Hi, I'm Olavo Mello, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, user-centric web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and MySQL. I've had the opportunity to serve as a hands-on CTO and startup founder, leading development teams and architecting systems from the ground up. I'm passionate about agile methodologies, clean code, and continuous optimization. I enjoy creating efficient platforms and improving system reliability, always aiming to deliver impactful solutions that benefit users and businesses alike.

Olavo Mello

Hi, I'm Olavo Mello, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, user-centric web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and MySQL. I've had the opportunity to serve as a hands-on CTO and startup founder, leading development teams and architecting systems from the ground up. I'm passionate about agile methodologies, clean code, and continuous optimization. I enjoy creating efficient platforms and improving system reliability, always aiming to deliver impactful solutions that benefit users and businesses alike.

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Hi, I’m Olavo Mello, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 25 years of experience in building scalable, user-centric web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and MySQL. I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a hands-on CTO and startup founder, leading development teams and architecting systems from the ground up.

I’m passionate about agile methodologies, clean code, and continuous optimization. I enjoy creating efficient platforms and improving system reliability, always aiming to deliver impactful solutions that benefit users and businesses alike.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

CTO & Full Stack Developer at Bringfy (Kitchener, ON)
January 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Delivered a scalable logistics platform integrating APIs and more than 30 services with e-Carreto platform using React, Node.js, and MySQL, improving delivery coordination. Reduced deployment time by 50% through implementation of a Docker-based infrastructure with automated CI/CD pipelines. Spearheaded MVP and pitch material design as part of Ontario Tech's incubation program, contributing to investor engagement.
CTO & Full Stack Developer at e-Carreto (Brazil)
January 1, 2021 - June 7, 2024
Directed the build and deployment of 3 mobile apps, gaining over 5,000 users and increasing service accessibility in regional markets. Improved system reliability by 35% via Docker-based deployment and implementation of real-time monitoring and alert systems. Managed an agile team of 6, boosting productivity by 40% through structured OKRs and iterative delivery cycles.
CTO & Full Stack Developer at Probase Rastreamento (Brazil)
August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022
Integrated GPS platforms with 5 major telecoms, resulting in real-time tracking of over 10,000 vehicles. Developed automated invoice microservices linked to Sicredi Bank API, cutting billing cycle time by 70%. Achieved #1 SEO ranking in Southeast Brazil within 6 months by leading content and technical optimization.
Product Owner at DeliveryIt (Brazil)
July 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Designed and launched a flexible PWA used by 25+ businesses, enabling digital ordering and real-time logistics. Maintained 99.9% uptime and improved checkout UX, increasing conversion rates by 20% in early partner trials.
Full Stack Developer at Various Startups & Projects
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2018
Delivered an e-learning platform later adopted by 3 universities and 12 government institutions across Brazil. Scaled a SaaS photo platform (Fotic) to support over 3,500 photographers and 20,000 completed orders. Built 15+ CMS, e-commerce, and custom web systems, helping early-stage clients establish MVPs and go to market.

Education

Postgraduate Degree at UniFatecie
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science at UniFatecie
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Computer Science at Centro Universitario Barão de Mauá
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

CS50’s Web Programming with Python & JavaScript – Harvard
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UX/UI/Lean UX/Agile UX – FIAP
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Zend Certified PHP Engineer
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Blockchain Advanced – FIAP
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
cPanel Professional Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Education

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