Ricardo Zanini Fernandes
Senior Principal Software Engineer @Red Hat
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Principal Software Engineer @Red Hat
Mississauga, ON, CA
EDUCATION
Uninove - Universidade Nove de Julho
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Uninove - Universidade Nove de Julho
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Management Information Systems, General
Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RICARDO ZANINI FERNANDES
I\'m a passionate open-source contributor and software architect with deep expertise in cloud-native development, Java backend systems, and Kubernetes. Over the years, I’ve contributed significantly to leading open-source initiatives such as Quarkus, the CNCF Serverless Workflow Specification, and the Apache KIE project.Currently, I lead the architecture and development of Apache KIE SonataFlow, a modern workflow orchestration platform. My work spans from designing scalable solutions to mentoring teams, collaborating with product managers, and supporting customers to deliver business value.I specialize in building Kubernetes Operators with Golang, and I thrive in cross-functional environments that involve team leadership, community building, and stakeholder collaboration. I’m also a regular speaker at open-source conferences such as KubeCon, and I enjoy writing technical blogs to share knowledge with the broader community.Whether it\'s hands-on engineering, leading strategic initiatives, or contributing to open standards, I bring passion, clarity, and purpose to everything I do.
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