Rudá Maia — Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Solution Architect & AI-Native Software Engineer
LinkedIn | Email | Phone: +55 021996137257 | Niterói, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Summary
Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Solution Architect, and AI-Native Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise platforms for organizations including Syneos Health, TIM, CPFL, PepsiCo, Unilever, BR Malls, and Cosan.
Specialized in Acquia Drupal, React, cloud-native architecture, and AI-assisted software engineering. My background spans architecture, full-stack development, DevOps, consulting, and technical leadership, combining enterprise engineering with AI-native workflows using LLMs, MCP, and agentic development.
Core expertise: Enterprise Architecture • Acquia Drupal • React/Next.js/TypeScript • AWS/Azure/Pantheon • DevOps & CI/CD • AI-Assisted Engineering • API Design • Open Source
Selected Highlights
- 20+ years delivering enterprise platforms and digital products.
- Specialized in Acquia Drupal, React, cloud-native architecture, and AI-native engineering.
- Led enterprise solutions for Syneos Health, TIM, CPFL, PepsiCo, Unilever, BR Malls, and Cosan.
- Architecting scalable, API-first, multi-site platforms with modern DevOps practices.
Experience
Expert Technology Engineer — NTT DATA (Nov 2020 - Dec 2024)
- Clients: TIM, TIM-X, TIM METIS, CPFL, Pepsico, Unilever
- Architected and delivered enterprise-scale Drupal and React platforms across Acquia, Azure, and AWS.
- Led development teams and system integrations, introducing AI-assisted development practices and specification-driven techniques to enhance project lifecycle from analysis to quality assurance.
Drupal Specialist — Kazama (Jun 2018 - Today)
- Kazama is my own consulting business, providing outsourced Drupal expertise for clients like BR Malls, Syneos Health, and Cosan.
- Delivered full-stack engineering across Drupal, React, custom APIs, and enterprise platforms.
- Integrated AI-native engineering practices using LLMs, structured specifications, and autonomous agents to improve productivity and accelerate delivery.
Full-Stack Developer — Somos Educação (Dec 2017 - Jun 2019)
(Full-time position)
- Developed a content authoring solution using Drupal Thunder.
Freelancer (Jun 2016 - Dec 2017)
(Freelance / Consultant role)
- Worked for OAB (Order of Attorneys Brazil), The Navy, and others.
- Produced video training and technical consulting for Drupal.
Drupal Developer — U7 Solutions (Jan 2017 - Sep 2017)
(Freelance / Consultant role)
- Project: rvezy.com
Drupal Developer — Fisqua (Jan 2015 - Jun 2016)
(Full-time position)
- Full-stack Drupal development.
Chief Technology Officer — Overglobe (2012 - 2014)
(Freelance / Consultant role)
- Created an indoor wireless marketing solution using Raspberry Pi.
Drupal Team Leader — Logomotiva (2011 - 2012)
(Full-time position)
- Led a team delivering corporate websites and internal tools.
- Ensured code quality, architecture decisions, and timely project delivery.
Web Projects Manager — Aeon Technologies (2008 - 2010)
(Full-time position)
- Managed a development team delivering Drupal websites and PHP-based web services.
- Handled project scoping, client relations, and full-cycle delivery.
Web Designer — Ability (2004 - 2007)
(Full-time position)
- Designed website layouts and user interfaces using Photoshop.
- Converted designs into functional HTML/CSS and performed basic PHP development.
Education
- Major in Computer Networks
- Network Telecommunications Systems — SENAC Rio de Janeiro
- 2004 - 2006
Skills
Core Technologies
- JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, HTML5, CSS/SASS, Bash
- React, Next.js, Vite, Redux, Gatsby
- Drupal, Acquia Site Studio, Gutenberg
- AWS, Azure, Acquia Cloud, Pantheon, Docker, CI/CD
- MySQL, REST APIs, Headless CMS, Varnish, Memcached
AI Engineering
- AI-Assisted Software Engineering, LLM Integration, MCP, Agentic Workflows, Specification-Driven Development, AI Code Generation, AI Debugging, Workflow Automation
Certifications
- Acquia Certified Site Builder (2021)
- Acquia Certified Developer (In Progress)
About Me
- Passionate about building scalable products from architecture through long-term evolution.
- Experienced in enterprise consulting, technical leadership, full-stack engineering, and AI-native software development. Fluent in English and native in Portuguese.