ABOUT ME
The Human Behind the Code
I'm a full-stack developer based in Walton-on-Thames, UK, who took the scenic route to tech. After successful careers in localization, content management, and graphic design (yes, I've been busy), I finally admitted to myself that I'm happiest when I'm making computers do my bidding.
Currently pursuing a BSc in Computing while working as a Localization Specialist, my journey through multiple industries means I can translate between tech jargon and human language almost as well as I translate between Portuguese and English.
When I'm not trying to understand why my code works (or more frequently, why it doesn't), you'll find me cooking elaborate meals, watching football, or explaining to my family why I need "just five more minutes" to fix this one bug.
I'm a career-changer with skills for problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning. My unique background gives me a different perspective on development challenges — I don't just build features, I build experiences that make sense to actual humans.
The Past
My computing adventure began back in 2000 with a Level III Certificate in Computing where I learned Visual Basic and Delphi. Life had other plans though, and I found myself completing degrees in Journalism and Civil Engineering.
After working in content creation and localization, I rediscovered my love for computing and decided it was time for a change. The bootcamp was my first step back, and now there's no stopping me.
Those weren't wasted years though—they equipped me with analytical thinking, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical people.
The Present
Currently juggling my BSc in Computing studies with professional work, I'm fully immersed in the world of development. My tech stack includes Next.js, React, Node.js, and I'm adding Java to deepen my programming fundamentals.
I'm passionate about creating clean, user-friendly experiences and writing code that doesn't make other developers want to quit their jobs.
My transition might be taking longer than I'd like (turns out learning to code while working full-time is slightly challenging), but I'm more committed than ever to becoming a professional developer.
What I Bring to the Table
Development Skills
Design Skills
Professional Skills
Languages & Tools
The Slightly Less Professional Bits
Gamer at Heart
I've been gaming since the Atari days. And yes, I will bore you with stories about how "games were better back then" if given the chance.
Football Fan
I'm passionate about football and will defend its position as the world's greatest sport with unreasonable enthusiasm.
Kitchen Experimenter
I approach cooking like programming — lots of experimentation, occasional disasters, and sometimes something amazing happens.
Series Binger
I've watched an embarrassing number of TV series and films. My Netflix algorithm is confused about who I am as a person.
Perpetual Learner
I'm always learning something new. Currently, it's Java. Next month? Who knows — possibly underwater basket weaving.
Brazilian-Born Brit
Born in Brazil, now a proud UK resident. I've blended my Brazilian warmth with British politeness into a confusing but charming mix.
Like what you see?
If you're in need of a developer who's fresh to the field but rich in determination, brings transferable skills from past lives, and promises to only panic about merge conflicts internally (while looking perfectly calm externally), let's connect! I can't promise I'll solve every problem on day one, but I can guarantee I'll Google it with impressive speed.
Building digital experiences by day, questioning my life choices while staring at error messages by night