Full-Stack Developer
Cezar
Souza
15+ years building web applications, enterprise systems & AI-powered tools across Europe and Brazil.
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About Me
Full-stack developer with over 15 years of experience building web applications, enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure. I work across the modern web stack — React, Next.js, Node.js, Python and Django — and have a strong background in containerised deployments, REST API design, and team leadership. Currently based in Portimão, Portugal, and open to remote opportunities across Europe.
15+
Experience
4
Worked in
20+
Technologies
270+
Academic Credits
Key Skills
Frontend
Backend
Databases
DevOps & Cloud
AI & Automation
APIs & Integration
Experience
Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Porto, Portugal
Computer Programmer
INESC TEC
Built interactive React dashboards for real-time visualisation of power transformer energy consumption data
Conducted systematic literature review on building energy management systems, informing platform architecture decisions
Integrated Django/Celery backend with PostgreSQL and Redis for asynchronous data processing pipelines
Containerised and deployed the full application stack using Docker for reproducible research environments
Mar 2024 – Jun 2025
Darmstadt, Germany
Computer Programmer
Desion GmbH
Developed and maintained responsive full-stack web applications serving clients across Germany
Architected and deployed a containerised global calendar server (SoGo + LDAP + Apache)
Integrated an AI-powered image acquisition solution, reducing manual processing overhead
Automated business processes using RPA techniques and custom Node.js/Puppeteer scripts
Feb 2022 – Feb 2024
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Computer Programmer
Novaut Smart Engineering
Built a custom Prestashop module for budget control, streamlining the client's procurement workflow
Developed REST APIs to automate real-time stock synchronisation between suppliers and the online store
Implemented SEO strategies via Google Search Console, improving organic search visibility
Feb 2020 – Jan 2022
Coimbra, Portugal
IT Technician
Swissinvestor Investimentos
Built custom CRM platforms with dynamic dashboards and reporting tools
Developed Ethereum blockchain solutions integrating Web3.js and Metamask
Led a team of developers, defining project scope, task allocation and delivery timelines
Designed REST APIs documented with Swagger for internal and external consumers
May 2009 – Jun 2019
Campinas, Brazil
IT Technician
T&E Analítica
Designed and developed a full LIMS in ASP.NET/C#, integrating multiple departments
Implemented a UTM firewall with LDAP authentication and transparent proxy
Built an IT asset management system for all network-connected equipment
Led a team of IT technicians across a 10-year tenure
Projects
2024
Fluentor
AI-powered English pronunciation practice app integrating Azure Speech Services and Generative AI.
2023
Robotic Process Automation
Web-based RPA platform for automating browser tasks with real-time process monitoring via Socket.io.
2023
Zeladoria Urbana
Civic reporting platform with Google Geolocation, allowing residents to flag urban maintenance issues.
2022
Book Store
Full-stack Laravel + React app with Docker deployment, authentication and SQLite persistence.
2022
Amazon Clone
Full-stack e-commerce prototype built with Next.js and Material UI, demonstrating modern React patterns.
2021
Interactive Maps
React/Leaflet application for rendering and interacting with dynamic geographic data.
Education & Training
Nov 2022 – Nov 2025
Lisbon, Portugal
Master's Degree in Information and Enterprise Systems
Universidade Aberta
Dissertation: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) applied to Enterprise Systems
ECTS: 120 · Grade: 14
Oct 2014 – Nov 2015
Campinas, Brazil
Postgraduate in Software Engineering and Architecture
Universidade Estácio de Sá
Final Project: DevExpress Framework for Microsoft .NET web applications
ECTS: 60 · Grade: 16
Jan 2010 – Dec 2011
Campinas, Brazil
Technical Degree in Systems Analysis and Development
Universidade Claretiano
ECTS: 120 · Grade: 16
Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Porto, Portugal
Advanced Studies in Engineering Projects
Universidade do Porto
Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Intelligent Systems
ECTS: 15 · Hours: 405
2019
Campinas, Brazil
ITIL Certification in IT Service Management
PeopleCert
Hours: 24
Articles
2026
Building an AI Pronunciation App with Azure Speech SDK and Next.js
How I integrated Azure Cognitive Services into a full-stack Next.js app to provide real-time pronunciation feedback.
Read more →2025
RPA in Enterprise Systems: My Master's Dissertation Findings
An overview of practical RPA applications in enterprise workflows and lessons learned from academic research.
Read more →2026
Containerising a Full-Stack Django App with Docker and Celery
Step-by-step guide to setting up a production-ready Django + Celery + Redis stack with Docker Compose.
Read more →Get in Touch
Open to full-stack and research-oriented roles. Let's talk.
Portimão, Portugal · maxchip@outlook.com · +351 916 095 144