Leonardo A.Full-stack Product Engineer
Skills
Software Developer with an extensive background in Computer Science since 2014, specializing in firmware cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, Salesforce, and embedded systems. Development of low-level applications for hardware component control, including initialization, communication, and security. Proficiency in C, UEFI, BIOS, EDK2, cryptography, firmware development, and drivers, particularly within the sphere of cybersecurity engineering to safeguard computer systems.
As a Data Scientist and Data Engineer, the focus has been on statistical data modeling, analysis, and maintaining data pipelines. Expertise in Spark, Python, Docker technologies and serverless architectures using AWS services like Glue, Lambda, Amazon S3, EMR, and SKS for big data analytics.
Contributions as an R&D developer include the creation of new BIOS functionalities aimed at managing hardware components of devices while ensuring the communication of potential hardware issues to operating systems and manufacturers. Application development for hardware diagnostics and firmware management is also within the expertise.
Experience within an innovation team on Industry 4.0 projects includes the implementation of new ideas using embedded systems and IoT, from development and lab testing to production deployment. This includes the review of technical specifications and documentation writing. Salesforce application development using Apex language is also part of the skill set.
Developed new features for Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal applications and provided support and bug fixes for new system versions, utilizing skills in C, C++, and Android development tailored towards POS system enhancements.
Cybersecurity Engineer
4/1/2022 - 11/1/2023
Gained extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering within the realm of firmware for computer protection. Developed technical expertise in C, UEFI, BIOS, and EDK2 with a strong focus on cryptography. Engineered and optimized firmware and drivers to ensure secure communication, efficient startup, and robust security of hardware components.Data Scientist and Data Engineer
1/1/2021 - 4/1/2022
Developed expertise in data modeling and statistical analysis. Excelled in analyzing large datasets for trend identification and insights. Demonstrated proficiency in Spark, Python, and Docker. Utilized serverless architectures through AWS Glue and AWS Lambda. Managed and maintained robust data pipelines integrating Amazon S3, Amazon EMR, and Amazon SQS. Specialized in big data technologies to ensure efficient and scalable data processing solutions.Software Developer
9/1/2014 - 1/1/2020
Developed new BIOS-level features to manage hardware components, using C, UEFI, BIOS, and EDK2 frameworks. Effectively communicated potential hardware component issues to the operating system and device manufacturers. Gained extensive experience in firmware and driver development.
Implemented innovative ideas using embedded systems and IoT in an Industry 4.0 context, utilizing C, Python, Docker, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and NFC. Conducted development tasks, laboratory testing, and production deployment while reviewing technical specifications and writing comprehensive documentation. Proficiently created applications in Apex for Salesforce, leveraging Design Thinking methodologies.
Enhanced applications for POS terminals by implementing new features and performing support and bug fixes for various system versions. Applied skills in C, C++, and Android to ensure robust and reliable system performance.
The University of Lavras - UFLA at Federal University of Lavras
2009 - 2014Hardware / Software at Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Southern Minas Gerais
2006 - 2008Your input, Gold Coast - QLD - Australia, does not appear to be an educational degree. Please provide an educational degree for translation or verification. at Imagine Education Australia
2020 - 2020
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