Rudá Maia

Senior Full-Stack EngineerSolution 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


Experience

Nov 2020 - Dec 2024

Expert Technology Engineer — NTT DATA

  • 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.
Jun 2018 - Today

Drupal Specialist — Kazama

  • 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.
Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

Full-Stack Developer — Somos Educação

(Full-time position)

  • Developed a content authoring solution using Drupal Thunder.
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

Freelancer

(Freelance / Consultant role)

  • Worked for OAB (Order of Attorneys Brazil), The Navy, and others.
  • Produced video training and technical consulting for Drupal.
Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

Drupal Developer — U7 Solutions

(Freelance / Consultant role)

Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

Drupal Developer — Fisqua

(Full-time position)

  • Full-stack Drupal development.
2012 - 2014

Chief Technology Officer — Overglobe

(Freelance / Consultant role)

  • Created an indoor wireless marketing solution using Raspberry Pi.
2011 - 2012

Drupal Team Leader — Logomotiva

(Full-time position)

  • Led a team delivering corporate websites and internal tools.
  • Ensured code quality, architecture decisions, and timely project delivery.
2008 - 2010

Web Projects Manager — Aeon Technologies

(Full-time position)

  • Managed a development team delivering Drupal websites and PHP-based web services.
  • Handled project scoping, client relations, and full-cycle delivery.
2004 - 2007

Web Designer — Ability

(Full-time position)

  • Designed website layouts and user interfaces using Photoshop.
  • Converted designs into functional HTML/CSS and performed basic PHP development.

Education


Skills

Core Technologies

AI Engineering


Certifications


About Me