Paulo Daniel Taylor de Carvalho

Almada, Portugal

Summary

Innovative software engineering executive with over 20 years of experience in developing industry-leading mobile and web applications. Proven track record in leading international teams, driving technical innovation, and scaling products to millions of users. Expertise in both software and hardware integration, with a focus on creating user-centric solutions. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Core Competencies

- Engineering Leadership & Team Management - Product Development Strategy
- Software & Hardware Integration
- Agile Methodologies & Scrum
- Technical Innovation & Emerging Technologies - Cross-functional Collaboration
- Cloud Computing & Microservices Architecture - Mobile & Web Application Development
- Scalable System Design

Call Assistant Inc, US (remote)

Co-Founder & CTO (2018 - 2024)

  1. Led the development of an AI-powered cloud-based mobile application for intelligent call screening on Android and iPhone devices
  2. Implemented cutting-edge AI algorithms for real-time spam detection and personalized voicemail greetings
  3. Transitioned from monolithic architecture to microservices, enhancing system reliability and scalability
  4. Developed seamless iOS and Android apps using Swift, Java, and Kotlin
  5. Fostered a productive remote work environment, promoting team collaboration and innovationComposition.
Call Assistant Inc

WanderSafe, US (remote)

Co-Founder & CTO (2018 - 2022)

  1. Spearheaded the development of a Bluetooth-enabled device and smartphone application for personal safety
  2. Orchestrated the development of iOS and Android apps using Swift and Kotlin
  3. Upgraded system architecture to Azure and PHP/Laravel, optimizing performance and scalability
  4. Implemented real-time location tracking and VoIP connections for rapid safety responses
  5. Developed a user-centered application, significantly boosting user engagement and safety
WanderSafe

Beta-i, Lisbon

Entrepreneur in Residence (2014 - 2015)

  1. Mentoring & helping startups finding their way to success in acceleration programs like Lisbon Challenge
Beta-i

eBuddy, Amsterdam

Co-Founder & CTO (2004 - 2014)

  1.  Scaled eBuddy to 350 million users worldwide through seamless cross-platform access
  2. Transitioned initial server architecture to a multi-tiered, microservices-based infrastructure - Developed a semi-automated ad management system, driving revenue generation
  3. Led the shift to cloud computing platforms like AWS for cost-efficiency and scalability
eBuddy

Education

- Telecommunications Engineering, ISEL, Lisbon (1994 - 1997) - Incomplete
- Computer Science, ISEL, Lisbon (1997 - 1999) - Incomplete

Patents

- Picture Provisioning System And Method (US8700713)
- High level network layer system and method (US8356070)
- Event Notification System And Method (US10735364)
- Contact List Display System And Method (US8510395B2)

Awards & Recognition

- Dutch Web 2.0 Awards - Best Dutch Service (2007)
- Techcrunch Crunchie Awards - Best International Startup (2009)
- Innovative Entrepreneurship of Portuguese Diaspora, awarded by President Anibal Cavaco Silva (2009)
- Mashable Awards - Best Mobile User Experience (2010)
- Expat Employer of the Year (2012)