Rui Pires is an experienced engineering manager specializing in automation and CRM, currently leading a team at FARFETCH since November 2020, where significant team expansion and cross-departmental service extension have been achieved. Prior to FARFETCH, Rui held various roles at Accenture from January 2017 to November 2020, progressing from software developer trainee to senior analyst, and managing complex projects for banking clients while designing robust infrastructures. Rui began a career in software development focused on process automation and cloud solutions, complemented by a master's and bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Universidade de Coimbra.