I'm a self-taught software engineer and DevOps enthusiast with over a decade of experience building robust web applications and scalable systems across Brazil and Belgium. I love turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward reliable, user-centric solutions. Currently I work as a DevOps Engineer at the University of Antwerp, and I have shipped backend and frontend solutions with Python, Django, Vue.js, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services. I thrive in cross-functional environments, value best practices like TDD/BDD, and enjoy learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

Jonatas Castório Damasceno

I'm a self-taught software engineer and DevOps enthusiast with over a decade of experience building robust web applications and scalable systems across Brazil and Belgium. I love turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward reliable, user-centric solutions. Currently I work as a DevOps Engineer at the University of Antwerp, and I have shipped backend and frontend solutions with Python, Django, Vue.js, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services. I thrive in cross-functional environments, value best practices like TDD/BDD, and enjoy learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

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I’m a self-taught software engineer and DevOps enthusiast with over a decade of experience building robust web applications and scalable systems across Brazil and Belgium. I love turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code and leading teams toward reliable, user-centric solutions.

Currently I work as a DevOps Engineer at the University of Antwerp, and I have shipped backend and frontend solutions with Python, Django, Vue.js, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services. I thrive in cross-functional environments, value best practices like TDD/BDD, and enjoy learning new technologies to solve real-world problems.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
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Dutch
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French
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Work Experience

DevOps Engineer at University of Antwerp
August 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
DevOps engineering with tooling and infrastructure across RedHat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Go, Python, Docker, virtual servers, Git (Bitbucket), and Jira.
Senior Developer at SQLI Digital Experience
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Built solutions for company clients as frontend and backend, and acted as tech lead.
Backend Developer at Deliverect
August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Collaborated with frontend teams to improve onboarding of new users; Python, Flask, RESTful APIs, Docker, MongoDB.
Software Developer at Mobile Vikings
April 30, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Backend development with Python and Django; restyling website areas; frontend work (AngularJS v1) integrated with Django; API development; expanding dynamic components for Elementor; mobile app in React Native.
Software Developer at Integritas
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Maintained backend tools for health assistance events in US military bases; Python, Django, MySQL, Apache administration, AngularJS v1.
Freelancer / Freelancer Developer at Kinda
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Implemented Facebook custom pages backend with data from a Django admin interface.
Web Developer at Storm Security
July 15, 2013 - December 17, 2014
Implemented various solutions for websites and APIs for mobile apps with high concurrent access; Python, Django, RESTful APIs, MySQL, PHP, CodeIgniter, JavaScript, jQuery.
Software Developer at ReBEC (Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry)
June 30, 2013 - June 30, 2013
Maintained the official platform for clinical trials in Brazil; public sector; Python, Django, MySQL, Apache administration, legacy code.
Developer at A Voz do Cidadão – Citizenship Institute
July 31, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Maintenance of NGO's existing website; ASP Classic.
Webmaster at Millenium Institute
November 30, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Maintenance of WordPress website, graphic design for events, and SEO.
Developer at RECIIS at FIOCRUZ
July 31, 2011 - July 31, 2011
Maintenance of online system publication of scientific papers; public sector; PHP, MySQL, Apache administration, OCS and OJS.
SEER/OJS Developer at Letra&Imagem no Caderno Virtual de Turismo do IVT
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Maintenance of online system publication of tourism science papers; PHP, MySQL, Apache administration, OCS and OJS.
Plone Frontend Developer at OTICS Project (FIOCRUZ)
May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Implementing the new platform for research communities; Python, Plone, Zope, CSS, HTML and JavaScript.
Plone Developer at Rede Unida de Saúde
May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Implementing the new platform for research communities in Rio de Janeiro state; Python, Plone, Zope, CSS, HTML and JavaScript.
Consultant at Economics Institute of UFRJ
June 30, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Consulting and knowledge transfer of legacy system; PHP, Joomla, MySQL, Apache administration.
Web Developer at Economics Institute da UFRJ
September 30, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Maintenance of legacy custom CMS for the Institute; PHP, MySQL, Apache administration.
Design Assistant at Tiago Monteiro Team
June 30, 2005 - June 30, 2005
Remote graphic design; Adobe Suite, CorelDraw.
Developer and Designer at Press Office of UFRJ
February 28, 2005 - February 28, 2005
Responsible for online and printed materials for the Office; HTML, PageMaker, Adobe Suite.
Web Developer at CEC IERJ
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Maintain center website; HTML, Flash, Adobe Suite.
Web Developer / Designer at Petrobras
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Maintain legacy websites; HTML, Flash, Adobe Suite.

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Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Government

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