I am a versatile and impact-driven Full Stack & Data Engineer with a strong foundation in both product development and data-intensive systems. I have a proven track record building real-time GraphQL APIs, streaming data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures using AWS, Kafka, Docker, React, and Python. Starting in front-end and UX, I evolved into backend engineering and data architecture—leading the design of global-scale solutions with sub-200ms latency, advanced ETL pipelines, and Gremlin-based graph systems. I enjoy bridging modern and legacy systems, promoting clean code, and mentoring cross-functional teams across international projects. I am AWS-certified and passionate about building performant, scalable, and user-centric software.

André Lara

I am a versatile and impact-driven Full Stack & Data Engineer with a strong foundation in both product development and data-intensive systems. I have a proven track record building real-time GraphQL APIs, streaming data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures using AWS, Kafka, Docker, React, and Python. Starting in front-end and UX, I evolved into backend engineering and data architecture—leading the design of global-scale solutions with sub-200ms latency, advanced ETL pipelines, and Gremlin-based graph systems. I enjoy bridging modern and legacy systems, promoting clean code, and mentoring cross-functional teams across international projects. I am AWS-certified and passionate about building performant, scalable, and user-centric software.

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I am a versatile and impact-driven Full Stack & Data Engineer with a strong foundation in both product development and data-intensive systems. I have a proven track record building real-time GraphQL APIs, streaming data pipelines, and cloud-native architectures using AWS, Kafka, Docker, React, and Python.

Starting in front-end and UX, I evolved into backend engineering and data architecture—leading the design of global-scale solutions with sub-200ms latency, advanced ETL pipelines, and Gremlin-based graph systems. I enjoy bridging modern and legacy systems, promoting clean code, and mentoring cross-functional teams across international projects. I am AWS-certified and passionate about building performant, scalable, and user-centric software.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Data Engineer at Emagine
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Contributed to the development and maintenance of a global GraphQL API (via AWS AppSync) delivering real-time access under 200ms latency by centralizing data from internal systems and third-party platforms. Designed a GraphQL-to-Gremlin translation engine for dynamic querying of AWS Neptune, supporting client-specific delivery rules on a flexible, shared schema. Initiated with a serverless architecture (AWS Lambda) and led the migration to Dockerized containers, significantly improving performance, concurrency, and cost efficiency. Built a REST-to-GraphQL mapping layer to ensure seamless compatibility with legacy REST clients. Designed ETL pipelines using Polars and Pandas, integrating a Kafka-based streaming system for real-time ingestion and transformation. Implemented a fully decoupled batch pipeline with SQS queues, retry mechanisms capable of handling more than 100 million records ingested at once, and alerting/logging systems for high observability and resilience. Optimized Greml
Software Engineer at Metal Toad
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Developed an AI security SaaS at AWS Marketplace, involving backend processing of large datasets, security analyses, and deploying REST APIs to integrate with frontend systems. Contributed significantly to frontend development by creating high-quality, performant analysis dashboards and central system controls for managing security settings. Reduced analysis costs by 70% replacing a business intelligence platform with a robust internal solution designed for the project. Developed a social media platform for RPG players, implementing a matchmaking system and utilizing a graph database to manage player connections. Created design patterns and reusable logic, reducing task time by up to 27%. Principal developer for an AI project analyzing calls to identify sentiments, events, and information for future decision-making, collaborating with AWS Bedrock APIs and adhering to clean code and SOLID principles. Documented the Python system and mentored an intern, fostering collaboration within an
Systems Technician at Toledo do Brasil
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Set up weighing systems, ensuring optimal compatibility with surveillance and operational devices. Assisted technicians in integrating automated systems for major logistics companies. Developed high-quality reports for clients using complex SQL queries. Performed data cleaning and maintenance on large databases, reducing storage usage by more than 88%. Communicated directly with international clients, addressing needs and ensuring security and compliance requirements.
Full-stack Developer and Mechatronics Technician at Scania Group
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Developed analysis dashboards to monitor all operational processes and workspace wellbeing parameters, enabling direct understanding of team and operational needs. Built dashboards using SQL and Python on the SCADA platform, collecting data from industrial sensors via PLCs and microcontrollers programmed in C and LADDER. Frontend integrated with the backend via REST APIs. Pioneered the development of an application using React.js within the automation team. Established development tools and environments for parsing JavaScript. Redesigned an entire tracking platform from scratch, enabling maintenance teams to plan and track tasks and equipment needs. Created a platform for exchanging unused equipment within the factory using Microsoft PowerApps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Outlook.

Education

Postgraduate Studies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Cruzeiro do Sul University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Associate degree in Analysis and Systems Development at FIAP - Paulista School of Informatics and Administration
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Systems Analysis and Web Prototyping
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
Digital Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Management
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services