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Pedro Ortiz

@pedroortiz

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Software developer and machine learning engineer focused on high-performance systems.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building high-performance, scalable systems and distributed ML solutions where I can apply systems programming, optimization, and end-to-end architecture skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams and advancing research.

I am a versatile software developer and machine learning engineer with over three years of hands-on experience in backend development, system optimization, and ML research. I pursue performance-focused solutions across languages including C, C#, Rust, and Python.

In production roles I architected PHP/Laravel applications processing millions of tracking data points daily, implemented ETL pipelines, and achieved a 97% performance improvement through query optimization and caching with Redis. I also introduced automated testing practices (PHPUnit, TDD) that reduced production bugs by 70–75%.

My academic work complements industry experience: I developed Rust-based real-time anomaly detection with sub-millisecond latency and reduced memory usage by 90% versus a Python implementation, and I built distributed networking projects in C# emphasizing robust peer discovery and reliable messaging.

I am currently pursuing a Master of Science focused on federated learning and high-performance distributed ML, and I bring a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, statistical analysis, and system-level optimization to roles that demand scalable, reliable systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Software Developer

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Verden Tracking & Solutions

Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Architected and maintained PHP/Laravel systems processing millions of tracking records daily, implemented ETL pipelines and Redis caching to improve query performance by 97%, and reduced production bugs via PHPUnit TDD practices.

PHP Laravel Redis MySQL PostgreSQL RESTful APIs ETL PHPUnit Laravel Queues Sentry

Teaching Assistant

Federal University of Santa Maria

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

Mentored 40+ undergraduates in C programming, algorithms, and data structures, developed lab assignments and automated testing frameworks, and provided individual tutoring to improve algorithm performance.

C++Algorithms Data Structures Automated Testing Curriculum Development Debugging Tutoring

Full Stack Developer

Federal University of Santa Maria

Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Architected and developed a marketplace data management system using Python/Django with real-time analytics dashboards, implemented data validation, caching, and backup/migration systems to ensure data integrity and scalability.

Python Django PostgreSQL Caching Data Modeling Data Validation SQL Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM)

Master of Science, Computer Science

2025 -

Activities and societies: Research on Federated Learning for Network Traffic Classification; advisor: Prof. Carlos Raniery Paula dos Santos.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science focusing on federated learning and high-performance distributed ML algorithms with system-level optimization.

Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM)

Bachelor of Technology, Internet Systems

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Advanced C/C++ Programming, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Systems.

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Internet Systems with specialization in systems programming, algorithms, software architecture, and machine learning.