I'm a software engineer with a passion for creating magical interactions in software. I consider myself a product-minded engineer: focused on creating business value and understanding what makes a product shine.
I love talking to customers, understanding their pains and helping them achieve their goals. I'm a strong believer in the power of curiosity and the importance of asking questions.
I have worked with companies of all sizes:
- Large corporations: Brex, Coinbase
- Early-stage startups: Increment, Booqsi
- Software consulting: ioasys
For more details, check my resume.
As for my skills:
- UI Engineering (my current specialty in the T-shape format): React and Next.js, Tailwind, Styled Components, Framer Motion
- Backend Engineering: TypeScript (Node.js), Go, Kotlin, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, Convex
- AI Engineering: Python, LLMs, LangChain, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering
- Databases: PostgreSQL, SQLite, DynamoDB
- Architecture: modular monoliths, event-driven, microservices
- Platform Engineering and Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, AWS, Vercel
I have two publications:
- lucasfaria.dev: technical articles about what I learn and share bits of knowledge publicly.
- Dev na Gringa: Portuguese newsletter with practical advice for career growth, soft skills and working remotely.
I have been living together with my fiancée, Iara, since 2020, and our three little pets, Ayla, Luan, and Luna. I love coding, cooking, reading, nature, and animals! 🌵🐾📚🍳