I'm Renato, a backend-focused software developer with strong full-stack collaboration experience. Over the last year I have architected and built scalable backend systems (APIs, domain models, auth, secure file handling, and real-time sync) using AdonisJS v6 and Lucid ORM, and deploying to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I enjoy translating complex business rules into maintainable, testable services and creating developer-friendly APIs that integrate cleanly with frontend teams (Nuxt + Vue). In previous roles I partnered with frontend and QA teams to ship robust features and led backend initiatives at Acisum Portugal. I implemented a secure file upload service, designed a central mediatable with polymorphic relationships, and enabled real-time collaboration with Adonis Transmit. I also implemented Google sign-in flows and environment separation for development and production on Google Cloud Platform, while focusing on API design, authorization, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics in collaboration with Nuxt/Vue frontend.

Renato Cruzinha

I'm Renato, a backend-focused software developer with strong full-stack collaboration experience. Over the last year I have architected and built scalable backend systems (APIs, domain models, auth, secure file handling, and real-time sync) using AdonisJS v6 and Lucid ORM, and deploying to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I enjoy translating complex business rules into maintainable, testable services and creating developer-friendly APIs that integrate cleanly with frontend teams (Nuxt + Vue). In previous roles I partnered with frontend and QA teams to ship robust features and led backend initiatives at Acisum Portugal. I implemented a secure file upload service, designed a central mediatable with polymorphic relationships, and enabled real-time collaboration with Adonis Transmit. I also implemented Google sign-in flows and environment separation for development and production on Google Cloud Platform, while focusing on API design, authorization, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics in collaboration with Nuxt/Vue frontend.

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I’m Renato, a backend-focused software developer with strong full-stack collaboration experience. Over the last year I have architected and built scalable backend systems (APIs, domain models, auth, secure file handling, and real-time sync) using AdonisJS v6 and Lucid ORM, and deploying to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). I enjoy translating complex business rules into maintainable, testable services and creating developer-friendly APIs that integrate cleanly with frontend teams (Nuxt + Vue).

In previous roles I partnered with frontend and QA teams to ship robust features and led backend initiatives at Acisum Portugal. I implemented a secure file upload service, designed a central mediatable with polymorphic relationships, and enabled real-time collaboration with Adonis Transmit. I also implemented Google sign-in flows and environment separation for development and production on Google Cloud Platform, while focusing on API design, authorization, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics in collaboration with Nuxt/Vue frontend.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Backend Lead at Acisum Portugal
April 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Architected and implemented the backend using AdonisJS v6 with Lucid ORM, focusing on maintainable domain models and reusable service layers. Designed a central mediatable and implemented a polymorphic media relationship allowing media to belong to Projects, Venues, Users and more — application code references media records instead of raw paths. Built a secure, extensible file upload service with server-side checks to simplify frontend integration. Implemented real-time collaboration using Adonis Transmit so artists and venues can sync proposal/status changes instantly. Implemented Google register / sign-in flow and separated environments (development/production) with deployment patterns to Google Cloud Platform. Focused on API design, authorization rules, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics while working closely with the Nuxt/Vue frontend.
Frontend Developer (Backend integrations) at Deloitte Portugal
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Spearheaded the development of advanced, responsive frontend interfaces for a dynamic web marketplace and enterprise websites, utilizing JavaScript and refined CSS techniques. Revitalized a major corporate web application by updating and configuring pre-existing UI components with Vue, ensuring a modern, responsive user experience on the main platform. Implemented backend services and API endpoints using AdonisJS to support business logic and integrations required by the platform. Collaborated cross-functionally with backend and QA teams to ship robust, tested features in Agile cycles.
Cloud Engineer at Accenture Portugal
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Mastered Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban) to drive efficient collaboration and project execution. Orchestrated the successful lift-and-shift cloud migration, enhancing system reliability. Designed and implemented an Apache Kafka program to enable efficient data streaming and processing workflows. Scaled GCP environments to support growing application demands, improving performance and cost efficiency.
Backend Developer (Backend integrations) at Deloitte Portugal
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Spearheaded the development of advanced, responsive frontend interfaces for a dynamic web marketplace and enterprise-level corporate websites, utilizing JavaScript and refined CSS techniques. Updated and configured pre-existing UI components with Vue to ensure a modern, responsive experience. Implemented backend services and API endpoints using AdonisJS to support business logic and integrations. Collaborated cross-functionally with backend and QA teams to ship robust, tested features in Agile cycles.
Backend Lead at Acisum Portugal
April 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Architected and implemented backend using AdonisJS v6 with Lucid ORM, focusing on maintainable domain models and reusable service layers. Designed a central mediatable and implemented a polymorphic media relationship allowing media to belong to Projects, Venues, Users and more — application code references media records instead of raw paths. Built a secure, extensible file upload service with server-side checks to simplify frontend integration. Implemented real-time collaboration using Adonis Transmit so artists and venues can sync proposal/status changes instantly. Implemented Google register / sign-in flow and separated environments (development/production) with deployment patterns to Google Cloud Platform. Focused on API design, authorization rules, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics while working closely with the Nuxt/Vue frontend.
Backend Lead at Acisum Portugal
April 1, 2025 - November 27, 2025
Architected and implemented the backend using AdonisJS v6 with Lucid ORM, focusing on maintainable domain models and reusable service layers. Designed a central mediatable and implemented a polymorphic media relationship allowing media to belong to Projects, Venues, Users and more — application code references media records instead of raw paths. Built a secure, extensible file upload service with server-side checks. Implemented real-time collaboration using Adonis Transmit so artists and venues can sync proposal/status changes instantly. Implemented Google register / sign-in flow and separated environments (development/production) with deployment patterns to Google Cloud Platform. Focused on API design, authorization rules, file handling, schema design and developer ergonomics while working closely with the Nuxt/Vue frontend.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering at University of Minho, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Postgraduate in Natural Language Processing at University of Minho, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering at University of Minho
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Postgraduate in Natural Language Processing at University of Minho
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Bachelor Degree in Software Engineering at University of Minho, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Postgraduate in Natural Language Processing at University of Minho, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Bachelor of Software Engineering at University of Minho, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Postgraduate in Natural Language Processing
January 11, 2030 - November 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment