José Morais

José Morais

Software Data Engineer

Based in Lisbon, Portugal

Engineering scalable data systems with impact

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About Me

More than just a Data Engineer

Continuous Learner

I stay at the forefront of technology by actively seeking new knowledge through technical literature and industry blogs. I apply these insights to continuously improve my skills and methodologies.

AI Enthusiast

I test various AI models and tools to optimize my work productivity. This hands-on approach helps me identify the most effective solutions for specific challenges.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

I develop micro SaaS applications that combine my technical expertise with business acumen. I enjoy the full product development cycle from concept to launch.

Languages

PortugueseNative
EnglishProactive

Professional Journey

My career path from present to where it all began

TripAdvisor (Viator)
TripAdvisor (Viator)
Data Engineer → Data Engineer II | 2023 - Present

Lisbon, Portugal

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWSdbtBig QueryCI/CD
  • Architected and implemented a feature store platform enabling rapid ML model development and deployment
  • Designed scalable data architecture for experimentation metrics, improving decision-making capabilities
  • Developed modular data models that streamlined adoption across product teams
  • Implemented distributed computing solutions using Spark for high-performance data processing
Miniclip
Miniclip
Data Engineer | 2021 - 2023

Lisbon, Portugal

JavaAirflowSQLAWS
  • Developed and maintained Java-based data connectors to integrate user acquisition and advertising data from multiple providers
  • Optimized ETL pipelines for improved reporting efficiency and data accuracy
  • Implemented automated workflows using Airflow to streamline data processing
Espaço Digital
Espaço Digital
Team Lead | 2017 - 2021

Lisbon, Portugal

AgileERPC#SQL
  • Led a team of developers in ERP consultancy and software implementation projects
  • Established agile methodologies that improved project delivery timelines by 30%
  • Designed and developed a fleet management solution integrated with Primavera ERP
Accenture
Accenture
Java Developer | 2016 - 2017

Lisbon, Portugal

JavaSQL
  • Developed and maintained core components a service management system for a big telecom company
  • Implemented database solutions to optimize system performance and data retrieval
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon
Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering | 2012 - 2016

Lisbon, Portugal

  • Comprehensive education in both telecommunications and computer science
  • Strong foundation in network architecture, programming, and systems design

Skills & Expertise

Technologies and skills I've mastered throughout my career

Personal Projects

Hands-on exploration of technologies beyond my day-to-day work

Kafka Real-Time Tweet Processing

Real-time data processing with Apache Kafka

Implemented a Kafka-based system with Docker and Zookeeper to process Twitter data in real-time, demonstrating stream processing capabilities and event-driven architecture.