Vinícius Castelani Reck
As an accomplished Software Developer with over 10 years of experience, I am an expert in cutting-edge technologies such as Javascript, Typescript, React, and Node.js. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions that drive innovation and exceed client expectations, I have gained proficiency in microservices, serverless architecture, AWS services, and databases. I am constantly seeking opportunities to expand my skillset and stay ahead of industry trends.
Focus on UX
Proficient in front-end development technologies, usability principles, and design aesthetics. Committed to delivering exceptional user experiences.
Full-fledged TypeScript
From the stack to the tooling, a deep understanding of TypeScript ecosystem and its capabilities.
A developer mindset
It's not just about writing code, but bringing a creative spark to the table, envisioning new possibilities and building them into reality.
Backend Backed
Experienced in building robust and scalable services using microservices architecture, serverless functions, and AWS services.
Professional Experience
Full-stack Engineer
Nationale Nederlanden
As a full-stack engineer, I contribute to key technological initiatives while serving as a resource for technical guidance and mentorship. I currently mentor two junior engineers and two data scientists, fostering a collaborative environment that supports growth and innovation.
Unified Monorepo Telemetry
Streamlined telemetry solutions across the monorepo by leveraging AWS Powertools for robust logging, X-Ray tracing, and automated alerts. Delivered metrics and tracers to organized team channels, ensuring seamless integration with new application features.
Led In-House OCR Solution Development
Spearheaded the implementation of an in-house OCR solution, learning Python and data science principles to design production-ready Lambda functions. Successfully extracted structured JSON data from images while maintaining high standards for logging, tracing, and metrics.
Explored LLMs and Ground Truth Processes
Defined and shaped processes for creating ground truth datasets, deeply exploring LLMs to enhance OCR accuracy. Collaborated with two data scientists to deliver a scalable solution integrated into production workflows.
Delivered Scalable Python Lambda Deployments
Developed and deployed Python-based Lambda functions for OCR tasks, ensuring consistency, reliability, and compatibility with other teams' workflows. Maintained high telemetry standards across traces, logs, and metrics.
Full-Stack Engineering with TypeScript
Worked extensively as a full-stack engineer using TypeScript to build scalable applications, contributing to both frontend and backend development while driving innovation in system architecture.
2022 Feb - Current
Front-end Engineer
Clevertech
Joined under a 3-month contract to accelerate a behind-schedule initiative. Worked toghether with the team to rethink and refactor critical components of the application, resulting in faster deliveries.
Turned Around Delayed Project
Helped to stabilize development velocity by designing reusable UI components adopted by the entire team.
Built Foundation for Faster Development
Architectured shared frontend libraries that eliminated inconsistent implementations, cutting average task completion time from 3 days down up to 1 day.
Delivered Under Tight Sprint Deadlines
Personally fast-tracked 10+ critical path tasks through strategic component reuse and targeted code reviews, enabling the team to complete a high-pressure sprints in time.
2021 Jul - 2021 Nov
Full-stack Engineer
Avenue Code
As an outsourced developer, I worked with two major clients, developing web applications and APIs in fast-paced environments. I leveraged agile methodologies to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Led Design System Implementation
Created and evangelized a scalable design system for a Fortune 500 client, adopted by 25+ product teams to maintain consistent UX across web, mobile, and tablet platforms.
Authored Security Infrastructure
Collaborated with Azure DevOps to integrate Okta authentication into Next.js applications, reducing implementation time for new projects by two weeks on average.
Proactive Problem Solving
Proposed and delivered a CMS solution to the current project that empowered marketing teams to manage content without developer support, eliminating 12+ weekly update requests.
Performance Optimization
Overhauled Apollo Client caching strategies and Next.js server-side rendering implementation, achieving measurable load-time improvements across 69% of key user flows.
2019 Oct - 2021 Jul
Team Lead
Banrisul
Spearheaded Development Best Practices
Initiated and promoted standardized development practices and support tools as part of a core team, enabling consistent software delivery across internal engineering groups.
Championed Digital Transformation Initiatives
Selected to collaborate with a top-tier consultancy on establishing a new digital transformation division, driving modernization efforts for enterprise clients.
Technical Leadership in Agile Environments
Guided multiple cross-functional agile teams as technical lead, implementing CI/CD pipelines and test automation strategies to accelerate release cycles.
Pioneered Internal Process Improvements
Developed side initiatives to optimize software development workflows and developer tooling, reducing friction in daily operations and enhancing team productivity.
2015 Sep - 2019 Oct
Full-stack Developer
Hexagon Agriculture
Successfully pivoted from PHP to Java development, rapidly achieving production-level proficiency to drive key features in high-traffic applications.
Championed Quality Foundations
Pioneered adoption of JUnit/Mockito testing frameworks and Jacoco coverage tracking, achieving 85%+ code coverage compliance across core modules within 5 months.
Built CI/CD Pipeline Infrastructure
Designed and deployed Jenkins CI server with Docker containerization, reducing integration issues by 30% through automated build verification and test execution.
Modernized Geospatial Capabilities
Refactored legacy map rendering library using PostGIS spatial extensions, improving rendering performance by 42% through query optimization.
Mentored Engineering Teams
Established onboarding program for new developers covering test-driven development and spatial database patterns, reducing ramp-up time from 4 weeks to 1 week.
Optimized Spatial Data Systems
Re-engineered PostgreSQL geospatial databases with spatial indexing and query caching strategies, achieving 25% faster complex geoqueries through execution plan analysis.
2013 Jul - 2015 Aug
Tech Lead
Webcrew
As the founder of my own small business, I led strategic planning, technical development, and team management. I developed key features, mentored a dynamic team and fostered a collaborative environment.
PHP Development with CodeIgniter
Designed and developed scalable web applications using the CodeIgniter framework, leveraging its MVC architecture to streamline development processes and enhance maintainability.
Front-End Enhancements
Improved user interfaces by integrating CSS for responsive layouts, JavaScript for dynamic interactions, and HTML for semantic structure, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility.
Legacy System Integration
Successfully integrated legacy systems by assessing compatibility, implementing incremental upgrades, and ensuring data normalization to enhance performance and scalability.
Database Normalization
Applied data normalization techniques to eliminate redundancy and ensure data integrity, optimizing database performance and facilitating smoother system integrations.
Task Coordination and Team Management
Coordinated task distribution within development teams, ensuring efficient workflow through clear role definitions, regular progress updates, and effective communication channels.
2011 Jul - 2013 Jun
Web Developer
Opportunity Web Software
First professional contact with development, introduced to best coding practices and design patterns. After a short adaptation period, helped to create an internal framework to burst development using MVC pattern.
Introduction to Professional Development
Gained first-hand experience in software development, learning best coding practices and design patterns that laid the foundation for future growth.
Framework Development with MVC
Contributed to the creation of an internal framework utilizing the MVC pattern, which significantly accelerated development processes and improved code maintainability.
Rapid Adaptation and Contribution
Quickly adapted to new technologies and methodologies, becoming an integral part of the team by providing valuable insights and support in framework development.
2008 Aug - 2009 Oct
Photoshop Expert
Ferrão e Tebaldi Ltda.
First professional experience, rapidly advancing from auxiliary to lead role while establishing design standards and enhancing team capabilities through internal training.
Rapid Career Advancement
Started as an auxiliary designer and quickly progressed to the main creative designer role, demonstrating rapid learning and improvement in design skills.
Established Design Standards
Developed and taught internal courses for designers, introducing standardized templates and guidelines that elevated quality standards across final products.
Knowledge Sharing and Team Enhancement
Played a key role in enhancing team capabilities by sharing expertise and best practices, ensuring consistency and excellence in design outputs.
2004 Sep - 2007 Jun
Education
Graduated in Internet Systems Development at Instituto Federal Sul Rio-GrandensePublications
- Analysis of opportunistic grid middleware in corporate and educational environments.
- FGIBD: A Generic Framework for Database Integration focused on Agriculture Data.
- Parallelisation and Execution of the CROPSIM Mathematical Model for Simulation of Wheat Culture in an Opportunistic Grid.
Languages
- Portuguese - Native
- English - Fluent
- Japanese - Basic(Learning)