Hiya
I'm Cássia, an engineering leader with 15+ years’ experience in software development and team management. I lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects, with a strong focus on technical execution, collaboration, and impact.
​I’m currently a Senior Engineering Manager at hyperexponential (hx), on a mission to build AI-driven platforms that power smarter, faster decision-making for some of the world’s most complex industries. I align day-to-day work with business goals, drive technical decisions, and build processes that help teams perform at their best.
I’ve worked across gaming, finance, and tech, always focused on connecting engineering with business goals, helping people grow, and solving problems that matter.
Leadership Skills
Technical Strategy & Vision
Organisational Growth and Development
Engineering Process Improvement
Engineering Leadership
Technical Roadmap Execution
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication
Career
Leader of the Tech Organisation for Steel Hunters 🚀🚀
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Managing a cross-functional team of 30+ to deliver a global multiplayer game. I drive Backend, DevOps, Engine, and Tools development to ensure production readiness.
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Backend and DevOps Ownership: Oversee the architecture, scalability, and stability of all backend systems and live operations infrastructure.
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Engine Maintenance and Integration: Manage Unreal Engine maintenance, version upgrades, and integration of third-party technologies.
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Internal Tools Development: Drive the development of tools that support content creation, automation, and workflow optimisation across the studio.
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Technical Strategy and Delivery: Lead four critical tech teams, ensuring alignment with studio goals and timely, high-quality delivery.
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Performance and Risk Management: Ensure technical stability and performance standards are met, while identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
Oct 2011 - May 2014
​Software Engineer
Softforce
Brazil
Led a team delivering a range of cloud-enabled and ML-driven services, spanning web development, internal tools in Python and C++, and applied machine learning in content creation workflows.
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Oversaw diverse technical projects, including web apps, internal tooling, and ML-powered features
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Productised AI-driven tools such as single-image to normal map generation in Unity ArtEngine
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Directed team operations, setting goals and tracking performance metrics
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Managed timelines and budgets to ensure smooth, on-time delivery
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Defined technical strategy and improved engineering processes and workflows
Led a development team in an Agile environment, focused on delivering web products using .NET technologies.
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Delivered and maintained .NET Core applications with SQL Server backends
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Managed on-premise infrastructure, including server setup, deployment, and maintenance
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Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines to streamline delivery and reduce deployment risks
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Planned and executed development roadmaps aligned with business goals and technical constraints
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💡🧩 Some products I helped to build:
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PetInsurance: https://www.petinsurance.ie
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InsureYourPaws: https://www.insureyourpaws.co.uk
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Multitrip: https://www.multitrip.com
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AnPost Insurance: https://anpostinsurance.petquote.ie
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CarHireExcess: https://www.carhireexcess.com/
Led a distributed Agile team across five countries, delivering enterprise-grade financial and credit systems for global sales operations.
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Designed and developed .NET 4.5 applications supporting invoicing, credit checks, and transaction processing
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Oracle and SQL Server data storage
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Implemented backend services and data access layers to handle high-volume financial data
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Ensured code quality and maintainability through clean architecture principles and layered design
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Coordinated development effort, code reviews, and integration workflows across time zones
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Built a .NET/C# real-time transport tracking app with Google Maps, delivering accurate ETAs, fleet monitoring, route optimisation, and emergency handling.
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Developed SharePoint-hosted apps using .NET for a fashion retailer with 80+ stores across Brazil.
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Created mobile web applications using jQuery Mobile for responsive user experiences.
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Developed Java Spring MVC web applications for an internal banking system, integrating with multiple external systems
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Use of Oracle databases to manage banking data.
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WPF and WCF applications related to stock exchange
Apr 2010 - Oct 2011
​Software Engineer
Brazil
Sep 2025 - Present
Senior Engineering Manager
England, United Kingdom
On a mission to build AI-driven platforms that power smarter, faster decision-making for some of the world’s most complex industries. Currently working on hx Renew, our flagship pricing decision intelligence platform. I align day-to-day work with business goals, drive technical decisions, and build processes that help teams perform at their best.
Education
Awards & Certifications
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Certified Scrum Developer
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Certified Product Owner Open
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On the Spot Award - DELL
2021
Effective People Management
Dublin, Ireland
Creative Projects Management: Methodologies and Processes
2015
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Graduate Course: IT Project Management
2014 - 2015
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Agile Project Management
2013
PMTech
Brazil
Computer Science - Bachelor's degree
2008 - 2013
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil