I’m a product-minded engineer who turns first concepts into dependable, customer-ready platforms.
I thrive in cross-functional teams—from lean start-ups to distributed scale-ups—where pragmatic decisions, solid engineering practices, and continuous learning drive the work forward.
| Area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Secure data-flow software | Lead engineering at Nullafi, where our Zero-Trust Gateway redacts sensitive fields in real time. |
| High-volume fintech systems | Shipped a recurring-donation gateway relied on by global non-profits. |
| Mission-critical tooling | Delivered aviation-maintenance & tax-compliance suites used by Embraer and Itaú Bank. |
- Translate regulatory & customer needs into clear architectures and sprint-sized plans.
- Stay hands-on across the stack—adapting tech choices and creating reusable patterns.
- Collaborate directly with founders, C-level partners, and design-partner customers to keep products aligned with real-world problems.
| Period | Role & Company | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| May 2021 → Present | 🏅 Head of Engineering, Nullafi (Chicago) | • Drove end-to-end build-out of a Zero-Trust data-security platform. • Prototyped new use-cases with customers, translating feedback into features. • Championed peer-review culture and scalable engineering practices. |
| Nov 2015 → May 2021 | 🛡 Tech Lead / Principal SWE, Nullafi | • Designed and shipped v1 of Nullafi Shield, an inline data-redaction engine. • Defined the technology stack and led weekly discovery sessions. |
| Nov 2014 → Nov 2015 | 💳 Product Dev Mgr / Sr SWE, ContaPaga | • Built payment website & gateway API; partnered with Greenpeace for online donations. • Designed core checking-account system with secure concurrent transfers. |
| Oct 2010 → Oct 2014 | • Led aircraft-maintenance support system & Brazilian Tax ERP. • Integrated WebAPIs; delivered solutions for Embraer S.A. and Itaú Bank. |
AI · Clean Architecture · Event-Driven Systems · Security Engineering · Fintech · Zero-Trust · Compliance Automation
Languages & Frameworks
Go · C · C++ · C# · JavaScript · Node.js · TypeScript · React · Python · Ruby · PHP · HTML5 · CSS3 · Sass · Tailwind CSS · Bootstrap · Markdown
Cloud & DevOps
Kubernetes · Docker · Packer · AWS · Azure · Heroku · Vercel
Databases & Caching
PostgreSQL · MySQL · Oracle · Microsoft SQL Server · SQLite · MongoDB · Redis · Supabase
Tools & Design
Figma · Blender · Canva · Adobe Photoshop · Trello · Jira · Notion
Outside of code you’ll find me exploring the world, learning new cultures, practising strength training, and diving into the latest papers on AI & privacy.
“Building secure data platforms that vanish the sensitive bits—so customers can focus on insights, not incidents.”
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