Zak Zangrando

Experience

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  Universidade de Brasília

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Assistant Professor

  Research & Teaching | Translation Studies, Linguistics, and Critical AnalysisUniversity lecturer with experience in technical and creative translation, as well as critical reading and text analysis. Developed and delivered courses that bridged language, technology, and business, fostering interdisciplinary learning. Taught technical translation with a focus on technology, economics, business, and other specialized fields. Led courses on literary and creative translation, emphasizing stylistic adaptation and cross-cultural nuances. Provided instruction in critical reading, text analysis, and speech interpretation, equipping students with analytical and interpretive skills. Supervised final-year students, offering academic guidance on research projects and thesis development. Show less

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil.

  Feb 2007 - Jul 2020

  Chancellery Officer

  Experienced Management Professional | Diplomatic & International OperationsProven track record in management, operations, and strategic support within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, with international assignments in Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Algeria. Served as Vice-Consul in the Netherlands (2011–2013), overseeing consular operations and stakeholder engagement. Led budgeting, procurement, and contract management, ensuring financial oversight and operational efficiency. Managed legacy IT infrastructure, liaising with technical teams to optimize system performance. Acted as a key liaison in the implementation of a global eLearning platform, facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Conducted and supervised data research, analysis, and reporting on economic, political, and cultural trends to support strategic decision-making. Directed project development and implementation across multiple domains, ensuring timely execution and alignment with institutional goals. Show less

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Full Stack Developer

  Full Stack Developer | Software Engineering & Scalable SolutionsFreelance Full Stack Developer at Tata Consultancy Services, contributing to the development of scalable, high-performance software solutions for an international company serving thousands of users worldwide. Designed and developed responsive, maintainable applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Redux.js, and JavaScript Libraries to create dynamic and efficient front-end solutions. Optimized and refactored code for performance, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring adherence to best practices in Code Review and Code Refactoring while maintaining attention to detail. Developed and debugged APIs, leveraging API Management, JSON, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Postman for efficient data handling, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Worked with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps, implementing Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes. Applied Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies to deliver software solutions efficiently within agile development cycles. Utilized Webpack for asset bundling and performance optimization, ensuring smooth and efficient front-end development. Collaborated with design teams using Figma for User Interface Prototyping, ensuring pixel-perfect UI/UX implementations. Conducted debugging and performance optimization, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain system stability and efficiency. Show less

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  S&P Global

  Feb 2023 - now

  Software Developer

  Software Developer | Frontend & Cloud-Based SolutionsCurrently working as a Software Developer at S&P Global, contributing to the development and optimization of high-performance applications in a cloud-based environment. Specializing in Next.js, React.js, Redux.js, and JavaScript Libraries to build dynamic, scalable, and responsive web applications. Developing and managing APIs with API Management, ensuring seamless integration and efficient data handling using JSON. Conducting Code Review, Debugging, and Code Refactoring to enhance performance, maintainability, and scalability. Leveraging Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps for cloud solutions, implementing Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines for streamlined development and deployment. Utilizing Kibana for real-time monitoring and logging, ensuring system reliability and performance. Applying Webpack for asset bundling and performance optimization. Collaborating with design teams using Figma for User Interface Prototyping, ensuring pixel-perfect UI/UX implementations. Demonstrating attention to detail in every phase of development, from planning to deployment, to maintain high code quality and efficiency. Show less