Professional Summary
Backend engineer (3+ years) interested in systems programming, graphics, and computational problems. Strong foundation in math, physics, and computer architecture from Electrical & Computer Engineering.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: TypeScript, Python, C/C++, PHP Backend & APIs: Node.js, NestJS, RESTful APIs, GraphQL Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL Frontend & UI: React, Sass, Handlebars, Figma Tools & Practices: Linux, Git, CI/CD, Jest, Postman, Agile/Scrum
Professional Experience
Backend Software Engineer
VML (formerly Wunderman Thompson) | Porto, Portugal | Apr 2022 – Present
- Currently part of a core team of engineers supporting a major client from the UK
- Engineered payment recovery solution resulting in €200k+ per year in recovered revenue
- Contributed to decoupling frontend/backend through API-driven architecture supporting React platform
- Participated in implementing new search functionality as core platform feature
- Achieved and maintained 90%+ automated test coverage, improving system reliability
Full Stack Developer
Kampanos | Porto, Portugal | Jul 2021 – Feb 2022
- Developed multiple MVPs under tight deadlines using TypeScript, PHP (WordPress), AWS EC2
- Assisted in configuring and deploying cloud infrastructure using AWS services
Other Technical Projects
Real-Time Adaptive Signal Processing | C, STM32F7, MATLAB
- Implemented LMS and Normalized LMS adaptive filtering algorithms on ARM Cortex-M7 for real-time system identification at 8kHz sampling rate
- Analyzed convergence behavior and algorithm stability using oscilloscope measurements and MATLAB
Data Link Protocol Implementation | C, Linux, Network Programming
- Implemented reliable serial communication protocol from scratch using state machines, stop-and-wait ARQ, error detection/correction, and retransmission logic
Education
Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Faculty of Engineering - University of Porto
- Strong foundation in systems engineering, computer architecture, digital systems, networking
- Extensive practice with data structures and algorithms (Python)
- Academic projects in Embedded Systems, RTOS, Networking (FTP)
- Physics: 17/20 (top 7% among 250+ students)