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Software Engineer

A passionate software engineer with a love for creating innovative solutions. Making designs come to life with code, one project at a time. Passionate about AI, using it to enhance user experiences and streamline processes. Always learning, always growing. Embracing new challenges and technologies.
Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot are my daily companions.

Caramelo

With over 10 years of experience in software engineering, I’ve been building and leading high-performing teams across Brazil and Japan—driving innovation in frontend and backend development with technologies like React, Next.js, Node.js, and Java.

I’ve led the architecture of scalable microservices on AWS + Kubernetes, introduced CI/CD pipelines that slashed deployment time by 90%, and championed modern practices like test automation, feature flags, and event-driven architecture.

At AXA Japan, I was recognized with the MVP award for my leadership and impact—mentoring engineers, leading pilots, and launching a company-wide design system integrated with Figma and Storybook.

From founding my own startup to integrating Generative AI into enterprise workflows, my journey reflects a hands-on, ownership-driven approach backed by strong technical depth and people-first leadership.

  • Technical Lead and Solution Owner for a 10 members distributed team.
  • Architected 15 microservices in an AWS and Kubernetes empowered environment using Typescript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Java, Lambda, MongoDB, saving cost after removing previous framework and moving out of a Monolithic server.
  • Launched a company-wide Design System which had a direct impact on conversion rate.
  • Designed and created CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitOps, cutting deployment time from more than 1 hour to less than 5 minutes. Introduced Test Automation in Playwright, reducing regression by 50%.
  • Built and maintained a scalable Design System in Figma, integrated with Storybook for seamless collaboration between design and engineering teams.
  • Led many successful pilots, like the introduction of Feature Flags, Alerts Improvement on Splunk, improving innovation in the company.
  • Mentored engineers via monthly 1on1 and quarterly review. Conducted a 2-year cycle of goal settings and feedback.
  • Maintained a hands-on approach, leading by example.
  • Led and mentored developer team to use GenAI for development.

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