IT Management & Software Strategy Consultant
I help SMEs modernize operations with custom software and practical AI.
18+ years leading engineering teams and software delivery across Brazil, Finland, and Spain — now working directly with SMEs and leadership teams on IT strategy, governance, custom software, and AI adoption.
About
I'm a software development leader with over 18 years of experience building web and business applications that improve operations, scale results, and solve real-world challenges.
After leading engineering and product teams internationally — at Rovio Entertainment in Finland and Badger Maps in Spain — I returned to Brazil to work directly with small and medium businesses and professionals as an independent IT consultant.
I combine hands-on technical depth with a strong understanding of business strategy, process optimization, and governance. That means going beyond writing code: I help teams align technology decisions with real business goals and deliver measurable value.
I also help identify where AI can make a real difference and build it: LLM applications, RAG, AI agents, and workflow automation integrated into existing systems, with attention to reliability, cost, and privacy.
What I help with
IT Management & Team Leadership
Building and leading engineering teams, improving structure, processes, and delivery — informed by managing a 20-person team at Badger Maps and teams of up to 30 people at Rovio.
Technology & Product Strategy
Roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and aligning engineering work with business priorities, so teams build the right thing — not just build faster.
Software Engineering & Architecture
Backend and full-stack development, system design, integrations, and technical leadership — scoping and building custom web and business applications end to end.
IT Governance & Operational Excellence
KPI-driven process design, incident reduction, and operational discipline — the same approach that cut support tickets by 30% and live incidents by nearly 100% at Badger Maps.
AI Solutions
Identifying where AI can make a real difference and building it — LLM applications, RAG, AI agents, and workflow automation integrated into existing systems, with attention to reliability, cost, and privacy.
Experience
Jan 2025 – Present · Curitiba, Brazil
Technology Consultant – Software Engineering & AI Solutions
erisondasilva.com
- Help companies design and build software solutions, from analysis through implementation and support.
- Built an integrated system for a clinic focused on treating neurodivergent children (Ico Project) — scheduling and professional allocation, invoicing and financial reporting, therapeutic plans and session records with AI-assisted report generation, and KPIs based on the system's data — freeing up about 25% of the management and financial staff's time; handled analysis, design, implementation and support, and continue advising as the project evolves.
- Built and supported a SaaS tool for small transport companies in the paper industry to manage freight, costs, income, and finances; ran for about a year and a half and reached around 20 companies before regional industry shifts favored larger players.
- Open to new consulting engagements and to full-time consulting roles.
Dec 2022 – Nov 2024 · Granada, Spain
Software Engineering Manager
Badger Maps, Inc.
- Led a 20-person engineering team spanning mobile, web, integrations, and technical support.
- Introduced KPI-driven processes for the Support & Integrations team, cutting internal engineering support tickets by 30%.
- Improved roadmap planning and engineering/product alignment, reducing development cycles.
- Implemented architecture changes that reduced live incidents by nearly 100%.
May 2013 – Aug 2020 · Espoo, Finland
Product & Program Leadership — Angry Birds Friends
Rovio Entertainment Corporation
- Led the Angry Birds Friends product across multiple roles, from Project Manager to Product Development Lead and Program Manager.
- Contributed to €34M in annual revenue, making it Rovio's top-performing title in 2016.
- Improved early product retention by 20% through onboarding and feature development; drove a 10x increase in content release cadence.
- Managed teams of 15–30 people and led the cross-platform port that expanded the product to the Microsoft Store.
2006 – 2013 · Finland & Brazil
Senior Software Engineer
Various companies
- Contributed to commercial and enterprise applications across multiple companies.
- Established QA processes and tooling at Auspex, improving testing practices and software quality.
- Introduced Scrum methodology and led development of a new product at Starcut Software.
Selected Projects
A few examples of independent consulting work.
Scheduling & Billing System for a Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Replaced manual scheduling and financial tracking with a dedicated web system for a clinic serving children with autism, streamlining appointments and billing workflows.
Bino Track — Transport Management SaaS
Built a SaaS platform for small transport companies in the paper industry to manage freight, costs, income, and finances. Ran for about a year and a half, reaching around 20 companies, until shifts in the regional industry favored larger players, leaving a smaller client base today. Responsible for analysis, development, and support.
Achievements
- Heroic Effort Award — Rovio Entertainment
- Game of the Year Award — Rovio Entertainment
- Ownership Award — Rovio Entertainment
Certifications
- SAFe Agilist Certification
- Certified Scrum Product Owner
- Certified Scrum Master
Education
Master's Degree, Information Systems Management
HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences
Specialization, Software Engineering
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
B.A.Sc., Information Systems Technology
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Languages
- English (Native or Bilingual)
- Portuguese (Native or Bilingual)
- Spanish (Full Professional)
- Finnish (Elementary)
Let's talk
Open to consulting engagements, advisory roles, or a technical co-founder / strategic partner conversation.