Name’s Daniel.
Nice to meet you!
I’m a Cloud Solution Architect at Zoi in Lisbon, Portugal, but I've also worked as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and System Administrator. As you may have noticed, I kind of like infrastructure stuff.
How I Work
I design resilient, scalable cloud solutions, backed by my solid infrastructure background and numerous professional certifications.
I love turning ideas into reality, shaping how I build cloud systems. Working closely with my team, I create solutions that boost security, compliance, cost efficiency, and time-to-value—helping clients streamline operations and reach their goals.
Technologies
Experience
Description
A Cloud Solution Architect is a professional who designs and implements cloud computing solutions for organizations. They bridge the gap between complex business requirements and cloud technology capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Design cloud architectures that meet business needs, considering factors like scalability, security, cost, and performance
Create migration strategies to move existing systems to the cloud
Develop best practices and architectural guidelines
Ensure solutions comply with governance and security requirements
Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
Cloud Solution Architect
2024 - Present
Technologies
Infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
Police-as-code tools like Checkov
FinOps tools like Infracost
DevSecOps tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Projects
Cloud Data Center implementation for the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer 🚛
Description
A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is a professional who applies software engineering principles to infrastructure and operations problems. They focus on creating highly reliable, scalable, and efficient systems.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain infrastructure automation
Implement monitoring and alerting systems
Analyze system performance and reliability metrics
Develop solutions to reduce operational toil
Balance reliability with innovation through error budgets
Create and refine incident response procedures, on-call rotation policies, and post-incident reviews to prevent future failures
Site Reliability Engineer
2019 – 2023
Technologies
Infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates
Image and container build tools like Packer, Podman, and Docker
Container orchestration systems like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Rancher
Observability platforms like Grafana
Systems monitoring and alerting toolkits like Prometheus
Projects
tb.lx Platform, an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built to abstract away infrastructure complexity and streamline the developer experience 🧑💻
Truck API, Daimler’s single source of truth (SSoT) for APIs 🌎️
Description
An Infrastructure Specialist or a System Administrator (SysAdmin) is a professional who manages, maintains, and secures an organization's IT infrastructure. They focus on keeping systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software
Implement security measures like patches and system updates
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
Perform regular backups and ensure disaster recovery capabilities
Manage virtual network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and connectivity
Provide technical support for infrastructure-related issues
Document system configurations and maintenance procedures
Infrastructure Specialist
2014–2019
Technologies
IBM Power Systems (including servers, storage, and software like AIX, PowerVM, and PowerVC)
Operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server
Infrastructure management tools like Red Hat Satellite
Virtual infrastructure systems like VMware vCenter
Backup tools like IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
Projects
Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN) infrastructure team, where I've maintained continuous involvement in managing and optimizing their on-premises infrastructure 🏦
Description
A System Specialist is a professional who focuses on specific technology systems or platforms within an organization. They have deep expertise in particular systems rather than broader infrastructure management.
Key Responsibilities
Become the subject matter expert for new and current customers of IBM Power Systems
Install, configure, and maintain software and hardware
Manage system upgrades, patches, and maintenance
Train users and other IT staff on system functionality
Analyze system performance and implement improvements
Integrate solutions with other enterprise applications
Power Systems Specialist
2009–2014
Technologies
IBM Power Systems (including servers, storage, and software like AIX, PowerVM, and PowerVC)
Physical server management systems like the Hardware Management Console
Virtualization technologies like the Virtual I/O Server and Integrated Virtualization Manager
High Availability solutions like PowerHA SystemMirror
Projects
IBM CAC (Centro de Atendimento ao Cliente), a team handling enterprise-level support across multiple industries, including educational institutions, financial services, public sector agencies, retail, and manufacturing organizations ☎️