# Kevin R.

> Backend Engineer @ Uphold

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kevinr

## Work Experience
### Backend Engineer @ Uphold
Jan 2022 – Present

### Software Engineer @ CUF - Hospitais e Clínicas
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022
Worked on the architectural transition of a €40M+ flagship healthcare program, aimed at revolutionizing the clinical core system at Portugal's largest private healthcare provider.

Played a pivotal role in an omni-channel team, successfully reengineering the backend-for-frontend (BFF) layer from a traditional, containerized on-premises setup to a robust, Kubernetes-driven microservices architecture in the cloud.

Led the development and management of comprehensive API gateways catering to both internal and external stakeholders, thereby enhancing service delivery across all customer channels.

Spearheaded the R&D of telehealth products.

### IT Director @ ISCTE Junior Consulting
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Lisbon, Portugal
Develop and execute an IT strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives, ensuring technology resources meet the needs of all operational functions.

Manage the IT department, including budgeting, staffing, and mentorship of IT personnel, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Collaborate with other department leaders to facilitate technology-driven initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency across the company.

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to procure resources and services efficiently and cost-effectively.

### IT Consultant @ ISCTE Junior Consulting
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Lisboa e Região, Portugal
ISCTE Junior Consulting is a business consulting organisation ran by undergraduate and postgraduate students from ISCTE-IUL.

IT members offer consulting services like:
Design and online platforms development;
Institutional website design and maintenance;
SEO strategy.


## Education
### MSc in Computer Science and Business Management
Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

### Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science and Business Management
Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevinrms
- Portfolio: https://kevinrms.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-31