João Barbosa

João Barbosa is an accomplished Principal Engineer at Whitesmith, where responsibilities include building dynamic teams and fulfilling a fractional CTO role to support client product goals since 2013. Previously serving as VP of Engineering, João emphasized personal and team growth, innovation, and leveraging team strengths to achieve strategic visions. Experience as a Lead Developer encompasses the creation of various applications, including e-commerce platforms and energy-saving solutions. Professional history includes significant roles at Qold and unplugg, with early research positions at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Coimbra. João holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering from Universidade de Coimbra, complemented by a strong educational foundation.