Hi, I’m Erik, a Brazilian software engineer currently based in Riverside, New Jersey. I’m a full-stack developer and founder of Chapadevs, with hands-on experience building scalable applications using React, Java/Spring, Node.js, and PHP. I love translating client requirements into robust architectures and AI-driven solutions that deliver real value. I’ve led projects end-to-end—from architecture and deployment to secure hosting and domain migrations. I thrive in diverse teams and cultures and continually expand my skills across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), APIs, databases, and modern development practices.

Erik Matos Freitas Araujo

Hi, I’m Erik, a Brazilian software engineer currently based in Riverside, New Jersey. I’m a full-stack developer and founder of Chapadevs, with hands-on experience building scalable applications using React, Java/Spring, Node.js, and PHP. I love translating client requirements into robust architectures and AI-driven solutions that deliver real value. I’ve led projects end-to-end—from architecture and deployment to secure hosting and domain migrations. I thrive in diverse teams and cultures and continually expand my skills across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), APIs, databases, and modern development practices.

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Hi, I’m Erik, a Brazilian software engineer currently based in Riverside, New Jersey. I’m a full-stack developer and founder of Chapadevs, with hands-on experience building scalable applications using React, Java/Spring, Node.js, and PHP. I love translating client requirements into robust architectures and AI-driven solutions that deliver real value.

I’ve led projects end-to-end—from architecture and deployment to secure hosting and domain migrations. I thrive in diverse teams and cultures and continually expand my skills across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), APIs, databases, and modern development practices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Project Manager at Chapadevs
July 1, 2025 - Present
Translated client requirements into scalable architectures and AI-driven solutions. Built an AI web platform using GCP + Vertex AI to generate automated website previews. Developed a full-stack CRM (React, Node.js) for project tracking and client management. End-to-end delivery: architecture, deployment, domain migrations, and secure hosting.
Associate Software Engineer at Revature
March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Chose for an intensive 4-month training program in Java Enterprise development. Completed 100+ coding challenges and 10+ graded technical assessments. Built full stack systems using Java, Spring Boot, Maven, and SQL. Designed relational databases and implemented JDBC integrations.
PHP Developer at DIREÇÃO MARCAS & PATENTES
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Developed full stack internal system using PHP and JavaScript libraries. Built and integrated APIs connecting internal tools with third-party platforms. Automated manual workflows, improving operational efficiency. Converted business requirements into scalable software features.
Web Development Intern at ARCA SOLUTION
July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Tested REST APIs with Postman to ensure reliability and uptime. Documented system behavior and edge cases for engineering teams. Deployed production features improving system stability and release speed. Automated dataset processing using Python (Pandas).

Education

Certificate IV in Information Technology at Academies Australasia
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Associate of Applied Science in Systems Analysis & Development at Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certificate IV in Information Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Associate of Applied Science in Systems Analysis & Development
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education