Felipe "lipe-dev" Pereira
Senior Software Engineer
Remotely from Brazil
Profile
I am Felipe, a passionate Computer Science graduate from UNIFEI and UMD. With a keen focus on UI/UX, I am dedicated to crafting impactful user experiences that seamlessly blend aesthetics, accessibility, performance, and reliability, all with the goal of shaping a better world.
Languages
Skills
Front-End Development
Mobile Development
Project Management
Back-End Development
UI/UX Design
Dev Ops
Employment History
Senior Front-End Engineer at LogRock
11/2021 - Present Day
As the lead front-end engineer at LogRock, I have been entrusted with the design and construction of the entire front-end architecture and associated infrastructure, commencing from the ground up. My role has revolved extensively around harnessing the potential of React's ecosystem, including building a comprehensive array of solutions such as a Gatsby-based website, a Next.js web application, and an innovative open-source component library powered by Vite.js. In addition, I've contributed to the development of several mission-critical internal tools.
Stack
ReactSveltePreactGatsbyNext.jsSvelteKitDjangoDjango-rest-frameworkAuth0ViteHTMLCSSJavascriptTypescriptTesting LibraryPlayWrightDockerGitHub ActionsTerraformSentryDatadogPostgreSQL
Notable Challenges
- Pioneered the establishment of an entirely new front-end infrastructure for the organization, architecting it from scratch and ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Spearheaded the creation of an open-source component library, a resource that has significantly streamlined development processes and bolstered consistency across projects.
- Orchestrated the successful inception of multiple web applications, commencing with a blank canvas and crafting them into fully functional, intuitive, and user-centric solutions.
- Innovated the concept and execution of a novel component library, fostering efficiency, code reusability, and a unified design language throughout the company's projects.
Senior Front-End Engineer at Giphy
06/2021 - 11/2021
As a Senior Front-End Engineer at Giphy, I assumed a pivotal role in crafting innovative features for the company's flagship website. My responsibilities extended beyond feature development, encompassing the meticulous maintenance of the company's SDK and overarching front-end infrastructure.
Stack
ReactReduxNext.jsViteHTMLCSSJavascriptTypescriptJestCypressDockerKubernetesAWSGitHub ActionsCircle CITerraformSentryDatadogNew RelicElasticSearchPostgreSQLRedisRabbitMQKafka
Notable Challenges
- Engineered a revolutionary authentication flow for the front-end, characterized by features such as magic links, password recovery, and two-factor authentication (2FA). The resounding success of this new authentication flow resulted in its widespread adoption across the entire company and its continued use today.
- Pioneered the seamless integration of end-to-end (E2E) tests into the continuous integration (CI) pipeline using Cypress. This implementation significantly enhanced testing efficiency and effectiveness, leading to its company-wide adoption and continued integration.
Senior Front-End Engineer at Loadsmart
05/2019 - 06/2021
Led transformation of the company's core front-end, migrating from a monolithic Django app to a modular React-based architecture. Balancing the migration seamlessly, I ensured uninterrupted user experience while enabling new feature integration.
Stack
ReactReduxNext.jsVitePythonDjangoDjango Rest FrameworkHTMLCSSJavascriptTypescriptJestCypressDockerKubernetesAWSGitHub ActionsCircle CITerraformSentryDatadogNew RelicWordPressElasticSearchPostgreSQLRedisRabbitMQKafka
Notable Challenges
- Orchestrated seamless migration of the company's largest front-end project from a monolithic Django app to a modular React architecture.
- Developed a Data Visualization component library, enhancing data representation and user understanding.
- Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive component library for improved efficiency and design consistency.
Software Analyst at Instituto Eldorado
11/2018 - 05/2019
Contributed to a range of Research and Development projects, primarily focusing on Android devices for Motorola. Pioneered the creation of internal testing systems for mobile devices, significantly enhancing quality control measures. Conducted field tests to validate project implementations.
Stack
AndroidPythonNodeJS
Notable Challenges
- Engineered a sophisticated audio quality testing and logging system for phone calls, bolstering call performance evaluation.
- Innovated an internal catalog system for over 3000 mobile devices. The system tracked storage, models, OS versions, and additional metadata, expediting retrieval for testing and research purposes.
- Developed a Python tool for the automatic extraction of relevant device metadata, such as IMEI numbers. The tool integrated seamlessly with the catalog system, further enhancing efficiency.
