Who I Am?
Hi! I'm Nelson, from Algarve, Portugal.
My passion for technology started early, when I was 12 years old and got my first computer, a gift my mother worked very hard to give me. Like many curious kids, I began by taking PCs apart, fixing them, installing software for friends, and, of course, playing video games. That curiosity led me to study IT during high school, where I had my first contact with programming, learning Pascal and C, and it was love at first sight.
What started as a hobby quickly became a career. Today, I'm a Software Developer and Software Architect with several years of experience building, designing, and structuring software solutions.
What motivates me every day is the chance to break down complex and challenging problems and turn them into simple, efficient, and business-aligned solutions. In a world where almost everything important depends on good software, I believe technology must be built responsibly, with a future-proof and holistic mindset.
Beyond writing code, I deeply value sharing knowledge. I believe great projects are never built by isolated individuals, but by teams where everyone has something valuable to contribute. Sharing knowledge, context, and vision with as many people as possible helps everyone work smarter and achieve better results together.
I'm also actively involved in the community, contributing to projects and content that help others grow in the tech world.
Outside of software, sports have always been a big part of my life. I enjoy going to the gym, running, and doing adventure sports. Traveling and exploring new places, mountains, beaches, or vibrant cities, is one of my greatest passions, especially on my motorcycle. Riding to places I've never been before is my favorite hobby. I'm also a big fan of speed, and I follow Formula 1 and MotoGP closely.
I believe that technology, just like traveling, is a never-ending journey of discovery, and I'm here to build the future, one project at a time.
Professional Journey
VFXPLCFeb 2024 - Present
Software Architect / Software Engineer
Leading architectural decisions and implementing high-performance financial solutions. Focus on scalable backend systems and cloud infrastructure optimization.
FidgroveNov 2021 - Jan 2024
Software Architect / Software Engineer / Backend Developer
Designed and implemented robust backend solutions, focused on scalable architecture and performance optimization. Led technical initiatives for cloud migration and infrastructure modernization.
Positive SliceOct 2013 - Nov 2021
Team Leader / Software Engineer / Backend Developer
Led development teams and technical initiatives. Designed and implemented backend systems while mentoring junior developers. Focused on code quality, architectural best practices, and continuous improvement.
Education & Certifications
Microsoft Certifications
GitHub Certifications
FreeCodeCamp Certifications
Bachelor's in Computer ScienceOct 2010 - Jul 2013
ISMAT - Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes
Skills
Languages & Frameworks
Team Work
Coding Skills
Database
Messaging
Cloud computing & Infrastructure
DevOps
Observability
Tools
Tests
Communication Protocols
Paradigms, Systems Design and Architecture
SO
Projects & Contributions
Craft & Code Club
Host and Co-founder
A Community/study group with 1000+ members focused on software development, where we discuss and share knowledge about software development techniques, design patterns, and new technologies.