Hey there, I'm Paulo Farias
|passionate about creating amazing web experiences by building fast, reliable and efficient systems.
About Me
I'm a passionate full-stack web developer and master in computer systems focused on building scalable, user-centric applications, aiming to leverage modern technologies to solve real-world problems.
My Journey
From a young age, I have been passionate about video games, computers, and mathematics, and that passion has only grown stronger over time. At the age of seventeen, I was accepted into the University of Brasília (UnB), one of Brazil's top universities, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. I later continued my studies at UnB during the pandemic, completing a Master's degree in Computer Systems.
My Approach
I always approach every project with attention to the target audience and how I can improve their user experience. I am dedicated to writing clean code that is built to last, while also employing cutting-edge technologies.
Experience
My professional journey and education
Data Analyst
Veeva Systems
Worked with collecting, processing and validating data regarding life sciences industries, such as hospitals, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Technologies:
Key Achievements:
- •Integral to the team of primary research.
- •Built automated data cleaning systems to facilitate with data visualization.
Computer Systems - Master's Degree
University of Brasília (UnB)
Continued working on my thesis related to vehicular networks, improving on the previous system.
Technologies:
Key Achievements:
- •Successfully published articles in international conferences and journals.
Associate Researcher
Foundation for Scientific and Technological Enterprises (FINATEC)
I worked with other researchers and professors to learn about and implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in the P4Sec project: Securing Networks in the Era of the Programmable Data Plane.
Technologies:
Key Achievements:
- •I assisted with data collection and processing using Python and R.
- •Writing scientific articles using LaTeX.
Web Development Intern
University of Brasília (UnB)
Worked along other interns to develop UnBAlerta, a website and Android app that uses Django/Python/REST APIs and other technologies. The goal of the app was to alert users about dangerous situations in the campus of the University of Brasília (UnB).
Technologies:
Key Achievements:
- •Created a REST API so that the website and app could interact.
- •Collaborated with a team of 8 researchers to develop an application to aid students in the campus.
Computer Science - Bachelor's Degree
University of Brasília (UnB)
My final thesis had a focus on computer networks, in specific, vehicular networks. The goal was to ensure reliable message transmission between vehicles even in scenarios where the road might be congested.
Technologies:
Key Achievements:
- •Successfully published articles in international conferences and journals.
- •Internship in web development that helped aid campus safety.
- •Teacher aid for the following classes: Digital Circuits, Software Engineering and Software Quality.
Technical Skills
I work and have worked with several technologies to build high-quality applications.
Frontend
Backend
Data Analysis
Computer Networks & Misc
Tools
Soft Skills
Projects
Here are some recent projects showcasing my skills and experience
MusiCritics
Musicritics is a Next.js web app (deployed at musicritics.vercel.app) for writing and browsing music reviews/ratings. It uses Prisma for its database layer, along with a components/lib structure typical of a modern React app using shadcn-style UI components.
Resume
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Paulo Farias - CV
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Contact
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Feel free to reach out about any projects, opportunities, if you want to collaborate, or just want to say hi. I would love to hear from you.