I am a bilingual Portuguese-English software professional with over 25 years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and system architecture. I have led teams as Tech Lead, Development Manager, and Full-Stack Developer across SaaS, e-commerce, CRM, and B2B platforms. I thrive on designing robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions for customers such as SBT, Burger King, and Victorinox.

Tiago Luz

I am a bilingual Portuguese-English software professional with over 25 years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and system architecture. I have led teams as Tech Lead, Development Manager, and Full-Stack Developer across SaaS, e-commerce, CRM, and B2B platforms. I thrive on designing robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions for customers such as SBT, Burger King, and Victorinox.

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I am a bilingual Portuguese-English software professional with over 25 years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and system architecture.

I have led teams as Tech Lead, Development Manager, and Full-Stack Developer across SaaS, e-commerce, CRM, and B2B platforms. I thrive on designing robust architectures, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality solutions for customers such as SBT, Burger King, and Victorinox.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Software Development Manager | Tech Lead at Tolv
November 1, 2013 - Present
Led the design, development, and maintenance of SaaS and cloud-based platforms, focusing on performance, scalability, and integration. Drove the adoption of microservices, DevOps practices, and multi-cloud strategies across SaaS, e-commerce, CRM, and help desk projects. Mentored engineers, established technical standards, and aligned delivery with client requirements for major accounts.
Tech Lead | Cloud Architect at KLAV Systems
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Led migration of legacy systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and designed the RConnect platform for media workflows. Managed cross-functional teams, defined architecture, security, documentation, and quality standards; oversaw CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and reliability improvements.
Software Developer | Tech Lead at Tolv
November 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025
Led multiple projects end-to-end, defined architecture, and guided dev teams. Migrated legacy ASP/Perl components to modern PHP/MySQL/Linux stacks, and expanded the team to include backend, frontend, and infrastructure specialists; promoted best practices in architecture and agile methods.
Software Development Manager | Tech Lead at South Tech (now Vogel Telecom)
July 1, 2006 - October 15, 2025
Led software development teams, ensured project delivery and quality, and implemented training and continuous improvement initiatives. Built and mentored a 10-person team across back-end, front-end, and infrastructure domains, aligning with business goals.
Tech Lead | Software Developer at FastCompras
December 1, 2005 - October 15, 2025
Directed development of an e-commerce SaaS platform, including architecture, API design, localization, and integrations with payment gateways. Migrated to modern stacks (Linux, PHP, MySQL) and improved performance, reliability, and scalability.
Software Developer | SysOp at Tenet
January 1, 2001 - October 15, 2025
Configured and maintained network infrastructure, Linux Slackware servers, and mission-critical systems. Administered network operations, backups, and overall infrastructure reliability.
Software Developer at XCorp
September 1, 2000 - October 15, 2025
Developed and maintained B2B web applications focusing on robust, scalable solutions for corporate clients. Utilized PHP, MySQL, Linux, Perl, and WAP; delivered high-performance platforms with a focus on reliability.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
Extension in Agile Management at PUCRS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Extension in Business Intelligence and Business Analytics with Data Science at PUCRS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Extension in Data Security and Digital Responsibility at PUCRS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Node.js – HackerRank
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Angular – HackerRank
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – Certified Foundations Associate
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Professional Scrum Product Owner III (PSPO III)
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Telecommunications