Lucas Tafarel
@lucastafarel
Experienced Backend Developer with expertise in Golang and Node.js.
What I'm looking for
I'm a seasoned Backend Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development, specializing in Golang, Node.js, and cloud-based architectures. My journey has taken me through various industries, including fintech, gaming, and logistics, where I've honed my skills in designing scalable microservices and high-performance APIs. I thrive on problem-solving and performance optimization, always seeking to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
At Hypersonic Labs, I played a pivotal role in developing backend solutions for a gaming application, ensuring low latency and high availability for users worldwide. My contributions included designing high-performance WebSocket services and implementing monitoring solutions to track application health. Previously, I led a team at Piuma Technologies, delivering innovative solutions for startups and enterprise clients, where I successfully transitioned projects from Node.js to Golang to optimize costs and performance. I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and translating business needs into technical solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Developer
Hypersonic Labs, Inc
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Led backend development for a gaming application, focusing on performance and reliability. Designed high-performance WebSocket services and optimized system scalability. Managed AWS infrastructure and implemented CI/CD best practices.
Backend Developer
MB Labs
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 (5 months)
Developed backend services for a fintech project in collaboration with a major airline. Focused on security, scalability, and compliance while optimizing database queries and refactoring legacy code.
Fullstack Team Lead
Piuma Technologies
Feb 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 7 months)
Led a development team delivering software solutions for various industries. Designed scalable architectures and managed client relationships while mentoring junior developers.
Developer
Brainsoft, HM Sistemas, Novalis
Jan 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 4 months)
Developed enterprise applications using Delphi and SQL, modernizing legacy systems and ensuring data consistency and security for healthcare and financial institutions.
Intern
UNICAMP - FCA
Jul 2012 - Apr 2013 (9 months)
Provided IT support and maintained internal applications at the university, gaining experience in Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculdade Anhanguera de Limeira
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development principles, programming languages, and system design. Gained practical experience through projects and coursework that emphasized real-world applications of technology.
Universidade Estadual de Campinas - COTIL
Technical degree, Information Technology
2010 - 2012
Attended the Technical School of Information Technology at UNICAMP, where I acquired foundational knowledge in IT support, system administration, and software maintenance. Developed skills in troubleshooting and managing internal applications.
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