A Senior/Lead Software Engineer and Systems Architect with more than 20 years of experience building scalable products, leading high-performing teams, and mentoring.
Over the years, I’ve architected dozens of software systems from the ground up, managed engineering organizations across global timezones, and mentored over 4,000 professionals as a former university professor and technical author.
- Engineering Leadership & Governance: Scaling squads, mentoring technical leaders, and building sustainable, async, remote-first engineering cultures that focus on ownership, high velocity, and talent retention.
- Architecture & Full-Stack Execution: Designing resilient, high-performance web and mobile systems using modern TypeScript, React, Vue/Nuxt, Node.js, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- AI-Driven SDLC & Process Optimization: Combining Lean Thinking with modern AI tools and automated workflows to streamline development pipelines and boost throughput.
- Product Alignment & Developer Experience: Bridging strategic business goals with clear technical execution, design systems, and developer-centric tooling.
- Languages: JavaScript (ECMAScript), TypeScript, HTML/CSS, C#, PHP, SQL
- Front-end & Mobile: React, React Native, Vue.js, Nuxt, Next.js, Tailwind, Web Components (Lit), Storybook
- Back-end & Databases: Node.js, GraphQL, REST, Prisma, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firebase
- DevOps, Cloud & Quality: AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Jest, Cypress, Playwright
- Leadership & Methodologies: Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Lean Software Engineering, OKRs, Tech Mentorship, Async-first Workflows
- 🎓 M.Eng. in Production Engineering (Focus on Lean Thinking applied to Software).
- 💡 MBA in IT Management (Focus on Knowledge Management in Software Teams).
- 🎓 B.S./Technologist in Data Processing (Focus on Web Architecture & Development).
- 💚 Recognized Vue.js Community Partner & translator of official docs to Brazilian Portuguese.
- 📚 Published author of technical books on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- 🌐 Built my first website at age 12 and never stopped learning since.
- 👨🏫 Taught higher education and graduate-level courses for nearly 15 years.
- 📚 Multidisciplinary enthusiast: avid reader, hobbyist musician, amateur cook, and interior design fan.
- 📫 Reach out: erickpetru@gmail.com | LinkedIn