João Pedro Afonso Cerqueira

João Pedro Afonso Cerqueira is a seasoned professional in cloud engineering and data architecture, currently serving as Head of Cloud Engineering at XYZ Reality since April 2024, where the focus is on augmented reality solutions for civil construction. Prior to this role, João held various significant positions including Head of Data at First Derivative, where responsibilities included defining cloud strategies for investment banking clients, and Lead Data Architect at 6point6 and GFT Group, specializing in data lake solutions and modern DevOps methodologies. As the founder of FuelBigData, a consultancy aimed at democratizing data analytics, João has also contributed extensively to the big data landscape through roles at DAZN, Perform Group, and Fidelity National Information Services, among others. Educational credentials include Data Science and Data Analyst certifications from Cloudera, a PMI certification in IT Project Management, and a diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science from Universidade do Minho.