MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

Experience & Education

A complete view of my professional trajectory and academic background, including projects, achievements and mastered technologies.

Software Engineer Intern

Parfin

March 2026 – PresentRemoteInternship • Part-time

Working on blockchain solutions, contributing to the development and maintenance of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts for EVM-compatible chains.

Key Achievements

•Developing and maintaining EVM-compatible smart contracts in production
•Contributing to the Web3 product stack with a focus on security and reliability
•Collaborating on dApp architecture and on-chain integration with the engineering team

Technologies

SolidityHardhatReactTypeScript

Automation Intern

BTG Pactual

August 2025 – November 2025RemoteInternship • Part-time

Automation of internal processes using Python, AWS, React and API integrations. Working on improving efficiency and reliability across banking systems.

Key Achievements

•Automated critical banking workflows reducing manual effort by 60%
•Developed internal dashboards using React for process monitoring
•Implemented AWS Lambda functions for serverless automation

Technologies

PythonAWSReactAPI IntegrationLambdaCronJobUiPath

Full-Stack Developer

Freelancer / Personal Projects

2023 – 2024RemoteFreelance

Development of full-stack applications with Next.js, Node.js and relational and NoSQL databases. Focus on modern web architecture and user experience.

Key Achievements

•Built 10+ production-ready web applications
•Implemented authentication systems with JWT and OAuth
•Created RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

Technologies

Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLMongoDBTailwind CSS

Certifications

LLM Course

Hugging Face

Advanced course on Large Language Models and their applications

2025

Data Modeling

Fundação Bradesco

Database design and data modeling best practices

2024

Python Programming

Fundação Bradesco

Comprehensive Python programming fundamentals

2024

C1 Cambridge Advanced

Cambridge Assessment English

Advanced English language proficiency certification

2023

B2 DELE Spanish

Instituto Cervantes

Upper-intermediate Spanish language certification

2023

Bachelor's in Computer Science

PUC-Rio

2025 – PresentRio de Janeiro, BrazilIn Progress

Pursuing degree with academic merit scholarship. Focus on full-stack development, data structures, algorithms and artificial intelligence.

Highlights

•Academic Merit Scholarship
•Focus on Software Engineering
•Active participation and 8.2 GPA

Specialization in Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Duke University

Jan 2026 – Feb 2026RemoteCompleted

Completed a specialization led by Campbell Harvey on how blockchain-based financial systems are reshaping traditional finance.

Highlights

•Core DeFi primitives: DEXs, AMMs, lending protocols, and stablecoins
•Smart contract, oracle, governance, and custody risks
•Layer 1 vs Layer 2 scaling: rollups, sharding, and sidechains
•Token economics, incentives, and protocol design
•Regulatory frameworks, securities law, and compliance
•Security trade-offs between CeFi and DeFi
•Environmental and sustainability implications of blockchain systems
•Skills: DeFi, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Crypto Economics, Risk Analysis, Financial Regulation, Ethereum, Digital Assets

Specialization in Financial Management

Duke University

Feb 2026 – March 2026RemoteCompleted

Completed a specialization focused on financial management and corporate finance fundamentals. The program covered key concepts used to evaluate business performance, analyze financial statements, and support strategic financial decision-making.

Highlights

•Financial statement analysis and interpretation
•Time value of money and discounted cash flow concepts
•Investment evaluation using NPV and IRR
•Return on invested capital (ROIC) and performance measurement
•Balance sheet structure and financial ratio analysis
•Understanding EBITDA, EBIT, and profitability metrics
•Using financial data to support business and investment decisions
•Skills: Financial Statement Analysis, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Time Value of Money, EBITDA, EBIT, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), Balance Sheet Analysis, Financial Decision-Making

High School and Elementary Education

Instituto Gaylussac

2015 – 2024Niterói, BrazilCompleted

Completed high school with focus on exact sciences. Participated in programming projects and mathematics olympiads.

Highlights

•Bronze medal in Kangaroo Math Competition
•Gold in OBLI (Brazilian Informatics Olympiad)
•Bronze in OBA (Brazilian Astronomy Olympiad)

English Language Course

Cultura Inglesa

2021 – 2023Niterói, BrazilCompleted

English course focused on oral and written communication, everyday fluency and preparation for international certifications.

Highlights

•Advanced proficiency achieved
•Focus on business communication
•Preparation for Cambridge certification

Timeline

2015

Started education

2023

Started freelancing

2025

PUC-Rio & BTG Pactual

2028

Expected graduation