Hi, I’m Pedro Cruz. I’m an Honours Computer Programming graduate with a GPA of 4.24, transitioning from a six-year career as a Clinical Psychologist into software development. I thrive on solving real-world problems with clean code and thoughtful UI design. My background as a psychologist has honed my communication, empathy, and collaborative skills, which I bring to agile development, client engagement, and mentoring others. Since August 2024 I’ve been freelancing as a web developer, delivering web applications and data tools, and I’ve organized study groups and talks to share knowledge and foster learning.

Pedro Cruz

Hi, I’m Pedro Cruz. I’m an Honours Computer Programming graduate with a GPA of 4.24, transitioning from a six-year career as a Clinical Psychologist into software development. I thrive on solving real-world problems with clean code and thoughtful UI design. My background as a psychologist has honed my communication, empathy, and collaborative skills, which I bring to agile development, client engagement, and mentoring others. Since August 2024 I’ve been freelancing as a web developer, delivering web applications and data tools, and I’ve organized study groups and talks to share knowledge and foster learning.

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Hi, I’m Pedro Cruz. I’m an Honours Computer Programming graduate with a GPA of 4.24, transitioning from a six-year career as a Clinical Psychologist into software development. I thrive on solving real-world problems with clean code and thoughtful UI design.

My background as a psychologist has honed my communication, empathy, and collaborative skills, which I bring to agile development, client engagement, and mentoring others. Since August 2024 I’ve been freelancing as a web developer, delivering web applications and data tools, and I’ve organized study groups and talks to share knowledge and foster learning.

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Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
August 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborate directly with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into functional web applications. Design and deploy custom tools, such as a URL Parser for Tabletop Simulator data, to solve specific data-extraction challenges. Manage the full development life cycle, from initial concept and UI design to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality user experiences.
Peer Tutor at Durham College
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Provide support in registered Computer Programming courses, reviewing and understanding lesson plans; deliver individualized and group tutoring; assist students in identifying conditions that may impair the learning process and develop alternative strategies to overcome these barriers.
Clinical Psychologist at Coletivo Psicologia Denegrida
July 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Conducted individual clinical appointments as a Jungian Analyst; delivered talks on Psychology and race-related themes; founded the first Black Psychology collective in Northeast Brazil and facilitated study groups focusing on race relations and psychological analysis in literature and pop culture.

Education

Diploma at Durham College
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor's degree at Universidade de Fortaleza
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare