
Marcus Vinicius Guedes
Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of experience designing scalable platform architectures, building cloud-native distributed systems, and leading cross-functional engineering teams across global markets. Delivered enterprise-grade solutions for Fortune 500 clients across fintech, healthcare, and travel — driving operational efficiency, accelerating delivery velocity, and enabling business growth through strategic technical leadership.
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Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of experience designing scalable platform architectures, building cloud-native distributed systems, and leading cross-functional engineering teams across global markets. Delivered enterprise-grade solutions for Fortune 500 clients across fintech, healthcare, and travel — driving operational efficiency, accelerating delivery velocity, and enabling business growth through strategic technical leadership.
From building foundational enterprise systems in the early 2000s to architecting cloud-native platforms serving millions of users today, I combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision — designing solutions that scale, teams that deliver, and architectures that endure.
Experience
Software Engineer
Initial Force AS
Spearheading frontend architecture and full-stack delivery of cloud-native platforms for a Norwegian technology consultancy, serving as technical lead across multiple concurrent enterprise client engagements.
- ◆Architected scalable React/TypeScript frontend systems adopted as the organizational standard across all client projects, reducing developer onboarding time and accelerating feature delivery cycles
- ◆Led cloud migration initiatives from legacy monolithic applications to Azure-hosted microservices on Kubernetes, enabling continuous deployment and eliminating manual release bottlenecks
- ◆Drove cross-functional technical strategy spanning frontend, backend (.NET), and infrastructure — directly influencing client retention through consistent on-time, high-quality delivery
Senior Software Engineer
Avenue Code
Delivered high-impact enterprise software solutions for Fortune 500 clients at a global IT consultancy, leading frontend architecture and mentoring engineering teams across distributed, multi-timezone environments.
- ◆Led frontend development for Fortune 500 client engagements, delivering production systems serving millions of end users across retail and financial services verticals
- ◆Mentored and upskilled a team of junior engineers, establishing code review practices and component architecture standards that reduced post-deployment defect rates
- ◆Orchestrated cross-timezone collaboration with distributed teams spanning 3+ time zones, driving technical alignment and ensuring consistent delivery against aggressive enterprise deadlines
Senior Software Engineer
Travix International
Engineered high-traffic booking platforms and travel search engines at one of Europe's leading online travel companies, operating brands serving millions of monthly visitors across CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, and BudgetAir.
- ◆Optimized search and booking platform performance for systems handling millions of daily requests, directly improving conversion rates and end-user experience
- ◆Built React-based frontend components for multi-brand travel platforms, enabling rapid feature deployment across 3+ consumer-facing brands simultaneously
- ◆Designed microservices architecture patterns that improved system reliability and reduced page load times, contributing to measurable revenue uplift
Senior Software Engineer
Avenue Code
Engineered enterprise-grade applications for major retail and financial services clients, establishing reusable frontend architecture and development standards across the consulting practice.
- ◆Built reusable component libraries adopted across multiple project teams, reducing frontend development time and ensuring UI consistency across enterprise client deliverables
- ◆Established frontend best practices and coding standards for the consulting organization, directly improving code quality and reducing time-to-production for new projects
Freelance Consultant
Florence Healthcare
Consulted for a healthcare technology startup digitizing clinical trial workflows, delivering features that streamlined regulatory compliance and document management for research sites nationwide.
- ◆Designed and delivered document management features that automated previously manual clinical trial workflows, reducing processing overhead for research site coordinators
- ◆Built Node.js/MongoDB backend services supporting compliant data handling for clinical trial documentation across multiple research facilities
Technology Architect
attps Informática S.A.
Led architectural design, technical strategy, and a development team for enterprise software solutions — defining technology standards, system integration patterns, and migration strategies for large-scale government and private-sector applications.
- ◆Directed a team of developers through full software lifecycle — from requirements and architecture through production delivery — for government and enterprise clients
- ◆Defined and implemented technology standards, migration strategies, and system integration patterns adopted across the organization's entire project portfolio
- ◆Architected migration of legacy systems to modern .NET platforms, reducing maintenance overhead and improving system performance and scalability
Senior Software Engineer
attps Informática S/A
Developed and maintained enterprise applications across government and private-sector projects, building deep expertise in backend systems, database optimization, and full software lifecycle management.
- ◆Delivered enterprise applications for government and private-sector clients, managing full development lifecycle from requirements gathering through production deployment
- ◆Optimized SQL Server and Oracle database performance for large-scale transactional systems, improving query response times and overall system throughput
Software Analyst
Suporte Informática
Launched professional career analyzing requirements and delivering software solutions for local businesses, building foundational expertise in full-stack development, database design, and client-facing project delivery.
Education
Graduate, IT Management
IETEC
2007 – 2008
B.Sc. Computer Science
Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte
2000 – 2006
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