Full Stack Developer & Dev Ops at Empreguei
11/2016 - 11/2018
Led end-to-end development and maintenance of Empreguei's flagship job board for the Brazilian market. Simultaneously managed the company's infrastructure, encompassing servers, databases, and network components.
Stack
PythonDjangoDjango Rest FrameworkReactReduxHTMLCSSJavascriptAndroidJavaFirebaseDigital OceanPostgreSQLGitLab
Notable Challenges
- Solely drove development efforts for an early-stage startup, demonstrating adeptness in tackling multifaceted challenges.
- Created the company's mobile app, attaining remarkable success with over 100k downloads from the Google Play Store. The app was endorsed by Brazil's largest mall conglomerate, affirming its influence and relevance.
Full Stack + Mobile Developer at Utyl Business Platforms
09/2015 - 11/2016
Engaged in the comprehensive development of internal systems, applications, and diverse websites for clients. Efforts spanned static websites, WordPress themes, custom plugins, bespoke systems, and mobile applications. Oversight of the company's infrastructure, encompassing servers, databases, and network components, also fell within my purview.
Stack
PHPCodeIgniterWordpressHTMLCSSJavascriptJQueryAndroid (Java)
Notable Challenges
- Spearheaded the creation of a client website for a prominent player in the Brazilian medical industry.
- Elicited extensive positive feedback from both the client and their customer base. Orchestrated a highly successful SEO strategy, propelling the client's website to the top ranking on Google for numerous relevant keywords.
- Facilitated an integral integration with an online education platform, enabling the client to seamlessly vend online courses through their website.
Android Developer at Safe Trace Café
01/2015 - 09/2015
Drove the conception, development, and continuous upkeep of Android applications, encompassing both internal tools and field applications for a food-products tracking enterprise.
Stack
AndroidJava
Notable Challenges
- Pioneered the creation of a novel supermarket app that facilitated the comprehensive tracking of food product transformations. This encompassed stages from warehouse entry to display on supermarket shelves, encompassing fractioning, packaging, and in-house recipe modifications.
- Navigated the role of sole developer for this app, achieving significant success. The app remains in active use by a substantial retailer, underscoring its enduring value.
Web Developer at Traço Leal Communication
06/2012 - 06/2013
Drove the development of numerous client websites, including a transformative overhaul of a significant government agency's digital presence, specifically for the Federal Accounting Council.
Stack
WordpressPHPHTMLCSSJavascriptJQueryPhotoshopIllustrator
Notable Challenges
- Orchestrated a substantial website redesign for a pivotal government entity, the Brazilian Accounting Autharchy. This encompassed full front-end development for a content-rich site spanning over 100 pages.
- Navigated the role of sole developer, responsible for conceiving the entire front-end experience. Developed and structured the CMS (WordPress) infrastructure, ensuring seamless content management.
- Pioneered a responsive design strategy, accommodating users across devices and platforms.
- Presented the project in Brasília, offering valuable insights to the client and conducting a comprehensive training session for the agency's staff.
Education
Information Systems - Federal University of Itajubá - Brazil
2010 - 2013 & 2015 - 2016
Bachelor's Degree
- 1st Place in the Admission Process
- Graduated with a GPA in the top 2%
- Engaged as a Scientific Initiation Student, researching Data Mining during the academic journey.
Computer Science - University of Maryland - USA
2013 - 2014
Scientific Expansion Program, Full Scholarship
- Scientific Expansion Program, Full Scholarship recipient by the Brazilian Government
- Successfully completed a portion of the degree during the program
- Actively participated in scientific research focused on UI/UX, enriching expertise in the field.
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Notable Skills
Front-End Development
Javascript Typescript React Next.js Svelte SvelteKit Redux JQuery p5.js Electron HTML5 CSS3 TailwindCSS CSS in JS SASS Bootstrap
Mobile Development
React Native Android (Java, Kotlin)
Project Management
SCRUM Agile Methodologies
Back-End Development
Databases Python Django Django Rest Framework NodeJS PHP CakePHP CodeIgniter
UI/UX Design
Material Design Atomic Design Illustrator InVision Figma Photoshop
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Hobbies
- Hardware & Electronics
- Playing the Bass
- Motor Sports (car building, drifting, off-road)
- Woodworking