reduce response times.

R&D Consultant, Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer at Visual Defense Inc

April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Advised on strategic approaches and technologies for a multi-tier SaaS distributed system leveraging AI for Road Maintenance; developed APIs and backend systems for mobile devices; designed admin tools, device tracking, telemetry, geospatial data processing, AI model training support, and related data pipelines.

Lead Web & Mobile Developer, Director of Software Development at Evolutionnz

September 30, 2015 - October 16, 2025

Led end-to-end web and mobile platform development and aligned software strategy with startup needs; ensured seamless cross-functional collaboration and implemented QA improvements and SEO strategies.

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems at Lockheed Martin

January 31, 2011 - October 16, 2025

Engineered performance-critical components in C/C++; integrated with hardware and RTOS; performed hardware-software co-design with microcontrollers and embedded Linux; conducted rigorous testing.

Web Developer, Systems Architect, Software Engineer, Consultant at Freelancer

January 31, 2010 - October 16, 2025

Delivered web and systems development for startups; IBM consulting; integrated diverse services; managed hosting/Linus servers; translated client requirements into actionable plans.

Software Developer, Network Administrator, Linux Server Admin at Freelancer (Portugal)

May 31, 2003 - October 16, 2025

Developed software and managed networks and Linux servers in Portugal; built scalable web applications.

Electronic Warfare, SIGINT at Portuguese Army

October 31, 1999 - October 16, 2025

Transmissions, electronic warfare; signals intelligence.

Systems Engineer, Architect, Developer, R&D and Innovation Consultant at Freelance

September 1, 2023 - Present

Delivered development services for multiple clients focusing on AI tool integration, system improvements, and product development. Modernized legacy systems, implemented APIs, and optimized performance across backend and infrastructure.

Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer (contract) at Educamitech (Luxembourg, remote)

March 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025

Led development of edTech integration hubs to connect LMS platforms with educational apps and games, following LT I standards. Designed and deployed distributed LMS infrastructure for consortium partners under an EU Horizon project; prototyped LM AI integrations for adaptive learning.

Interim CTO at Confidential Hotel Chain

September 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate project requirements into effective tech solutions. Led API development to improve data access and partner integrations; managed and optimized databases and introduced caching to boost performance.

R&D Consultant, Systems Architect, Lead Software Engineer at Homenova Inc.

April 1, 2023 - October 16, 2025

Advised executives and software engineers on strategy and technology for a multi-tier SaaS platform with AI for road maintenance. Built comprehensive backend and frontend applications, data pipelines, AI model training, and geospatial data processing.

Lead Web & Mobile Developer, Director of Software Development at Evolution.nz / Evolutionz

September 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025

Drove the startup's web and mobile platform, aligning software development with product strategy, coordinating with UX/UI and product teams, and delivering scalable architectures for growth. Mentored teams and ensured timely delivery.

Software Developer, Web Developer at Freelancer (Toronto)

January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025

Delivered web development, systems architecture, and software engineering services; provided consulting for IBM and other clients, translating client needs into actionable development plans.

Software Developer, Network Administrator, Linux Server Admin at Freelancer (Porto, Portugal)

May 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025

Developed software solutions, managed networks, and administered Linux servers for client projects, ensuring reliability and security.

Electronic Warfare / SIGINT at Portuguese Army

October 1, 1999 - October 16, 2025

Served in communications and signals intelligence roles, contributing to electronic warfare training and operations.