Fábio Dos Santos Franco

Delivering comprehensive R&D and product engineering solutions tailored for startups and SMEs, I bridge the divide between physical hardware and cloud-native software. My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, transforming initial concepts into robust, connected Proof of-Concepts (PoCs) and manufacturing-ready MVPs.

Core Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• • Custom Electronics & PCBA Management:

◦ o End-to-end PCB design (Schematic Capture, Layout, DFM) for platforms including ESP32, STM32, and Nordic nRF architectures.

◦ o Agnostic sensor integration (I2C, SPI, UART, Analog) for applications such as industrial telemetry, Hall effect positioning, environmental monitoring, and ultra-low-power wearables.

◦ o Coordinated PCBA manufacturing with external fabrication partners for fully assembled production runs.

◦ o In-house SMD reflow and assembly for rapid prototyping and immediate testing, including moisture-sensitive RGB arrays, BGA/QFN sensors, and wireless SoCs.

• • Mechatronics & Complex Prototyping:

◦ o Design and fabrication of functional electromechanical assemblies using Fusion 360.

◦ o Engineering precision motion systems: custom gearboxes, belt drives, and motorized turntables powered by stepper/DC motors and closed-loop control.

◦ o Production of engineering-grade parts (Nylon, PC, ABS) tailored for load bearing, heat resistance, and snap-fit tolerances beyond basic enclosures.

• • Cloud-Native & IoT Connectivity:

◦ o Architected vendor-agnostic cloud backends (Kubernetes, Docker) for scalable IoT device management and telemetry ingestion.

◦ o Implemented secure edge-to-cloud communication (MQTT/WebSocket) for real-time data visualization, avoiding vendor lock-in.

• • Selected Projects:

◦ o Smart

As the Cloud Architect at Invers, a leading fintech specializing in banking transaction categorizations for clients in the financial sector, I played a pivotal role in modernizing the organization's systems to meet the demands of a competitive landscape and requirements of enterprise-grade prospect clients.

Key Contributions:

• System Modernization and Cloud Migration:

o Initiated the transition from primarily on-premises infrastructure using an outdated stack to a cutting-edge cloud-based architecture.

o Led the migration efforts, establishing a robust foundation for highly available systems.

• Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction:

o Successfully orchestrated a 60% reduction in costs while achieving ISO certification for the improved solution.

o Carefully budgeted hardware resources for services provisioned on Kubernetes, optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Security and Compliance Excellence:

o Implemented a comprehensive security framework leveraging Microsoft's Hub and Spoke network model.

o Ensured end-to-end encryption through the integration of Istio Service Mesh (mTLS) and automated TLS certificate generation using Let's Encrypt.

o Deployed Azure Firewall and Defender for Cloud, incorporating automated compliance and security assessments, IPS protections, container scanning, and other measures.

o Established a unified monitoring dashboard for enhanced oversight of security and compliance metrics.

• Application Transformation and Optimization:

o Guided team leads in evolving applications into stateless, cloud-native .NET applications, optimizing resource utilization for faster startup times and improved availability.

• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

o Implemented automated backup routines, achieving a 4-hour Recovery Point Objective (RPO) across all data sources.

o Ensured a rapid 1 hour and 30 minutes Recovery Time Objective (RTO) in the event of complete disaster recovery.

As the Head of Technology at parfumado.com, a prominent perfume subscription service catering to approximately 35 thousand active customers across the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK, I spearheaded the transformation of the technological landscape with a new e-commerce platform. Streamlining processes that would not only accommodate the company's growing customer base but also align with the evolving business strategy.

• Key Achievements:

o Successfully launched a bespoke e-commerce platform, tailored to the unique needs of parfumado.com and surpassing the limitations of off-the-shelf solutions like Shopify.

o Orchestrated the setup of a scalable architecture that ensures low ownership costs and can be efficiently managed by a small team.

o Enabled a fast-paced and zero-downtime delivery of customizations, laying the groundwork for agile adaptation to the company's strategic evolution.

o Conducted technical due diligence for the latest funding round with new investors, positioning parfumado.com within the top 20% rank compared to companies analyzed in a similar phase over the past 12 months.

• Roles and Responsibilities:

o Led the selection of the technology stack, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.

o Formulated a comprehensive migration plan for transitioning the customer base from the old platform to the new, minimizing disruptions.

o Developed a robust strategy for the overall tech ecosystem of the company, aligning it with long-term objectives.

o Designed and implemented the complete architecture of the solution, prioritizing scalability and cost-effectiveness.

o Led recruitment efforts to build a dynamic and skilled tech team.

o Provided regular reporting on key tech performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

o Implemented an efficient development process to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

o Leveraged the new single source of truth to deliver data-oriented insights and analytics, eliminating siloed data sources.