I am a slow thinker, curious, and enamored with learning, leadership, and philosophy.
I build software and have done so since I can remember. The past two and a half decades have been a pleasant mix of building and leading large software engineering teams. I am part of the Doximity (NYSE: DOCS) founding team, and now serve as SVP, Engineering. Additionally, I am proud to be a Core Founding Board Member of The Rails Foundation.
An IBM XT computer enraptured me; I was but ten years old. I’ve spent the rest of my life trying to recreate that feeling.
I’ve built several commercial software products with C++ and Ruby, ran a successful software agency for five years, and sold a small start-up.
I am a tiny investor and advisor to a few brilliant companies. I am grateful to have a lovely wife and two spectacular kids. I am a lover of all things Formula 1 (and racing) since the age of 6.
I emigrated from Brazil to the U.S. at the age of 14. When I was 15, I started working to pay my way. Since then, I’ve learned a lifetime’s worth of lessons from spectacular mentors, colleagues, and friends.
I hope the content here challenges your assumptions. I have fun writing it.
Podcasts and Media
Video: LeadingEng – Preventing Leadership Stasis
Video Podcast: Growing as a Leader (Interview in Portuguese: Crescimento como Líder)
Tropical.rb Panel with Robby Russell (Planet Argon), and Amanda Perino (Executive Director of The Rails Foundation).
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