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Paulo Kinjo

@paulokinjo

Experienced backend engineer specializing in C# and .NET Core.

Brazil
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in backend development and cloud infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on C# and .NET Core, bringing extensive experience in cloud-based infrastructure and multiplayer game development. My expertise lies in building and optimizing game server systems using Kubernetes and Azure, ensuring high performance and scalability. I am passionate about creating interactive user interfaces with ReactJS and Blazor, enhancing the overall user experience.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with globally distributed teams to design and deploy scalable backend solutions for high-profile multiplayer titles. My role involves optimizing backend systems under heavy player loads, implementing CI/CD workflows, and ensuring robust networking systems for seamless gameplay. I take pride in my ability to address emerging challenges in game development while maintaining industry standards and performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Backend Game Engineer

Companion Group

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

As a Senior Backend Game Engineer, I design and deploy scalable backend solutions for high-profile multiplayer titles, leveraging ReactJS, .NET Core, C#, and Postgres. I optimize system performance and scalability under heavy player loads, reducing server response times and managing resources efficiently through functional tests and Microsoft Tests. I also integrate real-time network consideration

PS

Senior Software Engineer

Perfect Storm Studios

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer, I designed and maintained scalable backend systems for a high-performance MOBA game, focusing on Unity, Microsoft Azure, and multi-cloud integration. I implemented a multi-region, multi-cloud architecture across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging Redis for distributed caching and Kubernetes for container orchestration. I also built Admin Tools us

RA

Lead DevOps Engineer

Rakuten

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

As a Lead DevOps Engineer, I led initiatives to automate and streamline DevOps workflows, developing standardized CI/CD pipelines and building scalable infrastructure solutions for critical applications. I evaluated and implemented cutting-edge DevOps tools, such as Prometheus for monitoring and the Elastic Stack for log management, and managed multi-cloud environments leveraging Azure, AWS, and G

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Software Architect

Crossover for Work

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

As a Software Architect, I led the development and deployment of backend services using Node.js and Java Spring MVC, deploying containerized applications on AWS. I was responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins, automating builds, testing, and deployments across QA and production environments. For frontend development, I used ReactJS and React Native to build a dynamic C

SM

Solution Architect

Senac MS

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

As a Solution Architect, I played a central role in designing and deploying a comprehensive Educational ERP system, tailored to serve 27 states across Brazil. I implemented Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, building a resilient foundation for a system that could grow with the organization’s needs. I also led efforts to introduce CI/CD practices and agile workflows, which enhanced both product

UG

Senior Software Engineer

Unimed Campo Grande

Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)

As a Senior Software Engineer, I was responsible for the development and maintenance of a critical healthcare application using ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework on the server side, paired with a rich frontend built with JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS, and Bootstrap. I led the charge in refactoring the codebase, applying best practices and design patterns to improve maintainability and scalabili

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Software Developer

Espaço Vip

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 7 months)

As a Software Developer, I gained hands-on experience in building a point-of-sale (POS) system from scratch using C# and Windows Forms, paired with Microsoft SQL Server as the database backend. I also implemented reporting features using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), enabling store owners to view and analyze their sales data. This role involved gathering requirements directly from clients,

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Fundação Universitária Iberoamericana

Master Degree in Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering

2017 - 2019

Grade: www.funiber.org.br/mestrado-em-direcao-estrategica-em-engenharia-de-software

Completed a Master's degree focusing on Computer Software Engineering. The curriculum provided advanced knowledge and skills in software development and engineering principles.

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IGTI - Instituto de Gestão em Tecnologia da Informação

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Software Architecture

2015 - 2017

Grade: www.igti.com.br

Obtained an MBA with a specialization in Software Architecture. This program combined business management principles with in-depth knowledge of software system design.

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Anhanguera Educacional

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2014 - 2015

Activities and societies: Final course project development. Area: Database.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Focused on the development of a final course project in the area of Database.

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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2014

Activities and societies: Academic Week: Lecture (2012 - Conceptual Database Modeling, UML Best Practices)Academic Week: Lecture (2013 - Java with Hibernate, HTML5, and CSS3)Academic Week: Lecture (2014 - Introduction to Pentesting, Oracle SQLTuning, Asp.NET MVC4).

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Participated in various academic activities, including lectures on database modeling, web technologies, and security.

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CESUPA

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

2010 - 2011

Activities and societies: Software Factory - JavaSE Systems Development and Analysis.

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Engaged in the Software Factory program, focusing on JavaSE Systems Development and Analysis.

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