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Alessandro Menezes
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Developer
Campo Grande - State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Toptal member since June 9, 2021
Bio
Alessandro is a full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience creating solutions for a range of clients including broadcast companies affiliated with the largest media conglomerate in South America. His solutions are used daily by several clients, broadcasting to millions of viewers. Alessandro specializes in Node.js and React development and has more than six years of experience working as a freelancer.
Portfolio
AB-InBev - Main
Node.js, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Apache Kafka...
AB-InBev - Main
Node.js, GraphQL, Fintech, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, Redis, Azure...
Mobilo Soluções em Tecnologia
Node.js, Ruby, PostgreSQL, Go, Rust, FFmpeg, Linux, Docker, NGINX
Experience
- Git - 10 years
- Linux - 7 years
- Express.js - 6 years
- Node.js - 6 years
- Docker - 5 years
- React - 5 years
- Ruby - 5 years
- Redux - 4 years
Work Experience
Staff Engineer
2022 - 2023
AB-InBev - Main
- Worked on designing and implementing a unified API that consolidated the accounting needs of both the Global e-wallet and the Brazilian e-wallet projects.
- Collaborated extensively with various teams and 3rd-party entities across different countries, designing and implementing intricate end-to-end integrations.
- Monitored the health of services, proactively identifying and resolving production issues in a timely manner. Provided solutions and fixes to ensure the smooth operation of services, enhancing overall system stability and performance.
Technologies: Node.js, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Redis, Jira, Grafana, New Relic
Tech Lead | Back-end Engineer
2021 - 2022
AB-InBev - Main
- Contributed to the back-end team of a global digital wallet project catering to thousands of businesses, facilitating seamless purchases from AB-InBev.
- Collaborated extensively with various teams and 3rd-party entities across different countries, designing and implementing intricate end-to-end integrations.
- Led the back-end team in managing the card processing routines during the certification process conducted by the Mexican regulators. Successfully facilitated the certification, marking a significant milestone in the project's development.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and implemented robust back-end systems for seamless transaction processing.
Technologies: Node.js, GraphQL, Fintech, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, Redis, Azure, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Mambu
Founder
2015 - 2021
Mobilo Soluções em Tecnologia
- Built a Ruby on Rails application for managing the archival of thousands of hours of media material, spread across different cities. This app required dealing with LTO tapes, tape exchangers, and a fault-tolerant design.
- Developed a React-and-Node.js application that allowed the customers to improve their rundown list editing with a modern drag-n-drop editor, saving money and reducing drastically errors.
- Constructed a Ruby-and-Go application to automate simple video editing tasks such as audio channel remapping, video trimming (removal of embedded material information), and integrations with other types of software in the pipeline.
- Led a team of four developers using the Agile methodology which included holding standup meetings and prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Worked closely with clients which included gathering requirements and planning and presenting the deliveries.
Technologies: Node.js, Ruby, PostgreSQL, Go, Rust, FFmpeg, Linux, Docker, NGINX
Senior Full-stack Developer
2012 - 2018
ShelterIT Segurança Digital Tributária
- Contributed to a business intelligence solution with a focus on user friendliness; this work included developing a drag-n-drop data flow editor, a task scheduler, and a dashboard editor.
- Worked closely with clients which included gathering requirements and developing solutions.
- Acted in a key role concerning decisions about the tech stack used.
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server 2015, IIS
Full-stack Developer
2010 - 2012
EI Soluções Inteligentes
- Developed an application for the management of public construction contracts.
- Worked directly with the client which included gathering requirements and pitching solutions.
- Implanted Git as the versioning system, alongside a complete CI/CD solution, which improved both production and reliability.
- Managed a team of four developers using the Agile methodology.
Technologies: C#, ASP.NET, Oracle 11g, Git
Junior Full-stack Developer
2006 - 2009
NotaControl Tecnologia
- Worked on a public tax application that was used by several cities.
- Created a solution to digitize a large collection of documents and was aimed at public administration and legal offices.
- Optimized software to handle the peak loads for the tax solution.
Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET
Project History
Mobilo Roteiros
A React-and-Node.js application for the editing of ad rundown lists for broadcast companies. I collected the requirements and developed the app myself. Today it is used by clients in 11 cities and it is mission-critical to their operations.
Mobilo Vídeos
A Ruby on Rails application to manage a large library of media files that's used daily by a large broadcast company in Brazil. This project required that I work with LTO tapes and automated tape exchangers and in a distributed environment.
Mobilo Media Converter
An automation solution developed in Ruby and Go for media processing. This solution is used daily in ad processing for large broadcast companies. It includes audio processing, content processing, and integrations of other types of software in the pipeline.
This solution is trusted by clients in three Brazilian states and reaches millions of viewers daily.
This solution is trusted by clients in three Brazilian states and reaches millions of viewers daily.
Education
2004 - 2009
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul - Campo Grande, MS, Brazil
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, React, FFmpeg
Tools
NGINX, Git, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Jira, Grafana
Languages
JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Ruby, Go, C#, VB.NET, Rust, C++, TypeScript, GraphQL, Kotlin
Frameworks
Redux, Express.js, ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Next.js
Platforms
Linux, Docker, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Apache Kafka, Azure, Kubernetes, Mambu, New Relic, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Storage
PostgreSQL, Databases, Oracle 11g, MongoDB, Redis
Other
Algorithms, Operating Systems, Calculus, SQL Server 2015, IIS, Fintech
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