Hi, I'm Álvaro. A software engineer specializing in backend systems and high-performance development. Backed by a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a post-graduate degree in Software Engineering, I focus on technical conceptualization and solution design that balances stability with innovation. As a product-builder, I am passionate about turning complex concepts into market-ready products.


I thrive throughout the entire lifecycle—from architecting technical infrastructure to developing PoCs and MVPs that validate ideas. My goal is to merge technical excellence with a product-centric vision to build systems that deliver real value.

INTERESTS AND COMPETENCIES

Software Engineering
Software Development
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Product Development

PROJECTS

FastPic

A privacy-focused Micro-SaaS that allows e-commerce sellers and agencies to instantly bulk resize and optimize images for marketplaces directly in the browser.

Shortfy

A robust full-stack microservices architecture designed for high-scale link management and real-time visitor analytics. This project leverages a polyglot persistence strategy to handle high-volume writes and complex data retrieval.

Presentations

High-Performance URL Engineering & System Design

A deep dive into the architecture of a high-performance URL shortener.

Education

  • Postgraduate Degree (Lato Sensu) Software Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree Computer Science

Languages

  • Portuguese Native
  • English Intermediate
  • Norwegian Basic

Activities

Alvaro's Github Contributions Chart