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Gustavo Pelayo

@gustavopelayo

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Experienced software engineer specializing in backend systems, APIs, and scalable enterprise applications.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking backend or full-stack engineering roles focused on API design, scalable enterprise SaaS, cross-team collaboration, performance optimization, and opportunities to grow into technical leadership.

I am a software engineer specializing in backend systems, APIs, and scalable enterprise web applications. I focus on robust architecture and cross-functional collaboration.

At CoreMedia and in prior roles I developed backend stacks with PHP Symfony and Python Flask, delivered enterprise-grade platforms for USA clients, and contributed to platform evolution for international markets.

I led a 10-person cross-functional team developing an EV charging management system and was a founding member of a German–Portuguese integration initiative connecting markets. I have built monitoring APIs and status pages using Django REST Framework and Vue.js.

I hold a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specialization in telecommunications, multimedia systems, and computer networks, and I conducted research on network optimization for MPEG‑DASH. I seek opportunities to design APIs, improve performance, and take on technical leadership responsibilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

CoreMedia Portugal

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Contributed backend development with PHP Symfony for enterprise CMS platforms, driving architectural decisions and improving platform scalability and robustness across distributed teams.

PHP Symfony API Design MySQL PostgreSQL Backend Development CMS

Backend Software Engineer

Fabamaq

May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)

Developed enterprise intranet platforms and RESTful APIs using Python Flask with MySQL/PostgreSQL integration, delivering a complete solution for USA-based clients and managing end-to-end delivery independently.

Python Flask RESTful APIs MySQL PostgreSQL API Design Backend Development Git

Research Assistant

INESC-TEC

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)

Conducted research on network optimization for MPEG-DASH video streaming protocols, performing experiments and contributing to performance analysis and reporting.

MPEG Dash Video Streaming Performance Analysis Research Python Data Analysis

Software Developer (Intern)

Codavel

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Built a status page and monitoring API using Django REST Framework and developed responsive frontend components with VueJS as part of full-stack internship work.

Django Django REST Framework JavaScript RESTful APIs Backend Development Frontend Development Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Porto

Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

2020 - 2023

Activities and societies: Specialization: Telecommunications, Multimedia Systems and Computer Networks

Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering with specialization in Telecommunications, Multimedia Systems and Computer Networks from the University of Porto (2020–2023).