Hi, I'm Luís Prates, a software engineer with 5 years of experience in automating business processes and boosting team efficiency. I enjoy developing and testing new tools to improve usability and streamline workflows, and I have hands-on experience with Rust, C, VB.NET, and TypeScript. I hold a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and have completed the Common Core program through 42 Lisbon, with ongoing specialization at 42 Lisbon. I've led automation projects using UiPath and built automation tools that integrate Jira, Jenkins, and ELK analytics, while continuously learning new technologies like Rust and modern web stacks.

Luis Prates

Hi, I'm Luís Prates, a software engineer with 5 years of experience in automating business processes and boosting team efficiency. I enjoy developing and testing new tools to improve usability and streamline workflows, and I have hands-on experience with Rust, C, VB.NET, and TypeScript. I hold a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and have completed the Common Core program through 42 Lisbon, with ongoing specialization at 42 Lisbon. I've led automation projects using UiPath and built automation tools that integrate Jira, Jenkins, and ELK analytics, while continuously learning new technologies like Rust and modern web stacks.

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Hi, I’m Luís Prates, a software engineer with 5 years of experience in automating business processes and boosting team efficiency. I enjoy developing and testing new tools to improve usability and streamline workflows, and I have hands-on experience with Rust, C, VB.NET, and TypeScript.

I hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and have completed the Common Core program through 42 Lisbon, with ongoing specialization at 42 Lisbon. I’ve led automation projects using UiPath and built automation tools that integrate Jira, Jenkins, and ELK analytics, while continuously learning new technologies like Rust and modern web stacks.

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Language

Portuguese
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English
Fluent

Work Experience

Release Manager at Solvay SBS
April 25, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Maintained and validated the release calendar. Ensured planned releases were deployed on time to production by coordinating with multiple teams and following defined procedures.
RPA Engineer at Solvay SBS
June 1, 2021 - April 24, 2025
Led automation projects using UiPath to streamline business process workflows. Monitored systems and executed hotfixes to maintain uninterrupted operations. Developed PowerShell scripts that improved team productivity and reduced development time. Integrated tools such as BMC Helix, Jira, and Jenkins for seamless workflow management. Designed real-time action automation via webhooks with UiPath Orchestrator. Explored and implemented the ELK Stack for performance analytics tracking and process visualization.
Junior Software Engineer at Abbym.IO
December 28, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Developed CLI scripts with Node.js for rapid plug-in certification and compression. Customized GUI components in an existing application to improve usability and efficiency.

Education

Specialization Course at 42 Lisboa
September 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Common Core at 42 Lisboa
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

Common Core Program - 42 Lisbon
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
October 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing