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Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack | AI & Machine Learning | Aerospace & Defense
San Jose, USA
Only remote
Master of Science, Artificial Intelligence (in progress) - San Jose State UniversityAbout me
I’m a software engineer with 15+ years of experience in full-stack development, backend APIs, automation, and AI integration. I’ve led engineering teams and co-founded a product, combining technical skills with practical business judgment.
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Artificial IntelligenceComputer-Aided Software EngineeringData IntegrationDevOpsDjangoEmbedded SystemsPython (Programming Language)Machine LearningNode.jsOpenStackAzure Machine LearningSystems IntegrationCloud Platform SystemPyTorch
AI & Machine Learning
Expertise in AI and machine learning technologies including PyTorch, reinforcement learning, large language models, and AI algorithms. Application of these technologies in aerospace software and mission-critical systems.
Full Stack Development
Comprehensive full stack development skills covering frontend technologies such as React, Angular, HTML, CSS, and SASS, as well as backend frameworks including Django, Node.js, Express.js, and REST APIs.
Python & JavaScript Development
Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript as primary programming languages, used across web applications, automation, data integration, and AI-enabled software projects.
Database Management
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and Oracle, applied in web applications and enterprise data systems.
Cloud & DevOps
Practical experience with cloud and DevOps tools including Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Divio Cloud, and Elastic Stack (ELK) for deploying and managing scalable applications.
Test Automation & Embedded Systems
Background in software testing and automation using Python, Squish, and TestStand, as well as experience with embedded systems including VxWorks, PXI, VDPU, and TPU hardware.
REST API Development & Data Integration
Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and integrating diverse data sources, including Department of Defense data systems, environmental sensor data, and third-party services.
Program & Product Management
Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, sprint planning, product strategy, roadmaps, Azure Backlogs, and technical leadership, applied in startup and enterprise environments.
Frontend Web Development
Proficiency in building frontend interfaces using React.js, Angular, HTML, CSS, SASS, and EJS, with experience in CMS development using Wagtail and Django.
Expertise in AI and machine learning technologies including PyTorch, reinforcement learning, large language models, and AI algorithms. Application of these technologies in aerospace software and mission-critical systems.
Full Stack Development
Comprehensive full stack development skills covering frontend technologies such as React, Angular, HTML, CSS, and SASS, as well as backend frameworks including Django, Node.js, Express.js, and REST APIs.
Python & JavaScript Development
Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript as primary programming languages, used across web applications, automation, data integration, and AI-enabled software projects.
Database Management
Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and Oracle, applied in web applications and enterprise data systems.
Cloud & DevOps
Practical experience with cloud and DevOps tools including Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Divio Cloud, and Elastic Stack (ELK) for deploying and managing scalable applications.
Test Automation & Embedded Systems
Background in software testing and automation using Python, Squish, and TestStand, as well as experience with embedded systems including VxWorks, PXI, VDPU, and TPU hardware.
REST API Development & Data Integration
Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and integrating diverse data sources, including Department of Defense data systems, environmental sensor data, and third-party services.
Program & Product Management
Knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, sprint planning, product strategy, roadmaps, Azure Backlogs, and technical leadership, applied in startup and enterprise environments.
Frontend Web Development
Proficiency in building frontend interfaces using React.js, Angular, HTML, CSS, SASS, and EJS, with experience in CMS development using Wagtail and Django.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2020
Languages
EnglishFluentPortugueseBasic knowledgeSpanishNative speaker
Project history
Development of SaaS applications supporting aerospace engineering and manufacturing workflows. Integration of AI capabilities using reinforcement learning, PyTorch, and large language models. Contribution to software architecture and platform development for aerospace technology applications.
Software development for LMI and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. Developed JHRM, a prototype system for ingesting environmental sensor data and external intelligence data. Integrated Department of Defense data sources including the Global Biosurveillance Portal and Defense Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System. Led REST API development and full-stack system integration across multiple data sources.
Developed web applications and content-management systems for UC Scout. Built a customizable Django/Python CMS, developed CMS functionality with Wagtail, built frontend interfaces using HTML, CSS, and SASS, and deployed applications using Docker and Divio Cloud.