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Vanessa Santana

@vanessasantana

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Experienced PHP developer delivering scalable backend systems, APIs, and secure database solutions.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek backend or full-stack roles where I can build scalable, secure APIs, optimize performance, mentor engineers, and grow into architecture-focused responsibilities.

I am an experienced PHP developer with over five years building and maintaining backend systems and APIs using PHP, CodeIgniter, and MySQL. I focus on performance optimization, scalable architectures, and secure integrations that support production-grade applications.

At Mosyle I develop MDM backend services, optimize database performance, implement caching, and integrate Apple's MDM protocol while leveraging Docker, Redis, and MySQL for reliable operations. Previously at H4Money I improved system scalability, integrated third-party RESTful APIs, and configured AWS S3 and SES for secure storage and communication.

I mentor junior backend engineers in Laravel, API design, and secure coding practices, and I hold postgraduate studies in software engineering and architecture. I bring a collaborative, results-driven approach and a commitment to building efficient, maintainable systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Back-end Developer

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Mosyle

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Develop and maintain PHP backend services and APIs for MDM operations, optimizing queries and caching to reduce latency and ensuring secure Apple MDM integrations and data encryption.

PHP MySQL Docker Redis API Development Database Optimization & Security

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Backend Mentor

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SouJunior

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Mentor junior developers in backend technologies, conduct code reviews, and guide API design and secure coding practices to prepare participants for industry roles.

Mentoring Laravel API Design Code Review Secure Coding Backend

Full Stack Web Developer

H4Money

Mar 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 10 months)

Built and maintained PHP/CodeIgniter backend services and APIs, optimized MySQL schemas and queries to improve performance, and integrated third-party REST APIs while configuring AWS S3/SES for scalable storage and communication.