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Lucas D.
Principal Engineer

Skills

Node.js
Laravel
Flask
Apollo Graphql
Typescript
Github
Javascript
Php
Python
Postgresql
Mysql
Amazon Aws
Google Cloud
Docker Cloud
React

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Lucas Souza possesses eight years of experience as a full-stack developer specializing in web development and infrastructure. Initially working with PHP and Laravel for six years, he contributed to various projects, engaging in the complete product development cycle from database design to final implementation. Transitioning to Python in a recent role, Souza found a particular affinity for the language. His daily technical repertoire includes JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Remix, Flask, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFront, CloudWatch), and Terraform. Notably, Souza successfully led the creation of a full-stack application using Remix, React, and GrapesJS, collaborating with a team of two developers. He is based in Brazil.

  • Software Engineer
    5/1/2021 - 8/1/2023

    Served as a Back-End Engineer focusing on the ecommerce module, achieving successful integrations with various platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Magento, and Magento 2. Transitioned to a Full Stack Engineer role within the contact capture app team, leveraging capabilities in both front-end and back-end development. Acquired proficiency in an array of technologies such as React, Remix, TypeScript, SCSS, Python, Flask, and PHP, while ensuring robust database management with PostgreSQL and GQL. Implemented containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Terraform. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing AWS services including S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudFront to build scalable and reliable applications. Employed Agile Methodology to enhance project delivery and team collaboration, and maintained a strong focus on developing and consuming RESTful APIs.

  • Technical Director and Founding Partner
    3/1/2018 - 7/1/2022

    Led a team towards successful project completion, honing project management skills and effectively gathering and analyzing requirements. Focused on systems and web services development utilizing Laravel framework, enhancing backend proficiency.

  • Team Lead
    7/1/2015 - 12/1/2020

    Served as a Team Lead, responsible for the development of web systems and APIs using PHP. Engaged in regular meetings and requirements discussions with clients to ensure project alignment and success. Led the development of cross-platform applications utilizing Cordova, demonstrating a solid understanding of mobile app frameworks and cross-platform deployment strategies. Proficient in PHP for back-end development and experienced in coordinating with clients to gather and define project requirements.

  • Internship
    6/1/2014 - 8/1/2014

    Developed proficiency in PHP, specializing in the Joomla platform for website development. Maintained and implemented web systems using PHP, demonstrating expertise in both back-end and front-end development.

  • Computer Science at Federal University of Bahia
    2011 - 2018

  • Construction Engineering at Federal Institute of Bahia
    2006 - 2009

  • Software Engineering at Metropolitan College
    2023 - 2024

  • Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum & Kanban at Udemy
    7/1/2023

  • Clean Code & Clean Architecture at Branas.io
    3/1/2023

  • Starting with Laravel 5.3 at School of Net
    3/1/2017

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