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Pedro Matos

Software Engineer


Location

Sydney, NSW - Australia

About me

What I am all about.

I graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. With over four years of experience in the IT sector, my primary focus has been on software development. I've had the opportunity to work both in Brazil and abroad for various technology companies, collaborating with teams in development, product support, and commercial sales. My professional journey has taken me through diverse industries including energy, mobile, healthcare, and financial sectors. Throughout my career, I've remained dedicated to advancing in the field of Software Engineering.

I have solid knowledge in the development of APIs, as well as development of web and mobile applications and chatbots. Main expertise technologies:

Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Nest.js
  • Docker
  • CI/CD, AWS
  • Mongo, SQL

Frontend/Mobile:

  • React
  • React Native
  • HTML/CSS

Chatbots:

  • Take Blip
  • Dialog Flow
  • IBM Watson

According to the DISC behavior assessment tool, my personality is characterized as influential, caring, optimistic, and enthusiastic.

Having lived in both the USA and Ukraine, I am currently residing in Sydney. I have a passion for traveling, engaging in outdoor activities, and reading a good book. I firmly believe in the transformative power of technology to enhance people's lives and hold the conviction that every adversity presents an opportunity for growth and learning.

Experience

Yes. I've been around.
Feb. 2022 – Present

Smart Idea

Fullstack software developer

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I have undertaken various impactful projects, including creating webpages in React, developing mobile apps in React Native, building APIs in Node.js, and constructing chatbots using the Blip platform, all aimed at delivering value to clients. One of the apps I worked on is available at: Renovi App

Dec. 2021 – Dec. 2023

Raro Labs

Backend Software Developer

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I developed microservices utilized by hundreds of users daily to adhere to Brazil's Central Bank Open Finance regulations at BMG Bank , alongside crafting APIs for the bank's Backoffice system frontend. Additionally, I contributed to the development of an API for Love CRM, a Brazilian CRM, utilizing a range of cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, MongoDB, SQL, RabbitMQ, Docker, and more.

May. 2021 – Dec. 2021

upFlow.me

Fullstack Software Developer

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I participated in the creation of a new business unit focused on the development of chatbos on the Take Blip platform. I was in direct contact with customers creating conversational chatbots flows in different channels, such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Web. The main technologies used were Typescript/JavaScript, Node.Js and React. I also conducted training on the Take Blip platform and supported the chatbots I developed.

Apr. 2019 – July 2019

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Electric Circuits Laboratory Tutor

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Guided electrical engineering students in theoretical and practical activities. I answered students' questions and guided extra-curricular activities.

June 2016 – June 2018

Bwtech

Technical and Commercial Support Intern

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

I acted as the primary support contact for Atoll software customers throughout South America, collaborating closely with the commercial team to elevate sales performance and enhance customer satisfaction for Bwtech products

Jan. 2018 – Feb. 2018

Skywell Software

Sales Intern

Kiev, Ukraine

Professional exchange where I could learn in practice how the commercial team of a Ukrainian IT company works. I conducted a study on the Brazilian IT market for the company's managers.

May 2015 – Aug. 2015

Global Energy Network Institute

Electrical Engineering Intern

San Diego, CA, USA

Part of a multinational team focused on researching best practices in clean energy and water use for the city of San Diego (USA), Northern Baja (Mexico) and Brazil.

June 2012 – Dec. 2013

Computer Systems and Robotics Lab. (CORO)

Student Researcher In Human-Robot Interaction Systems.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Developed algorithms in C++ and Matlab in a partnership project between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Federal University of Minas Gerais.

Education

Lazy isn't in my vocabulary.
2011 – 2019

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Aug. 2014 – Aug. 2015

Tennessee Technological University

Electrical Engineering Exchange Student

Cookeville, TN, USA
Mar. 2014 – July 2014

Gonzaga University

Intensive English Program

Spokane, WA, USA

Volunteering

Serving the Community.
2014

Humanitarian Travel

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Support for travel planning and assistance to a team of volunteer Brazilian dentists.

Awards

Happy times!

Tennessee Technological University, 2015

Dean's List


Fifth Brazilian Mathematics Olympiad of Public Schools, 2009

Honorable Mention.