Carlos Oliveira

Carlos Oliveira

Overcoming Bottlenecks: Strategies for Boosting Productivity in Engineering and Product Teams

Productivity is a key metric for engineering and product teams, as it directly affects the speed and efficiency with which projects are completed. However, many teams struggle with bottlenecks and inefficiencies that can slow down their progress and lead to missed deadlines and lost opportunities. To overcome these bottlenecks and

The Risks of Technical Debt: Why Cutting Corners Can Cost You in the Long Run

Technical debt is a concept in software development that refers to the extra cost that can result from taking shortcuts or neglecting to follow best practices in the creation of a software system. These shortcuts can take the form of poorly designed code, rushed feature development, or outdated technology choices.

Building a Solid Foundation: The Key to Avoiding Productivity Black Holes in Tech Teams

If you work in tech, you've probably heard of the term "productivity black hole." This is a term used to describe the inefficiencies and bottlenecks that can occur within engineering and product teams, causing projects to take longer than anticipated, and sometimes, resulting in missed deadlines

A not so nice story when leading an engineering team

I want to share a story about my experience leading a team in a company with a culture that was different from my own leadership style. The camaraderie between employees was great, but it seemed to me that it was a way for them to protect themselves from the toxic

A story on how I helped rebuild the engineering culture

As a technology leader, I was brought in to help a struggling tech company experiencing high turnover rates and missed deadlines. I knew something needed to change, so I defined and implemented a strong engineering culture emphasizing inclusivity and openness, respectfulness, ownership and responsibility, no shortcuts, professionalism, quality, and craftsmanship.

How we reduced the time to market for software products

Let me tell you a story about how we revolutionized our product development process and reduced our time to market by a whopping 73% on average! As a CTO in the finance space, I was always looking for ways to keep up with the fast-paced nature of the tech industry

Official Bio

As a technology professional with a passion for finance, I am dedicated to connecting people, technology, and corporate vision. My career has been about creating scalable solutions that deliver strong ROI and a bespoke fit with corporate goals. Originally from Portugal, I studied Computer Science at NOVA University Lisbon before