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Matheus Alves

Full Stack Software Engineer | Python, Django, React, AWS

Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

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7+ years delivering
software that matters.

About

Full Stack Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building, deploying and operating web applications, SaaS platforms and cloud infrastructure.

Backend-focused, with strong experience in Python and Django, complemented by frontend development with React, TypeScript and JavaScript. Experienced across the complete software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, deployments, AWS infrastructure, troubleshooting and production support.

Currently the primary engineer responsible for Portal 1taúsa, working through DKP IT for Itaúsa. Previous experience includes e-commerce platforms, healthcare systems, cloud migrations, containerized applications and infrastructure cost optimization.

Stack

Python

Django

TypeScript

React

JavaScript

AWS

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Linux

Services

Cloud Management

Custom Software Development

Technical Support

IT Consulting

Web Development

SaaS Development

Cloud Application Development

Application Development

Information Security

Mobile Application Development

Experience

Feb 2023 — Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Full Stack Software Engineer

Fidalgo IT Solutions · Self-employed

Serve as the primary engineer responsible for Portal 1taúsa through DKP IT for Itaúsa, covering development, maintenance, deployments and production support.
Design and develop backend services and business features using Python and Django, along with frontend applications using React.
Own the application lifecycle from requirements analysis and implementation to troubleshooting, deployment and ongoing production operation.
Maintain applications for recurring clients and deliver custom features, integrations, bug fixes and technical improvements on demand.
Design and operate proprietary SaaS products while managing AWS infrastructure and DevOps workflows using Docker, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Jul 2023 — Aug 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Add Value BR · Self-employed

Delivered hands-on AWS and DevOps consulting for a portfolio of Brazilian clients, covering cloud architecture, modernization and production infrastructure.
Designed, maintained and optimized AWS environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, security and operational efficiency.
Reduced infrastructure costs through architecture reviews, resource optimization and improvements to containerized deployment environments.
Built and maintained Docker-based environments, Terraform infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, while helping Add Value BR meet requirements for higher AWS partnership levels.
Co-founded HashCloud as an AWS and cloud infrastructure company, which was later incorporated into Add Value BR, where I continued in a hands-on engineering role.

Feb 2022 — Nov 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

Full Stack Software Engineer

Prints Connection · Contract

Developed and maintained an e-commerce platform for the textile industry using Python, Django, JavaScript and jQuery.
Built advanced product search capabilities using Elasticsearch and implemented business-critical application features.
Integrated Stripe and PayPal payment processing and developed email workflows using SendGrid.
Automated the provisioning of isolated single-tenant application environments.
Led the migration from Heroku to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs by more than 30% while improving scalability and reliability.

Jul 2020 — Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Mytech · Contract

Led hands-on AWS and DevOps initiatives for Brazilian and international clients, covering architecture, implementation and production operations.
Designed, deployed and maintained containerized workloads on AWS using Amazon ECS and Docker, with a focus on scalability and availability.
Migrated servers and applications from on-premises environments and other cloud providers to AWS.
Reduced AWS infrastructure costs by more than 50% for selected clients through architecture improvements, resource optimization and continuous cost analysis.
Managed infrastructure as code, CI/CD, backups, security and incident troubleshooting while guiding the DevOps team and working directly with clients.

Feb 2019 — Jul 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

Systems & Software Analyst

CERDIL · Full-time

Supported business-critical systems and IT operations across all company units, assisting employees, physicians and patients.
Administered Windows and Linux environments, Oracle databases, internal servers and healthcare systems.
Supported Carestream Vue PACS and Philips Tasy, including medical imaging workflows and systems using the DICOM protocol.
Designed, developed and maintained the Patient Portal, used by thousands of patients to access examination results online.
Developed internal applications, automated operational processes and resolved incidents affecting critical healthcare services.

Education

Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados

Bachelor's degree, Information Systems · 2019 — 2021

Courses & Tests

AY20 — Academic Year Fluency

25-week (20 lessons per week) language course at Atlas Language School, Dublin, Ireland · 18/11/2024 — 23/05/2025

Integrated Skills in English II

Trinity College London · Score: 86 · May 2025

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Issued Jan 2021 · Expires Jan 2027

Contact

matheus@fidalgoitsolutions.com.br

linkedin.com/in/matheusalvesbrx

github.com/theuves