Summary
Guteemberg Carvalho is an information security specialist and seasoned full-stack engineer with 15 years of experience, currently driving security initiatives at PicPay after leadership roles at Nubank, PagSeguro and as CTO/tech founder. He began his career in web and frontend development and leverages that product-first background and graphic design training to blend secure-by-design thinking with user-centric solutions. Experienced in M&A technical due diligence, DevSecOps integration, threat modeling and red team exercises, he has built Security Champions programs and led cross-team efforts to reduce systemic risk. As a founder and startup technologist he combines strategic planning with hands-on implementation, from NodeJS backends to automation for data acquisition. Active in the Infosec community—founder of a study group and member of Garoa Hacker Clube—he mentors newcomers and competes in CTFs, reflecting a pragmatic, curious approach to security. Based in São Paulo, he brings entrepreneurial grit and a creative perspective that helps translate complex security requirements into practical, auditable outcomes.
15 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Técnico, Comunicação Visual, Técnico, Comunicação Visual at ETEC Carlos de Campos
Portuguese, English, German, Russian, Chinese