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Alex Coqueiro

Sr Director Analyst

Alex Coqueiro is a Senior Director Analyst specializing in AI-native solutions, driving operational and engineering excellence for AI applications across the enterprise. He focuses on researching platform engineering for agents, optimizing AI workflows, and implementing high-performing applications. Alex partners with enterprise technology leaders to transform bold visions into pragmatic strategies that accelerate innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Previous experience

Mr. Coqueiro served as Director of Solutions Architecture at AWS, where he led mission-critical application and platform engineering initiatives. He guided customers in adopting AI and cloud technologies, establishing technical credibility through the use of GenAI (Agents, RAG and LLM), platform modernization, advanced analytics, and digital transformation projects. He led distributed teams of architects, software engineers, and customer solution managers, driving innovation and strategic outcomes.

At IBM, Mr. Coqueiro served as an Enterprise Architect, designing and delivering hybrid enterprise solutions using IBM middleware platforms based on Java. He acted as a trusted technical advisor across multiple industries, applying proven methodologies to ensure successful deployments and long-term client value.

Apple: Mr. Coqueiro drove the project analysis, design, and development of web applications using Apple Technology, developing scalable e-commerce solutions that enhanced online shopping experiences and increased customer engagement. He also designed and implemented intranet portals for banking institutions, ensuring seamless access to critical information and services.

At FIAP, Mr. Coqueiro coordinated two MBA programs, Software Engineering and Enterprise Architecture, where he oversaw academic content and led a faculty team of Ph.D., MSc., and MBA-level educators.

Professional background

Amazon Web Services, Director of Solutions Architecture, 11 years

Apple, Software Engineer, 2 years

FIAP, Technical Coordinator & Professor, 11 years

IBM, Enterprise Architect, 12 years

Areas of coverage
  • Software Engineering Technologies

  • Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

  • IT Operations and Cloud Management for Technical Professionals

  • Software Architecture and Integration for Technical Professionals

  • Software Engineering Leadership

Education

Master in Computer Engineering with Emphasis in Software Engineering for Distributed Systems at USP (University of São Paulo, Brazil)

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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AI Native Software Architecture & Development

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Agentic AI Frameworks

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Large Language Models & Context Engineering

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Cloud Native Software Development

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Software Engineering Technologies