Hiya
I'm Cássia. Engineering leader, builder, and creator.
At hyperexponential, I help teams deliver AI-driven platforms for some of the world's most complex industries.
Outside of work, I'm passionate about creating content and sharing it online.
I’ve worked across gaming, finance, and tech, always focused on connecting engineering with business goals, helping people grow, and solving problems that matter.
Career

Senior Engineering ManagerSep 2025 – Present
hyperexponential · England, UK
Building AI-driven platforms that power smarter decision-making for complex industries.
Working on hx Renew, a flagship pricing decision intelligence platform.
Working on hx Renew, a flagship pricing decision intelligence platform.

Tech ProducerAug 2023 – Sep 2025
DPS Games · England, UK
Leader of the Tech Organisation for Steel Hunters
Led a cross-functional team of 30+ to deliver a global multiplayer game. I oversaw Backend, DevOps, Engine, and Tools, driving architecture, scalability, and live operations while ensuring alignment with studio goals and timely, high-quality delivery.
Led a cross-functional team of 30+ to deliver a global multiplayer game. I oversaw Backend, DevOps, Engine, and Tools, driving architecture, scalability, and live operations while ensuring alignment with studio goals and timely, high-quality delivery.

Manager, Software EngineeringJan 2017 – Jan 2022
Unity · Dublin, Ireland
Led a team delivering cloud-enabled and ML-driven services, spanning web development, internal tools in Python and C++, and applied machine learning in content creation workflows.
I directed technical strategy and team operations, oversaw projects from web apps to AI-powered features like single-image to normal map generation in Unity ArtEngine, and managed timelines and budgets to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.
I directed technical strategy and team operations, oversaw projects from web apps to AI-powered features like single-image to normal map generation in Unity ArtEngine, and managed timelines and budgets to ensure smooth, on-time delivery.

Team Manager & Principal Software EngineerMay 2014 – Oct 2016
Blue Insurance · Dublin, Ireland
Led a development team delivering web products using .NET technologies.
I oversaw .NET Core applications with SQL Server backends, managed on-premise infrastructure, set up CI/CD pipelines, and planned development roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Some products I helped to build:
I oversaw .NET Core applications with SQL Server backends, managed on-premise infrastructure, set up CI/CD pipelines, and planned development roadmaps aligned with business goals.
Some products I helped to build:
- CarHireExcess: carhireexcess.com
- PetInsurance: petinsurance.ie
- InsureYourPaws: insureyourpaws.co.uk
- Multitrip: multitrip.com
- AnPost Insurance: anpostinsurance.petquote.ie

Senior Software EngineerMay 2014 – Oct 2016
Dell · Brazil
Led a distributed team across five countries to deliver enterprise-grade financial and credit systems for global sales operations. Designed .NET 4.5 applications for invoicing, credit checks, and transaction processing, backed by Oracle and SQL Server. Built backend services and data access layers for high-volume financial data.

Software EngineerOct 2011 – May 2014
Softforce · Brazil
Built a .NET/C# real-time transport tracking app with Google Maps, delivering accurate ETAs, fleet monitoring, route optimisation, and emergency handling. Also developed SharePoint-hosted apps for an 80+ store fashion retailer and mobile web apps using jQuery Mobile.

Software EngineerApr 2010 – Oct 2011
Hewlett-Packard · Brazil
Developed Java Spring MVC web applications for an internal banking system, integrating with multiple external systems and Oracle databases. Also built WPF and WCF applications related to stock exchange operations.
Education
Succeeding in Games Production
Building Better Games · England, UK
Effective People Management
DCM Learning · Dublin, Ireland
Creative Projects Management: Methodologies and Processes
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Graduate Course: IT Project Management
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Agile Project Management
PMTech · Brazil
Computer Science — Bachelor's Degree
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
Awards & Certifications
Certified Scrum Master
Certified Scrum Developer
Certified Product Owner Open
On the Spot Award
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