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Fábio dos Santos Franco

Cloud Architect & Full-Stack IoT Engineer

Over 20 years of proven experience with software engineering, research, and development. Specialized in architecting high availability cloud-native systems (Azure & GCP Kubernetes), alongside bridging the physical and digital worlds through custom IoT electronics and mechatronics.

📍 Mijdrecht, Netherlands

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Technical Capability Matrix

A quantitative mapping of core competencies spanning 20 years in the industry. Demonstrating deep specialization in Cloud Architecture, Backend Engineering, Embedded/IoT systems, and expanding capabilities in MLOps and Industrial CAD.

The Multidisciplinary Advantage

My value proposition lies at the intersection of complex domains. From PCB design and electromechanical prototyping to deploying automated, secure, and scalable cloud-native architectures, ensuring complete end-to-end product delivery.

Software Arch
.NET / Microservices
Cloud & MLOps
K8s / Azure / AI
IoT / Hardware
PCB / Mechatronics
Tech Leadership

Recent Leadership & Engineering Roles

Freelance Full-Stack IoT & Mechatronics Engineer

Self-Employed

03/2025 - Present

Delivering comprehensive R&D and product engineering solutions tailored for startups and SMEs, bridging the divide between physical hardware and cloud-native software.

  • End-to-end PCB design (ESP32, STM32, Nordic nRF) and in-house SMD reflow.
  • Design of functional electromechanical assemblies and motion systems using Fusion 360.
  • Architected vendor-agnostic cloud backends (Kubernetes, Docker) for IoT telemetry.
PCB Design Fusion 360 ESP32 / STM32 Kubernetes MQTT

Cloud Architect

Invers B.V. (Fintech)

08/2022 - 03/2025

Led the modernization of enterprise systems for banking transaction categorizations, transitioning from legacy on-premises infrastructure to a cutting-edge cloud architecture.

  • Orchestrated a 60% reduction in operational costs while achieving ISO certification.
  • Implemented security frameworks (Istio mTLS, Azure Firewall) leveraging Hub and Spoke models.
  • Established automated DR routines achieving a 4-hour RPO and 1.5-hour RTO.
Azure Istio Mesh .NET Core Security & Compliance

Head of Technology

parfumado.com

04/2021 - 07/2022

Spearheaded the technological transformation for a subscription service catering to 35k+ active customers across Europe, establishing a highly scalable bespoke e-commerce platform.

  • Conducted technical due diligence securing top 20% ranking during investor funding rounds.
  • Designed complete system architecture prioritizing low ownership costs and zero-downtime delivery.
  • Built and coached a dynamic technical team through strategic recruitment.
E-commerce Arch Tech Leadership Agile

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

510.Netherlands

01/2018 - 04/2021

Led by example with hands-on technical contributions while shaping roadmap strategy and fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.

  • Developed cloud-native microservices architectures on GCP and Azure via Kubernetes.
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure (SQL Server, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, Ethereum Geth).
GCP / Azure Microservices Blockchain Team Coaching