Profile Review – Global Talent Visa: Do I have the right profile? What should I improve?

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Hi everyone,

Could you please take a moment to review my profile and share your feedback?

I’d really appreciate your honest opinions about my experience and overall presentation.

I’m a programmer and software engineer with 24 years of experience developing systems and products across different industries. My main expertise is in Java and C#, with additional experience in front-end development. Over the years, I’ve worked in sectors such as finance (banks), e-commerce (Mercado Livre – the largest e-commerce platform in Latin America), auditing (PwC Brazil), investments (the largest investment company in Brazil), food delivery (iFood – the leading delivery company in Brazil), and consulting (EclipseWorks, where I currently work).

In these roles, I’ve often served as a team leader and, in recent years, as a manager. Overall, I have around 24 years of professional experience, with the last five years in management and leadership positions. In my most recent role, I’ve been working as a director, overseeing more than 25 teams (around 140 employees).

I hold a BSc in Computer Science, an MBA in Project Management, an MBA in Strategic IT Management, and an MBA in Investments and Private Banking. I’m also certified as a Scrum Master and Product Owner by Scrum.org.

Currently, I’m responsible for the software engineering, quality, architecture, back-end, front-end, and mobile departments. I’ve led projects in areas such as IFRS, operational efficiency, investment funds, stock market subscriptions, and delivery route optimization. More recently, my work has focused on banking systems, business accounts, payroll loans, and process automation using artificial intelligence. I’ve also started studying Solidity for Web 3.0, a field I’m finding very exciting and full of learning opportunities.

Due to company confidentiality policies, I often can’t share specific performance metrics or internal data linked directly to my name. This makes it challenging to provide concrete proof of my achievements.

*How can I best address or improve this situation?

I’m considering including some status reports from projects completed in 2024–2025 (originally in Portuguese, which I can translate into English). I also have architecture, roadmap, and planning documents, but I’m not sure if these will be sufficient.

*What would you recommend to strengthen my evidence and documentation?

I also have six recommendation letters from managers and directors at my recent positions where I acted in leadership roles.

Given my background and experience:

  • Do I have the right profile to apply?
  • What should I improve?
  • How can I strengthen my application?

I’m very open to feedback and would deeply appreciate any constructive criticism or tips to help me improve.

My goal is to succeed in the process and relocate to England.

Thank you very much in advance for your time and support!

Best regards,

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Your 24 years of experience puts you firmly in the Exceptional Talent category, not Promise. This means Tech Nation will expect you to show sustained recognition and field-advancing contributions, not just solid career progression.

The confidentiality issue is a real challenge but not insurmountable. I’ve seen applicants from major banks and delivery platforms handle this by creating simplified architecture diagrams and anonymized metrics. For example, instead of showing internal dashboards, you could create summary documents showing “led optimization that reduced delivery route times by X%” with a reference letter from your director confirming the impact. Tech Nation’s assessment panel maintains strict confidentiality, and they explicitly state you can submit company data if you have permission.

Your biggest gap right now is evidence beyond your day job. The mandatory criteria requires more than just salary and internal promotions you need external recognition. I’ve reviewed applications where strong managers got rejected because they couldn’t show industry-wide impact. Think about what you’ve done outside your companies: any conference talks, open-source contributions, mentorship programs, or published technical articles. Your Scrum certifications and MBAs alone won’t cut it they’re training, not recognition.

For Optional Criteria, focus on OC3 (significant contributions as an employee) since you have strong leadership roles. Combine reference letters from your directors with simplified project documentation and measurable business outcomes. Don’t try to use the same Portuguese reports for multiple criteria each piece of evidence needs to clearly address one specific criterion. Your six recommendation letters are good, but make sure they come from well-established industry experts who’ve known your work for 12+ months, not just immediate colleagues or managers.

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