Júlio Pradera

Information Technology Architect | Nov 2020 to Present

• Provide end-to-end technical ownership of internal and customer-facing platforms through Newsfile Corp.’s transition into TMX Newsfile, spanning PHP and Perl applications, JavaScript interfaces, MySQL and SQL Server databases, AWS services, and operational workflows.
• Drive the modernization of TMX Newsfile’s analytics platform through database and application improvements and Memcached-based caching, transforming a slow legacy page into a more interactive product and reducing load times from approximately 5 minutes to 1–2 minutes.
• Delivered TMX Newsfile’s rebranded bilingual website as a scalable, responsive platform of 80+ pages, creating a custom multilingual framework with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support evolving content and operational requirements.
• Translate business and operational requirements into implementation strategies, partnering with technical and non-technical stakeholders to guide platform evolution and improve the reliability and maintainability of business-critical systems.
• Co-developed an LLM-powered press release validation tool through API-based AI integrations, strengthening pre-publication quality control for internal users and select clients and roughly doubling News Leads team productivity, according to the team’s estimate.

Technical Lead | Jan 2020 to Dec 2023

• Architected and delivered a browser-based remote dubbing platform with PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, WebRTC, and REST APIs, enabling directors, operators, voice actors, and production teams to run distributed recording workflows and maintain business continuity during COVID-19 restrictions.
• Integrated real-time browser communication, backend services, AWS infrastructure, media storage, and operational tooling to preserve professional recording standards and establish the technical foundation for remote dubbing sessions.
• Redesigned the AWS environment across Amazon EC2, RDS, S3, Route 53, IAM, and CloudWatch on Linux and Apache, expanding capacity and improving monitoring, backup, retention, and long-term media preservation.
• Negotiated directly with Amazon to improve AWS service terms and reduce cloud infrastructure costs by 64%.
• Defined the system architecture, technical roadmap, and implementation strategy, then guided developers in delivering new capabilities and coordinating work, supporting the evolution into DubSol, its rebrand, and its positioning for international dubbing workflows.

Senior Software Engineer | May 2016 to Dec 2019

• Returned as part of a small core team working directly with the CEO to rebuild technology operations during a critical restructuring, modernizing the Perl-based ERP with JavaScript, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs to restore the workflows required for the company’s relaunch.
• Migrated the company’s core applications to AWS using Amazon EC2 and Route 53, establishing a more scalable and reliable Linux and Apache environment for the ERP and other business-critical systems.
• Redesigned and administered the PostgreSQL databases supporting core applications, improving data structures and aligning them with the new operational requirements introduced during the company’s relaunch.
• Implemented infrastructure monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch and worked across application, server, and data layers to identify constraints, guide implementation decisions, and re-establish a stable foundation for continued development.

Technical Lead | Jan 2016 to Dec 2018

• Served as the sole technology lead for Alcateia Audiovisual, owning the application ecosystem, databases, infrastructure, and security while transforming a limited internal ERP into the business-critical platform supporting end-to-end dubbing operations.
• Re-engineered the ERP’s PHP and MySQL foundation and expanded its JavaScript interface and REST API capabilities to support client budgeting, studio scheduling, translation, voice talent coordination, and final delivery.
• Migrated core applications from on-premises infrastructure to AWS using Amazon EC2 and Route 53, establishing a more scalable and reliable Linux and Apache environment with IAM-based access control and CloudWatch monitoring.
• Administered MySQL databases, application security, and production support, maintaining system availability while working directly with users to turn recurring operational constraints into workflow improvements and new application capabilities.

Lead Web Developer | Sep 2015 to May 2016

• Joined BBlender to restore delivery discipline within a lean web team, reorganizing priorities and coordinating execution to clear accumulated backlog, recover on-time delivery, rebuild team morale, and restore confidence among clients and internal stakeholders.
• Led the delivery of campaign websites, microsites, WordPress platforms, custom CMS solutions, and interactive experiences using PHP, JavaScript, p5.js, MySQL, SQL Server, and REST APIs, translating creative and marketing requirements into production-ready solutions.
• Managed the AWS-hosted production environment across Amazon EC2, Route 53, IAM, and CloudWatch, maintaining Linux and Apache infrastructure to support deployment, monitoring, access control, and reliable project delivery.
• Participated directly in client meetings to shape digital strategy, project scope, technical feasibility, and implementation approaches, helping turn campaign concepts into viable web solutions.
• Collaborated with designers, marketing, and social media teams to define technical approaches and align web execution with broader campaign goals across a varied portfolio of digital projects.

Software Engineer | Apr 2014 to May 2015

• Optimized MySQL queries and data-access patterns for a Vanilla PHP operational management system, improving application performance by an average of 70%.
• Diagnosed and resolved application, database, and server issues across PHP, CakePHP, MySQL, Linux, and Apache environments supporting payroll loan companies, helping maintain system reliability and operational continuity.
• Developed a Laravel-based mobile web application for medical appointment scheduling, combining JavaScript interfaces with MySQL-backed workflows and expanding the company’s portfolio of client-specific solutions into healthcare.

Software Engineer | Nov 2011 to Apr 2014

• Designed and implemented internal alternatives to third-party libraries using Perl and JavaScript, extending Datka’s capabilities while complying with a fully in-house development model and earning increased trust and responsibility early in my career.
• Led a team of four developers in building a PostgreSQL-backed internal workflow system, streamlining operations and reducing rework by approximately 90%.
• Built the company’s website, blog, and custom content management system from the ground up, enabling content and structural updates without relying on external platforms.
• Contributed to the ongoing development and maintenance of Datka across application, database, and server layers, using Perl, PostgreSQL, Linux, and Apache to support reliable business operations.