Rui Salgado - Software Developer

I have been developing software professionally since 2007. Over time my interests have shifted, from highly transactional backend systems to web apps and mobile apps, with a sprinkle of embedded software. I guess I fit into what many call full-stack dev. I like challenging projects and prioritize those with a positive social mission or impact. I prefer being close to the implementation, as an individual contributor or team lead, but can also participate as a software architect or solution designer.

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ASML | 2020 - present

• As part of "Applications Business Line - Digital Platform" provided training, support, developer tools and consultancy in developing applications on top of a newly developed analytics platform. More than 100 software engineers trained.
• As part of "Applications Business Line - Overlay" developed applications that semiconductor fab engineers use to improve yield of particularly overlay-sensitive devices, such as memory cells.

• java
• spark
• react
• typescript
• SAFe

Nelson Shoenen | 2020

• Increased customer autonomy for in-store product discovery and order placement by co-developing a new retail kiosk application.

• react
• typescript

Fatboy | 2020

• Drove higher sales conversion during a traffic surge by implementing a complete redesign of the Fatboy.com shopping bag and checkout experience.

• react
• ruby on rails
• scrum-master

Buurkracht | 2018 - 2020

• Architected and led the development of the Buurkracht web and mobile app, a hyper-local social network aimed at improving neighborhood cohesion in the Netherlands.
• A state-of-the-art hybrid app delivered through the browser, Google Play Store and iOS App Store.

• preact
• graphql
• firebase
• cordova

Brick Parking Enforcement | 2018 - 2019

• Increased service capacity by an order of magnitude by rewriting a Ruby-based ANPR camera server to use a non-blocking IO approach.
• Implemented a Java-based service and dashboard to monitor bollards and access cameras, used to control access to streets.
• Developed an offline-first Ruby tool deployed on Raspberry Pis in parking garages to ensure continuous operation of gates and access control during network outages.

• java
• akka
• postgresql
• postgis
• ruby
• celluloid:io
• rabbitmq
• sqlite

Philips Consumer Health | 2015 - 2016

• Developed and maintained a service to aggregate health markers from multiple Philips devices (e.g., smart watches, weight scales) and derive personalized recommendations for improving cardiovascular health.
• Engineered the service to meet stringent security, compliance, and performance standards required for handling sensitive health data at scale.

• java
• spring boot
• golang
• postgresql
• cloud foundry

Yellowbrick International | 2014 - 2015

• Developed a cross-platform mobile app (targeting iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 8) for digital payment of car parking, in the Dutch and Belgian markets.
• Performed significant rework of legacy backend systems to accommodate new client platform and interaction model.

• html5
• marionettejs
• cordova
• java
• oracle db

Seacon Logistics | 2013

• Architected and implemented a modular enterprise integration platform, which was later successfully spun off as its own commercial product (integrationmadeasy.com).
• The platform allowed users to visually model information flows and featured two thick-client applications for design and management, alongside a runtime for workflow execution, monitoring, and logging.

• java
• camel
• karaf
• html5
• ruby on rails
• mongodb

eCarConnect: Burn Fat Not Fuel | 2013

• BFNF is a platform that promotes a healthier lifestyle for its users, by measuring and "gamifying" the impact of replacing a car in favor of an bike or e-vehicle.
• Users could attach a custom GPS tracker to their bike to automatically track journeys, or use their mobile devices.
• Created a cross-plaform app available through the browser, Google Play and Apple App Store.
• Created an administative backend for partner institutions, such as universities looking to incentivize healthier habits.
• Created a middleware application to interface with the custom GPS tracker over a custom RF protocol, implementing data synchronization and support for firmware upgrades.

• sencha touch
• ruby on rails
• java
• camel
• mysql

IkonID Business Services | 2009 - 2010

• Part of a small product development team working on a suite of Java-based applications.
• Helped extend and implement BPM solutions in the banking and retail industries, for clients such as Lidl, Meditel and SNCF.

• java
• spring
• hibernate
• enhydra shark
• xpdl
• terracotta

CGI Group | 2007 - 2009

• As a key member of a small team, developed and deployed 'Octopus,' a system for event extraction and correlation, at major telecom clients including Portugal Telecom and Ziggo.
• The system provided operational insight by allowing the monitoring and mapping of application events to business processes.

• java
• spring
• hibernate
• mysql
• oracle db
• bash scripting
• adobe flex + blazeds

University of Minho, Portugal | 2003 - 2007

BSc Information Systems and Technologies

Portuguese - native

English - fluent

Spanish - sufficient