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Miguel Da Silva

Miguel Da Silva

Madrid

Summary

At OAG, my focus is on pioneering the DeFi space, harnessing generative AI and robust IT infrastructure to revolutionize project financing. With a proven track record at Bipgo, I've excelled in forging strategic cloud partnerships and leading agile tech teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our ethos is to set the trends, not just follow them.

The team and I translate complex technological visions into tangible outcomes, ensuring each project exceeds the high standards we set. My leadership in tech extends to mentoring a dynamic group of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence that underscores everything we do at OAG.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Lead

OAG Digital Technologies
Madrid
08.2023 - Current

OAG Pro is a new and revolutionary DeFi protocol to simplify project financing by selling ETH in installments. As a technical leat my job is to innovate and guide technology development.

I take pride in assembling and mentoring a team of 5 top-notch engineers and developers. Together, we work on translating our technological vision into reality, ensuring that every project aligns with our high standards for excellence and innovation. These are some of the things I do:

  • Created detailed project plans with timelines, deliverables, and resources needed.
  • Analyzed customer requirements to determine appropriate technology solutions.
  • Provided technical guidance on development projects as well as implementation of new technologies.
  • Mentored developers on coding best practices and standards.
  • Performed root cause analysis for production incidents and identified permanent fixes.
  • Identified opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Ensured compliance with established processes, procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
  • Assisted in the design and development of application architecture components.

Chief Technology Officer

Bipgo, Inc
Delaware
08.2020 - 07.2023

Bipgo was an extremely innovative and truly decentralized web3 social network in which people could earn money not only by sharing content but also by viewing it

My objective as CTO was to achieve commercial alliances with cloud infrastructure and services companies, we manage to apply to the Azure Founders Hub and Amazon Activate program, as well as to manage the development team and, being a small startup team, my job was also to be a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

For this specific project we used the following Stacks, vue.js for the front-end, NestJS for back-end and microservices, AWS as a cloud provider (With multiple products and services), GitHub for repository management and CI. And Python/Solidity/JS for Web3 related dev.

Unfortunately, the project could not continue because the objectives were not met when it came to raising funds to operate.

IT Manager

Wayra Energy
Quito
08.2017 - 07.2020

Wayra Energy is an Ecuadorian oil services company which was created after winning the tender to perform services in the Paka Norte field, a tender in which I participated from the negotiation table to the awarding of the contract. Later, when the company was established, I was the first employee of the company. In 2019, two new contracts were won to operate the Oso and Yuralpa fields.

My job as IT Manager included multiple responsibilities, including:

  • Provided technical support to end-users on a variety of issues.
  • Worked closely with vendors to negotiate contracts and select appropriate products or services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies and equipment used in the organization.
  • Managed the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems.
  • Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between different stakeholders regarding IT projects.
  • Performed regular system audits to identify potential risks or vulnerabilities.
  • Supervised and oriented computer operator trainees, both onsite and remotely via internet and intranet, promoting full staffing with trained and knowledgeable employees.
  • Globally managed several satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and operational corporate infrastructure.

Creative Director (IT)

WAXMO
Quito
09.2014 - 01.2018

As an emerging Marketing agency, at Waxmo I performed functions at both the marketing and IT levels. Some of my duties were:

  • Establish the creative direction of advertising and marketing campaigns
  • Create important goals and dates for the delivery of projects and campaigns
  • Meetings with clients to present ideas and ensure their satisfaction with the services offered
  • Review and edit content to ensure it meets quality and creativity standards
  • Observe the market and trends to keep the agency at the forefront
  • Direct the company's IT strategy, including technology selection and systems implementation
  • Supervise the development, implementation and maintenance of information systems and technologies

Full-stack Developer (Freelance)

Da Silva Consulting Group
Caracas
06.2011 - 06.2014

Freelance development projects mostly with Python, C#, PHP and Node.js.

  • Researched and implemented new technologies to improve development processes.
  • Developed web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Optimized existing code base for better performance and scalability.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
  • Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

Software Developer

Password Technology, C. A.
Caracas
03.2010 - 05.2011

Password Technology Personal Outsoursing (Microsoft Gold Partner)
Mostly specialized in Visual Basic 6.0, Microsoft SQL, C++ and Asterisk development.

  • Refactored existing codebase for improved readability and maintainability.
  • Debugged existing application functionality to identify areas of improvement.
  • Established best practices for coding standards within team environment.
  • Worked in team environments to produce high-quality programs and applications for various industries.
  • Used T-SQL scripting language for creating stored procedures, functions, triggers.

Software Developer

CABLE HOGAR C.A
Caracas
02.2008 - 06.2008
  • Updating and programming modules for accounting application based on Visual Fox Pro.
  • Design of specific sections of the company's web portal in flash and programming of specific forms in PHP.

Technical Support Officer

Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Maintenance of the equipment (Windows 2000) and the server (based on Linux) of the extension coordination of the Faculty of Engineering of the Central University of Venezuela.
  • Logistical support in events organized by the coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Universitat Oberta De Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
09.2027

University Expert in Blockchain Application Development - Blockchain

Universitaria Internacional De La Rioja - UNIR
Online
01.2023

Master of Science - Physics

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
07-2010

Skills

  • Agile Methodology
  • Continuous integration
  • System Design
  • Performance Optimization
  • Software Development
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Security
  • API Development
  • Product Management
  • Network Administration
  • Project Leadership
  • Budget Administration
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Scrum Framework
  • Documentation Management
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Fundamentos de la tecnología blockchain
  • Python Developer
  • Zend PHP Developer
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Personal Information

Title: Tech Lead @ OAG | Tech lover and entrepreneur

Languages

  • Español, Native or Bilingual
  • Inglés, Full Professional

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Technical Lead

OAG Digital Technologies
08.2023 - Current

Chief Technology Officer

Bipgo, Inc
08.2020 - 07.2023

IT Manager

Wayra Energy
08.2017 - 07.2020

Creative Director (IT)

WAXMO
09.2014 - 01.2018

Full-stack Developer (Freelance)

Da Silva Consulting Group
06.2011 - 06.2014

Software Developer

Password Technology, C. A.
03.2010 - 05.2011

Software Developer

CABLE HOGAR C.A
02.2008 - 06.2008

Technical Support Officer

Universidad Central de Venezuela
01.2007 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Universitat Oberta De Catalunya

University Expert in Blockchain Application Development - Blockchain

Universitaria Internacional De La Rioja - UNIR

Master of Science - Physics

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Miguel Da Silva