> Markdown version of [/@matheus-guimaraes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@matheus-guimaraes). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Matheus Guimaraes Senior Developer Advocate at AWS mapping out scalable systems and agentic architectures. ## About Matheus Guimaraes designs scalable, production-grade systems and helps teams modernize legacy platforms. With 25 years in tech spanning roles from developer to CTO, he breaks down complex architectures into practical blueprints. He currently works as a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS. His recent focus includes new execution models for backend infrastructure. Matheus regularly speaks about the architectural trade-offs between traditional APIs, standard workflows, and agent-based systems, showing developers how to evolve real applications step by step. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2026 Europe 路 July 8, 2026 Berlin, Germany - [When Should You Use an Agent? Architectural Trade-offs in Agentic Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100109-when-should-you-use-an-agent-architectural-trade-offs-in-agentic-systems) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ### World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage 路 June 30, 2026 Online - [Microservices Common Failure Modes (And How Teams Actually Hit Them)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2096-microservices-common-failure-modes-and-how-teams-actually-hit-them) 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [When Should You Use an Agent? Architectural Trade-offs in Agentic Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100109-when-should-you-use-an-agent-architectural-trade-offs-in-agentic-systems) 路 Matheus Guimaraes - [Microservices Common Failure Modes (And How Teams Actually Hit Them)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2096-microservices-common-failure-modes-and-how-teams-actually-hit-them) 路 Matheus Guimaraes ## Links - [X](https://x.com/techwithmatheus)