Marco Tomás
Senior Platform Engineer
Corroios
Summary
A proactive and highly skilled Senior Platform Engineer with over 15 years of experience in IT, specializing in cloud solutions, DevOps, and infrastructure automation. Marco has extensive expertise in infrastructure migration using Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines to streamline process automation and improve deployment efficiency. He has successfully led critical infrastructure projects, delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms across multi-cloud environments. Marco is well-versed in cloud orchestration, infrastructure automation, and hybrid cloud strategies, with hands-on proficiency in tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS and Azure. He brings a strong automation mindset, continuously driving improvements in performance, security, and efficiency. His technical foundation includes Python, Shell and both Linux and Windows systems. With certifications in Agile Project Management and Chaos Engineering, Marco demonstrates a commitment to innovation, reliability, and resilience. Fluent in Portuguese and English, he is a collaborative team player who effectively bridges technical and business needs, ensuring continuous improvement in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Platform Engineer
Marco Tomás Unipessoal, Lda
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with clients to implement cloud solutions in Azure and AWS, providing expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD implementation, and monitoring/observability setup
- Led network configurations, migrations from on-prem to cloud, and optimized cloud environments for cost savings
- Developed ephemeral environments to streamline testing and development processes
- Delivered tailored solutions to meet clients' specific cloud needs, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and security
Senior Platform Engineer
Expert Thinking
09.2023 - Current
- Part of the Azure Infrastructure team, contributing to the development of Terraform modules for use across all teams
- Built and deployed Azure Cloud infrastructure using Terraform and GitHub CI/CD
- Focused on cost optimization in Azure environments and the creation of new infrastructures in additional regions, supporting cloud migration efforts
- Enhanced infrastructure processes by improving Terraform modules and CI/CD workflows
Senior DevOps Associate Engineer
Global Shares
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented migration from on-prem to Azure Cloud using Terraform and CI/CD for complete infrastructure automation
- Collaborated on designing the new cloud architecture and integrated HAProxy for load balancing
- Secured the environment with cloud security best practices, firewalls, and Cloudflare
- Embedded monitoring solutions with Grafana and Prometheus
- Deployed Jenkins for automated project workflows
- Implemented Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for iOS/Android mobile development, creating dedicated mobile testing environments
- Investigated Azure AVD environments and automated their creation
- Created test environments for iOS using Kubernetes
Senior DevOps Associate Engineer
J.P. Morgan
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented migration from on-prem to Azure Cloud using Terraform and CI/CD for complete infrastructure automation
- Collaborated on designing the new cloud architecture and integrated HAProxy for load balancing
- Secured the environment with cloud security best practices, firewalls, and Cloudflare
- Embedded monitoring solutions with Grafana and Prometheus
- Deployed Jenkins for automated project workflows
- Implemented Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for iOS/Android mobile development, creating dedicated mobile testing environments
- Investigated Azure AVD environments and automated their creation
- Created test environments for iOS using Kubernetes
DevOps Team Lead
Tamanna.com
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Led a team of two, overseeing cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives
- Implemented ephemeral environments using GitLab, optimized Azure costs-reducing Kubernetes expenses-and enforced security checks across infrastructure
- Collaborated with backend leads on performance improvements
- Deployed ChatGPT in Kubernetes to assist with troubleshooting and resolution suggestions
- Mentored and trained a junior team member, fostering their growth in cloud and DevOps practices
- Managed WAF in Cloudflare and enhanced CI/CD automation for Terraform in Azure
Senior DevOps Engineer
Tamanna.com
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed ephemeral environments for all projects using GitLab, enabling developers to test in temporary cloud setups
- Optimized Azure cloud costs, particularly reducing Kubernetes expenses
- Implemented security checks across the entire infrastructure and managed WAF in Cloudflare
- Designed specialized monitoring per application and team using Datadog
- Automated Terraform CI/CD pipelines for Azure infrastructure deployment
Senior DevOps Engineer
Global Shares
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Implemented migration from on-prem to Azure Cloud using Terraform and CI/CD for complete infrastructure automation
- Collaborated on designing the new cloud architecture and integrated HAProxy for load balancing
- Secured the environment with cloud security best practices, firewalls, and Cloudflare
- Embedded monitoring solutions with Grafana and Prometheus
- Deployed Jenkins for automated project workflows
- Implemented Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines for iOS/Android mobile development, creating dedicated mobile testing environments
DevOps Platform Manager
Vodafone
10.2018 - 02.2019
DevOps Engineer
FOURSOURCE
05.2018 - 10.2018
Infrastructure Engineer
Farfetch
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Develop automation and tools with a DevOps mindset on one or more strategic initiatives in the Infrastructure engineering team e.g
- Cloud Orchestration, Infrastructure Automation, CI/CD Pipeline
- Follow good practices about scale, performance, geo-distribution, multi-cloud, code maintenance, documentation etc
- Keep Evolving, Keep Improving
- Fully own what you build by supporting the colleagues on using and extending the automation and tools so that they can deliver faster, better, harder, stronger! You did it you own it!
Engenheiro de software
Altitude Software
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Software development for an Automatic Testing Framework;
- New automation features;
- Analysis and Support;
- Scrum Methodologies;
- Direct report to project manager;
Outsourcing IT Consultant
BOLD International
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Software development for an Automatic Testing Framework;
- New automation features;
- Analysis and Support;
- Scrum Methodologies;
- Direct report to project manager;
Programmer/Project Manager
HORIZON-Residential Technology GTCS Lda
07.2012 - 07.2014
- AMX Developer
- Control4 Developer
- Design's Programming for AMX Touch Panel Control
- Home / Home Designers in Omnigraffle
- Project Management Residential / Commercial
- Home Cinema Realization
- Computer Networks
Técnico
Plano Circular
10.2006 - 05.2008
Education
Engenharia Informática e de Computadores -
01.2007 - 01.2016
Ensino Básico e Secundário - Ciências e Tecnologias
01.2002 - 01.2008
Skills
Hybrid Cloud
Cloud Security
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Cost Saving
Ephemeral Environments
Terraform
Azure
AWS
Github actions
Gitlab CI/CD
Python
Jenkins
Cloudflare
Certification
Dot Native Customer Centricity badge
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Crossfit
Surf
Travel
Music
Cinema
Timeline
Senior Platform Engineer - Marco Tomás Unipessoal, Lda
09.2023 - Current
Senior Platform Engineer - Expert Thinking
09.2023 - Current
Senior DevOps Associate Engineer - Global Shares
04.2023 - 08.2023
Senior DevOps Associate Engineer - J.P. Morgan
04.2023 - 08.2023
DevOps Team Lead - Tamanna.com
08.2022 - 04.2023
Senior DevOps Engineer - Tamanna.com
09.2021 - 08.2022
Senior DevOps Engineer - Global Shares
02.2019 - 09.2021
DevOps Platform Manager - Vodafone
10.2018 - 02.2019
DevOps Engineer - FOURSOURCE
05.2018 - 10.2018
Infrastructure Engineer - Farfetch
01.2018 - 04.2018
Engenheiro de software - Altitude Software
03.2015 - 10.2016
Outsourcing IT Consultant - BOLD International
03.2015 - 04.2016
Programmer/Project Manager - HORIZON-Residential Technology GTCS Lda
07.2012 - 07.2014
Instituto Superior Técnico - Engenharia Informática e de Computadores,
01.2007 - 01.2016
Técnico - Plano Circular
10.2006 - 05.2008
Externato de Penafirme - Ensino Básico e Secundário, Ciências e Tecnologias
01.2002 - 01.2008