Flávio SANTOS

Solutions Architect and Technical Project Lead @ Zetes People ID

Brussels, Belgium

Over the past 20 years, I have worked across various industries, including Government, Manufacturing, Insurance, International Markets, and Retail, contributing to projects that have impacted millions of people. My extensive experience in both business and technology has allowed me to develop a comprehensive perspective from micro-level details to macro-level strategies enabling me to translate complex technical solutions into tangible business value. Additionally, I am highly self-motivated, solutions-driven, and deeply focused on aligning technology with business objectives.

Top roles

Developer / Programmer< 2 years

Technical Analyst5 - 10 years

Systems

Apache HTTP Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile

Agile/Scrum

Back-end

Java

Language

Native Portuguese

Portuguese

Native

English

Fluent

Spanish

Good

French

Average

Work experience

Since 2012

Solutions Architect and Technical Project Lead @ Zetes People ID

01 March 2025 -

As the Technical Lead and Solution Architect for Border Control and Immigration systems, responsible for the end-to-end design and technical direction of a mission-critical ecosystem.

Solutions Architect and Technical Project Lead @ SPF Finances

01 November 2021 - 28 February 2025

Responsible for all master data APIs serving over 70 client systems, contributing to SPF’s transversal architecture.

Application Architect / Technical Team Leader @ European Commission

01 May 2018 - 31 October 2021

Led architectural design and ensured compliance with specifications for food safety systems.

Java Senior Developer @ European Commission

01 July 2016 - 30 April 2018

Managed and resolved production incidents across critical applications used by all EU Delegations.

Java Senior Developer @ European External Action Service

01 November 2015 - 30 June 2016

Handled production incidents and optimized performance for critical applications for the EU.

Java Developer @ INOV - INESC

01 March 2012 - 31 October 2012

Contributed to projects focused on enhancing public procurement and SME risk management.

Education experience

Since 2003

Business Model Innovation, Leadership, Digital Marketing @ The Power Business School

01 May 2023 -

Business Expert Program focusing on various business and management strategies.

Solutions Architecture @ FIAP

01 May 2021 - 01 May 2022

Master's program focusing on Enterprise and Cloud Architecture.

Software Development @ Anhanguera University

01 January 2003 - 01 July 2005

Bachelor's degree focusing on software development and related disciplines.