Professional Experience

Backend Developer, Runora
May 2025 - Present
  • Architected and deployed Runora, a Django-based event platform managing running events across Berlin - Germany, serving athletes and event organizers.
  • Reduced manual data entry by 90% by implementing an automated Scrapy web scraper that extracts event data from multiple external sources daily.
  • Built a RESTful FastAPI microservice that enriches extracted data using AI (OpenAI API), generating improved event descriptions and automatically categorizing events.
  • Designed modular, scalable architecture separating concerns between scraping, API services, and frontend, improving maintainability and enabling independent scaling.
  • Automated the complete data pipeline from extraction to publication, ensuring the platform stays updated with fresh event information with minimal manual intervention.
Backend Developer, Zentrum für Migrationshilfe
Nov 2023 - Present
  • Built and deployed a bilingual Django website with PostgreSQL backend, serving German and Portuguese-speaking communities through a custom internationalization engine.
  • Implemented contact form system with validation and email notifications, improving user-to-manager communication.
  • Created a custom Django admin panel enabling non-technical staff to manage content, events, and announcements without developer intervention.
  • Configured production deployment using Docker and Gunicorn, ensuring high availability and simplified maintenance for the organization's primary web presence.
Freelance Web Developer
Feb 2024 - May 2025

Delivered custom web solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, working directly with clients to understand requirements and build production-ready websites.

  • Jéssica Maria Photography (jessicamariaph.com): Created a portfolio website using FastAPI, showcasing services and facilitating client contact through integrated forms.
  • Alpínia Cosméticos (alpiniacosmeticos.com.br): Built a fast, mobile-responsive website using Flask framework with contact form integration, improving online visibility and customer engagement.