Wendel Farias Lopes

Applied AI & Data Systems Engineer  | TS Imagine, Montreal, QC

Focused on applied AI, data systems, and analytics delivery for capital markets workflows, combining data engineering, modeling, and enterprise software execution.

• Design and evolve data platforms and analytics workflows for trading and post-trade domains, with emphasis on reliability, data quality, and operational clarity
• Build AI-assisted and data-driven solutions across Snowflake, Python, SQL, and visualization tooling to support analysis, reporting, and decision-making
• Collaborate across product, operations, and engineering to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical systems

Key Technologies: Snowflake, Python, SQL, Tableau, Streamlit, Java, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker

Principal Software Engineer  | TS Imagine, Montreal, QC

• Architected and optimized Snowflake data pipelines processing millions of trading records daily, improving query performance through SQL optimization and data modeling
• Led cross-border data replication for TCLA Order Events, enabling reliable synchronization across international data centers
• Developed enterprise dashboards and reporting solutions with Tableau and Streamlit for trading analytics, bilateral trading insights, and broker-dealer flow analysis
• Built and maintained automated ETL workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and production support processes across Java, Python, Docker, and TeamCity

Key Technologies: Snowflake, Tableau, Streamlit, Java, Python, Kubernetes, GCP, Docker, Kafka, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Git, TeamCity, FIX Protocol

Tech Lead Java  | Alithya, Montreal, QC

• Led team of 5 data engineers in designing and executing large-scale database migration from DB2 to Oracle, migrating 2TB+ of enterprise data with zero downtime
• Architected cloud migration strategy from on-premises to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), reducing infrastructure costs by 35%
• Implemented microservices architecture with Docker and Kubernetes, improving system scalability and fault tolerance
• Developed Python and Shell automation scripts for orchestration of complex data workflows, reducing manual intervention by 80%
• Established CI/CD best practices using Jenkins, achieving 90% test coverage and automated deployment processes

Key Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Java Spring Boot, Oracle, DB2, Python, Shell Scripting, Jenkins, Git

Senior Software Engineer  | TS Imagine, Montreal, QC

• Pioneer implementation of Google Cloud Functions for Order Management System (OMS) and Execution Management System (EMS), reducing latency by 50%
• Developed algorithmic trading strategies in collaboration with Portfolio Managers and Data Scientists, generating measurable alpha
• Built real-time data quality monitoring systems ensuring data integrity across trading platforms
• Enhanced FIX protocol connectivity for institutional trading venues, improving order routing reliability
• Deployed machine learning models using TensorFlow for trade execution optimization

Key Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, Java, Spark, PostgreSQL, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, Kafka, FIX Protocol

Software Engineer / Data Analyst  | Montrusco Bolton Investment, Montreal, QC

• Engineered Pre-trade, Trade, and Post-trade processing systems using FIX protocol for institutional trading workflows
• Developed portfolio simulation engine for risk analysis and performance attribution
• Implemented smart allocation algorithms for optimal trade execution and liquidity management
• Applied blockchain technology for secure and confidential transaction processing
• Built CI/CD automation framework reducing deployment time from hours to minutes

Key Technologies: Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Python, Kafka, TensorFlow, Keras, FIX Protocol

Software Developer  | WizardMenu, Montreal, QC

• Designed machine learning recommendation engine using neural networks and Bayesian networks, increasing user engagement by 45%
• Developed optimization algorithms applying Pareto principle and fuzzy logic for budget allocation
• Built GIS-based proximity search using PostGIS for geographical coordinate mapping
• Implemented text similarity algorithms using cosine similarity and Levenshtein distance for content matching
• Integrated USDA Food Composition Database API and payment gateways (PayPal, FreshBooks)

Key Technologies: Java EE, Spring Security, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Machine Learning, PostGIS, REST APIs

Software Engineer  | Government of Federal District of Brazil

• Led enterprise data consolidation project migrating Excel/Access data to centralized PostgreSQL database
• Executed technology modernization initiative transitioning from Microsoft to open-source stack, saving $200K+ annually
• Built business intelligence platform for Technology and Design operations
• Developed GIS applications for facility management with geographical coordinate systems

Key Technologies: Java, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JSP, Servlets, Shell Scripts