End-to-End Data Leader & Data Analytics Engineer
Bridging 15+ years of experience across Data Architecture, Engineering, and Analytics. From traditional Enterprise Data Warehousing and Big Data ecosystems to modern Azure Databricks Lakehouse architectures, I help organizations scale their data platforms, ensure rigorous governance, and drive business decisions through reliable data.

Rodrigo Póvoa
Proven experience in building analytics capabilities from the ground up, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering large-scale data initiatives that align technical execution with strategic business goals.
Focused on turning data into organizational leverage, ensuring platforms are not only technically robust, but also governed, scalable and aligned with executive decision-making.
Core Competences
Frequently Asked Questions
What professional opportunities am I currently exploring?
I am currently exploring senior and leadership opportunities across Data Engineering, Data Architecture and Analytics, where I can combine hands-on technical delivery, governance, stakeholder alignment and team leadership.
What is my core data specialization?
I specialize in end-to-end data platforms, from ingestion, transformation and orchestration through quality, security, governance and analytics, with strong experience in Azure Databricks Lakehouse architectures.
Do I combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership?
Yes. I remain involved in architecture, engineering standards, code and solution reviews, troubleshooting and delivery decisions while leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring professionals and aligning stakeholders.
Which technologies are most relevant to my recent work?
My recent work focuses on Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark, Python, SQL, ADLS, Unity Catalog and Power BI, supported by data quality, lineage, orchestration, security and governance practices.
What types of organizations and environments have I worked in?
My experience spans large enterprises, consulting engagements, international banking and retail projects, digital businesses and technology startups across Brazil and Europe.
How can recruiters and organizations contact me?
Use the Contact page to send me a message or connect with me directly on LinkedIn. Messages are normally answered within 48 business hours.