João joined Luma Financial Technologies in 2024, bringing expertise in driving engineering excellence and strategic growth. Currently, he oversees partner integrations and leads the engineering expansion in Lisbon.

Prior to joining Luma, João served as an engineering manager at BNP Paribas, managing a trading platform focused on clearing and custody services. With nearly a decade of prior experience as a software engineer across diverse sectors, including utilities, data security, and finance, João has built expertise for delivering technology solutions that address complex business challenges. His leadership style emphasizes quality, performance, efficiency, and client service excellence.

Passionate about capital markets, economics, and finance, João is also an enthusiastic follower of transformative trends in finance, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.