Erik Pegoraro is a seasoned Software Architect and People Lead at Zühlke Group, where he drives technical strategy, delivers high‑quality .NET‑based solutions, and mentors engineering teams across international projects. With a career spanning roles at LineTen, Natixis, Bosch Security and Safety Systems, FARFETCH, AWAIBA, Kinematix, and Efacec, he has deep experience in software architecture, development excellence, and performance optimization. Erik holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto, where his thesis—Neuro‑Fuzzy Software for Intelligent Control and Education—focused on developing advanced fuzzy and neuro‑fuzzy control tools to support intelligent systems research and education. Today, he channels this foundation into a strong focus on AI Engineering, leveraging modern AI‑driven architectures and practices to build future‑ready, resilient software systems.