Ricardo Carvalheira

About Ricardo Carvalheira

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science from the University of Florida. I bring a strong foundation in software engineering principles and hands-on professional experience building, testing, and maintaining production systems. My technical skill set includes Python, C#, C++, and C, along with solid experience in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, and Linux. I have worked across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.My professional interests focus on software development, web platforms, and cloud computing, with a strong appreciation for Agile methodologies and iterative delivery. I am highly analytical, comfortable working with data, and experienced in translating complex problems into practical solutions. I value feedback, continuous improvement, and challenging environments that push both technical and personal growth.Outside of work, I enjoy hands-on DIY projects, solving Murder Mystery games, flying FPV racing drones, and exploring immersive experiences through VR gaming.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer i

   Payroc

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Led the integration of two payment gateways with POS systems, expanding supported transaction paths and improving migration compatibility.• Upgraded legacy projects and dependencies, significantly reducing vulnerable packages and improving security posture.• Improved blast message campaign throughput by 14x by optimizing processing flows and execution strategy.• Optimized PDF generation in a WebAssembly application by refactoring synchronous image processing to async workflows, reducing average response time by 73 percent and eliminating the majority of high latency executions in production.• Established internal engineering standards covering branching strategy, pull requests, code reviews, testing, and Git workflows, strengthening code quality and team consistency.• Acted as a primary reviewer and technical advisor, contributing heavily to code reviews and mentoring while aligning implementations with architectural goals.• Demonstrated rapid adaptability by transitioning across stacks, including C#, C++/CLI, WebAssembly, and Java based systems, to support evolving platform initiatives.

Education

• Seminole State College of Florida

  Associate of Arts - AA

• University of Florida Online

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

• Universidade de Pernambuco

  Incomplete Studies: Bachelors of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2015 — 2017