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ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD

I AM A CTO

I AM A COMPUTER ENGINEER

I AM A PROBLEM SOLVER

I AM A FULL-STACK ENGINEER

I AM A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

I AM A CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

I AM A CLOUD ENGINEER

I AM A DEVOPS ENGINEER

I AM A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I AM A BACKEND DEVELOPER

I AM AN AI PROMPT ENGINEER

I AM A TECH LEAD

I AM A LINUX SPECIALIST

ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD
ALEX ROD

I AM A CTO

I AM A COMPUTER ENGINEER

I AM A PROBLEM SOLVER

I AM A FULL-STACK ENGINEER

I AM A SYSTEMS ARCHITECT

I AM A CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

I AM A CLOUD ENGINEER

I AM A DEVOPS ENGINEER

I AM A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I AM A BACKEND DEVELOPER

I AM AN AI PROMPT ENGINEER

I AM A TECH LEAD

I AM A LINUX SPECIALIST

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About Me About Me
Who I am

About Me

Hey, I'm Alex!

Hi, I’m Alex.

I’m a CTO and Computer Engineer focused on building technology, solving complex problems, and creating systems that scale. My work spans software development, infrastructure, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity, always with a hands-on approach and a passion for turning ideas into reality.

Outside of technology, I enjoy life at the farm, spending time with my dogs, building things with my own hands, and taking on new challenges.

  • Age 34
  • Location: Portugal
  • Languages: English, Portuguese

Services

01. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Building scalable applications, platforms, APIs, and custom software solutions.

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02. SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE

Designing robust, high-performance architectures for businesses and enterprise environments.

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03. CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE

Managing cloud platforms, servers, virtualization, networking, and hosting environments.

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04. CYBERSECURITY

Protecting systems, networks, data, and digital assets through security-first design.

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05. DEVOPS & AUTOMATION

Automating deployments, workflows, monitoring, and operational processes at scale.

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06. DATA & ANALYTICS

Transforming data into actionable insights through databases, reporting, and analytics.

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07. AI & INNOVATION

Leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to solve real-world problems.

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08. TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Leading teams, projects, and technology strategy from concept to execution.

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Testimonials

Alex possesses a rare combination of technical depth and business understanding. His ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver practical solutions consistently sets him apart.
Luis Alvarez Satorre
Luis Alvarez Satorre
Former British Telecom CEO
Throughout our collaboration, Alex demonstrated exceptional professionalism, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to achieving results.
Sarosh Zaiwalla
Sarosh Zaiwalla
Senior Partner and Founder of Zaiwalla & Co
It has been a pleasure to witness Alex's commitment to excellence. His technical capability, combined with a thoughtful and pragmatic approach, enables him to deliver results of the highest standard.
Baroness O'Cathain
Baroness O'Cathain
Member of the House of Lords
Fun Facts
FIRST PC BUILD AT 9
LIVED IN LONDON
4 DOGS ADOPTED
3000+ HOURS OF CS 1.6 / 2
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What I Do

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Experience

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
2016 - Present
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Portugal, Caldas da Rainha

As Chief Technology Officer, I oversee all technology operations across Fitness Factory, Balance, FT30, Vivafit, P20, Beat and VEO, supporting 70+ locations, 1,000+ employees and more than 170,000 monthly users.

My responsibilities span software development, CRM and business systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, CCTV, digital signage, virtual fitness technologies, procurement, end-user support and digital transformation initiatives. I lead the design, implementation and maintenance of the group's technology ecosystem, ensuring scalability, reliability and operational excellence across all brands.

2009 - Present
FREELANCE ENGINEER
Portugal & United Kingdom

Delivering end-to-end technology solutions across software development, cloud infrastructure, automation and cybersecurity. Successfully completed 1,620+ projects for 317 clients, working with international brands and distinguished professionals including Samsung, Red Bull, BT, Luis Alvarez, Sarosh Zaiwalla and Baroness O'Cathain.

Education

2009 - 2012
Computer Engineering
Lusófona University

Studied software engineering, systems architecture, networking, databases and information systems, establishing the foundation for a career spanning software development, infrastructure engineering, cybersecurity and technology leadership.

Technical Skills​

  • Technology Strategy
  • Technical Leadership
  • Systems Architecture
  • Infrastructure Engineering
  • Cybersecurity
  • Software Engineering
  • Network Engineering
  • Virtualization
  • Automation & AI
  • Enterprise Systems
  • Web Development
  • Cloud Computing

Certificates

  • Google Cloud – Introduction to Generative AI
  • Google – Foundations of Cybersecurity
  • Google – Technical Support Fundamentals
  • cPanel Certified Partner Accreditation (CPCP)
  • cPanel Professional (CPP)
  • WHM Administration (CWA)
  • cPanel & WHM Sales Professional (CPSP)
  • cPanel & WHM System Administrator I (CWSA-1)
  • cPanel & WHM System Administrator II (CWSA-2)
  • LiteSpeed Certification
  • Imunify360 Certification
  • JetBackup 4 Certification
  • JetBackup 5 Certification
  • Plesk Obsidian Associate

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