Alexandre Brito

Software Engineer, Architect &

About Me

Senior software engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering scalable backend solutions that have improved system performance and reliability by 30%. Proven expertise in designing resilient cloud-native architectures and leading cross-functional teams in the education technology sector.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies and techniques, mentoring junior developers or just relaxing playing some games.

Currently specializing in Software Architecture, cloud-native solutions (particularly on Azure and AWS), .NET, Python, and Go.

Technical Skills

Frontend Development

React TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Tailwind

Backend Development

.NET/C# Python NodeJs Go REST APIs Messaging GRPC MQTT Kafka Apache Pulsar

Database & Cloud

PostgreSQL MSSQL MySQL MongoDB Elasticsearch Redis AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes

Architecture

DDD Microservices Pub/Sub Async Processing Microfrontends TOGAF

Tools & Others

Git CI/CD Azure Devops Jira TDD BDD Figma Agile

Education

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MBA in Solutions Architecture

FIAP
2024 - 2025

Specialized in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture, following TOGAF. Focused on Enterprise Architecture, management, leadership and innovation.

  • Hands-on final project architecting and founding a new startup, BovId
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Postgraduation in Sw. Engineering

PUC Minas
2021 - 2022

Specialized in Software Engineering and Architecture. Focused on distributed systems, cloud computing, and software design.

  • Final score: 88/100
  • Hands-on final project creating an e-commerce platform, score: 100/100
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Bachelor of Automation Engineering

University of Caxias do Sul
2013 - 2020

Comprehensive foundation in electronics, automation, firmware programming and integration system design with hands-on project experience.

  • Final essay on facial recognition applied to bovine using computer vision techinques

Certifications

Babson Build Entrepreneurship Program

Babson College
Issued: July 2025 β€’ Valid until: Indefinite
Professional Level

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services
Issued: December 2024 β€’ Valid until: December 2027
Professional Level

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft
Issued: August 2021 β€’ Valid until: Indefinite
Begineers Level

Experience

2022 - Present

Staff Software Architect

Poliedro Education
  • Improved software quality by 25% by disseminating better practices among development teams and by implementing a Gitflow culture across teams.
  • Increased product performance by designing a base architecture focusing on availability and scalability.
  • Strengthened security by improving the QA analysis flow with Trivy and Sonarqube.
  • Streamlined deployments by designing a CI/CD flow integrating Gitflow, reducing the deployment time by 50%.
  • Applied new methods for software and architecture documentation, utilizing C4 model and ADR documents.
  • Delivered a new SSO experience by leading a cross-impact team of 5 Senior Engineers, impacting 10 products. Improving safety and modernizing integrations.
  • Improved cloud reliability by 30% through remodeling infrastructure and implementing Datadog for better observability.
  • Architected a new Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure solution, delivering 35% performance improvements and 20% annual cost reductions while enhancing user experience through optimized backend processes and faster response times. The system manages over 13 million daily access during normal operations and handles over 40% more traffic during peak season.
  • 2022 - 2022

    Senior Backend Developer/Tech Lead

    Conexia Education

    Backend development with emphasis in C# and .NET.

  • Implemented a new integration with other products using the LTI protocol. This integration is operational and receiving multiple positive feedback from clients and managers.
  • Helped design, architect, and develop a new option to log into the platform, using QR codes and the MQTT protocol to communicate between systems.
  • Led a squad of 13 people with the responsibility of refactoring the system to prepare it for internationalization.
  • Spearheaded a team mindset shift toward better coding practices, unit testing, and improved software quality, performance, and scalability, achieving a 15% improvement in software quality.
  • 2021 - 2022

    Senior Backend Developer

    Compass Uol

    Backend development with emphasis in C# and .NET.

  • Perform evolutionary development of applications.
  • Participate in the definition of solutions and technical requirements.
  • Software development in client server architecture and web services.
  • During my tenure here, I was assigned to a client in the education sector, where I joined a development squad responsible for creating new features for one of their major partners. These features included batch user imports, license validations, and integrations with new products. I was subsequently invited to join a high-impact team for the same client, collaborating closely with the Architecture team.
  • 2019 - 2021

    Fullstack Developer

    Compass Uol
  • Web development using ASP.Net MVC, this was mainly a management system to be used by driving schools and had an integration with our android app, written in Xamarin.
  • Implemented a SQLite DB in the android app, encrypting some sensible data and storing it in a safer manner, to increase security and fraud protection.
  • Built a real-time face detection and identification system for access control, leveraging Python, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and microservices architecture. Led the complete project design process, from initial concept through architectural implementation. The project utilized GRPC for real-time, low latency, interservice communication.
  • Created an automated license plate reading system that registers new driving lessons, embedded within a Xamarin mobile application, and designed to function entirely offline. Providing a more fluid experience for users.
  • Let's Work Together!

    I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's connect and discuss how we can create something great together.

    πŸ“§ abrito92@outlook.com
    πŸ“± +55 (54) 99197-5424
    πŸ“ FlorianΓ³polis, SC, Brazil