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Accomplishments
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Ricardo Santos

Ricardo Santos

Portugal, Lisbon

Summary

With over a decade of experience in product development and team leadership, I am a self-motivated, hands-on coder recognized for visionary architecture and innovation in Digital Assets and Blockchain Engineering. My career spans strategic leadership roles in the Financial Industry, delivering exceptional results through high-performance teams, clear roadmaps, and cutting-edge solutions. Passionate about leveraging new technologies, I consistently drive business growth and technological advancements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Engineering

Parfin
01.2024 - Current
  • Directed the Rayls project, leading a team of 50 professionals to deliver a pioneering blockchain infrastructure product tested by the Brazilian Central Bank and JP Morgan
  • Built a new Ethereum Node, cross-chain private message protocol, bridges, zkTLS with Ethereum attestation services, leading a new L2 provider and changes in the code base. Designed solutions involving IPFS, product roadmaps, staking and restaking designs impacting tokenomics., Utilized frameworks and languages including Solidity, Foundry, Hardhat, Truffle, Web3.js, Ethers.js, and Brownie., Solidity, Rust, Python, Golang, Node.js, C#, TypeScript, Serverless, SQS, SNS, Lambdas, DynamoDB, Docker on Kubernetes, Redis Cache, MySQL, NoSQL, SQL, Elastic Search, IPFS, Jira, Confluence, Scrum Tools, Asynchronous Programming, Service-Oriented Architecture, Message Hubs

Founder, Chief Technology Officer

Saturn Castle
Cascais
04.2021 - Current
  • Leading innovative blockchain solutions for enterprise adoption

Head of Engineering

Parfin
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Built an MPC Custody Vault serving as a secure, scalable solution for cryptographic key management and policy enforcement
  • Integrated protocols: ETH, Any EVM-based, Solana, TRON, Polkadot, Hathor, BTC, BTC Cash, Flow
  • Conducted research and implemented Confidential Computing Deployment using AWS Nitro for enhanced security (TEE)
  • Implemented Metamask Institutional Integration
  • Developed solutions for Custody DKG, Backup Plans, and Recovery Mechanisms
  • Streamed data to Postgres for reporting purposes
  • Delivered a Mobile App for workflow approvals
  • Designed a Web3 Portfolio Management Tool integrating CEXs, banks, and third parties, connecting more than 30 exchanges
  • Created a B2B Crypto Trading Platform with Smart Order Routing, RFQ, Virtual Accounts, and On/Off Ramps

Executive Director - Core Banking & Banking as a Service

BTG Pactual
Rio de Janeiro
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Led a team of 200 professionals to build a Core Banking system from scratch, leveraging a comprehensive tech stack: AWS Serverless, SQS, SNS, Lambdas, DynamoDB, Docker on Kubernetes, Redis Cache, and MySQL
  • Planned and executed the creation of a new business unit, Banking as a Service, leveraging asynchronous services, ElasticSearch, Athena, and workflow orchestration
  • Directed teams managing Cash Management, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Enterprise Data
  • Maintained a hands-on approach to coding in C# and Golang while leading multiple managers and ensuring technical excellence

Education

MBA - Business Management

Fundação Getulio Vargas
01.2017

Skills

  • Applied Cryptography
  • Blockchain development
  • Ethereum development
  • Financial markets
  • Solidity
  • Golang
  • Serverless
  • Kubernetes
  • NoSQL
  • Scrum tools
  • Asynchronous programming
  • Microservice architecture
  • Multithreading Expertise
  • Continuous integration
  • Continuous deployment
  • Technical leadership
  • Staff retention & collaboration

Core Values

  • No Bullshit, Just Results: Results-oriented, focusing on meaningful contributions over empty talk.
  • Integrity First: Building relationships on honesty and transparency.
  • Open Source Advocate: Believing in the power of shared knowledge and collaborative innovation.
  • Keep It Simple: Solving problems with efficiency and clarity.
  • Fail, Learn, Grow: Turning setbacks into opportunities for continuous improvement.

Accomplishments

  • Led a team of 200 professionals to complete the Core Banking project, resulting in the creation of a new business unit, Banking as a Service, which remains one of the most profitable in the bank.
  • Led a team of 50 professionals to build the Rayls project, resulting in a groundbreaking product tested by the Brazilian Central Bank and JP Morgan.
  • Established strategic roadmaps, optimized budgets, and created a culture of learning and professional growth.
  • Consistently received outstanding yearly evaluations, reflecting a career marked by excellence and measurable outcomes.

Certification

  • AWS Architect Certified
  • Scrum Foundation Professional Certified
  • Practical Go Foundations

Additional links

  • GitHub, Explore my blockchain projects and contributions to open-source initiatives.
  • LinkedIn, Connect for professional updates and networking opportunities.

Languages

  • Portuguese, Native
  • English, Full Professional Proficiency

Timeline

Vice President of Engineering

Parfin
01.2024 - Current

Head of Engineering

Parfin
06.2021 - 01.2024

Founder, Chief Technology Officer

Saturn Castle
04.2021 - Current

Executive Director - Core Banking & Banking as a Service

BTG Pactual
01.2019 - 05.2021

MBA - Business Management

Fundação Getulio Vargas

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