Adriano Junior
Senior Software Engineer, CTO, Team Leader, and Entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience driving innovation and growth since 2009.
About Me
With over 15 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, I've built a career defined by a passion for creating impactful, high-performance digital solutions. Originally from Brazil, I began working in tech in 2009 and have since transitioned to life as a digital nomad, blending my work with travel across Latin America and Europe. Living and working in countries like Argentina, Portugal, Belgium, and Spain has given me a unique perspective on global markets, user needs, and the nuances of international collaboration.
I specialize in crafting robust, scalable systems optimized for performance and cost-effectiveness. My projects include high-traffic platforms, real estate portals, and e-commerce applications where I've leveraged tools like Laravel, React, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure on AWS. Recently, I built a real estate platform that combined Meilisearch and Pulumi to deliver fast, reliable search experiences at scale. These hands-on experiences have taught me how to balance technical goals with strategic business outcomes, and I approach every project with a focus on delivering real value.
My understanding of economics further enriches my approach. Knowing how economic forces affect business decisions allows me to create tech solutions that support both growth and efficiency. Working remotely and in diverse cultural settings has sharpened my adaptability and problem-solving skills, making me an asset to teams that value flexibility and resilience.
I'm always open to connecting with others in tech, whether you're looking to explore ideas on remote work, scaling web applications, or optimizing infrastructure. If you're interested in meaningful, practical insights on creating global-ready digital solutions, feel free to follow along and reach out—I'm eager to connect with like-minded professionals and share knowledge.
Technologies & Skills
Posts on LinkedIn
From Struggles to Success: The Story of My Early Tech Career (2009–2017)
From Brazil to Europe: My Journey and Lessons for Aspiring Immigrants
Andorra: A Digital Nomad's Haven in the Heart of the Pyrenees
Top European Countries for Digital Nomads: Visas, Cost of Living, and Work Culture
Highly Qualified? Live Anywhere in Europe – Especially for Brazilians
Building a Complete Infrastructure in Days: How Pulumi and Strategic Design Powered GigEasy's Launch
How Argentina Became My True Home: A Digital Nomad's Journey Through Connection and Discovery
Work Experience
Career Break
Digital Content Creator
I am leveraging my professional and personal experiences to create impactful content across LinkedIn and other social media platforms. My focus is on building a digital presence that inspires, educates, and engages audiences while exploring opportunities as a Digital Influencer.
GigEasy
Senior Software Engineer
Online insurance sales platform
- Created the entire technological base of the startup
- In 3 weeks I delivered the first version of the MVP that is currently live
- I created the entire environment on AWS using Pulumi as a tool
- I created the entire onboarding process and easy-to-use local development environment
Cuez by Tinkerlist
Senior Software Engineer
Software for managing television programs and live events
- Improved the speed of the Cuez product API by 80% (from 3 seconds to 300ms on average)
- API refactoring in Laravel to follow industry standards
- API update to the latest version of Laravel (10) and VueJS (3)
- Creation of a service written in Typescript with FFMPEG for image, video and audio processing on AWS
bolttech
Senior Software Engineer
Online insurance sales platform
- Rewrote the company's two main microservices: sales price calculation and insurance policy update
- Led the development of the Payment Service with 4 more developers
- In the first version we released more than 40 integrations with various payment processors, banks and e-wallets in Asia and Europe
Custom software development
- Led a team of 15 developers serving more than 30 customers
- Completely developed an Enterprise Safety product for managing ISO standards, accident prevention, audits and action plans
- Responsible for the definition with the customer, development, implementation and support of more than 25 different software
Projects
Eplanner
Plataform which helps students to plan their studies.
Full Stack Freelancer
Bunge Safety
Plataform for tracking safety incidents, accidents reports, audits and more in a enterprise international company.
CTO in W2O
Cuez
The all-in-one rundown for collaborative editing, automated cueing, and prompting, integrated with your favorite tools and platforms.
Backend Engineer in Cuez by Tinkerlist
GigEasy Individual App
Web app which allow individuals to buy insurance products and reveice payments.
Full Stack Engineer in GigEasy
Soma Consultoria
Website to a professional consulting firm in Brazil.
Full Stack Freelancer
Imóveis SC
One of the most relevant real estate websites in Brazil.
Full Stack Freelancer
SG Cortinas
Custom software developed to a brazilian company which handle all the steps of the curtain factory.
Full Stack Freelancer
Education
Bachelor of Information Systems
Uniasselvi
2011-2015
Programming and systems development
SENAI
2009-2010
Mechatronics, Robotics and Control and Automation Engineering
SESI
2007-2008
Reviews
Adriano is a rare type of engineer who excels, not just in his technical domain, but as a solution-driven collaborative member of the team. I am continually impressed with his ability to create robust products in incredibly short time frames AND to provide smart solutions that improved both our internal efficiency and user experience. I cannot recommend Adriano enough and look forward to seeing all that he accomplishes in the future!
Samantha Niessing
Head of Marketing as GigEasy
I had the pleasure of working with Adriano at GigEasy, and I can confidently say that he brings the experience of a seasoned developer who has successfully built systems at scale and learned to avoid common pitfalls. His deep understanding of the complexities that come with scaling technology is evident in the thoughtful, strategic decisions he makes throughout every phase of development. Not only can Adriano build quickly, but he also builds efficiently. He effectively manages a variety of projects each sprint while remaining accessible for ad-hoc requests that assist the business. Beyond technical skill, Adriano brings an ever positive attitude to the team, making him a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a developer who not only has the expertise to build at scale but also the wisdom to do it right, I highly recommend Adriano. He would be a great asset to your organization!
Gabriel Edlin
Ops/Strategy at GigEasy - Ex Lyft
Adriano is an amazing professional that I had the pleasure to work with. Incredibly competent and can definitely get things done and done well. A very knowledgeable PHP developer who gladly helped me and the team several times. I highly recommend him!
Phillipe Perin
Senior Frontend Engineer at Mercedes-Benz.io
Always keen to deliver fast and resilient solutions, Adriano has been a reference in many aspects of our development environment. A trustworthy professional that's very skilled and able to find and solve most problems we faced. A true team player and an easy-going type of guy.
Petrus Cyrino
Senior Software Engineer at Grover
Adriano is a very competent professional. He has a great professional background and understands various technologies well. When we worked together we had high level debates on how best to design a project. Always accessible and friendly.
Leandro Cortiz
CTO at CompraRapida