Ricardo Nascimento is a seasoned Solutions Architect at SoftINSA - IBM Global Services with over 15 years of professional experience in software development, particularly in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of J2EE enterprise applications. Ricardo has spent 6 years in architectural and solution provision roles and 3 years in team and technical management. Prior experience includes positions at Portugal Telecom as a HelpDesk support for Telepac equipment, Fnac as a Communication Assistant, and Faxinforme in Human Resources and Press analysis. Educational qualifications include ongoing studies in Computer Science at Universidade Aberta, alongside various certifications in programming, database management, and systems management from ATEC and ISTEC.