Driven by a love for learning how systems work, currently pursuing a Master's in Network and Information Systems Engineering and a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate).

Passionate about building fast and resilient network infrastructure using C/C++, Linux and Cisco IOS.

Nintendo NES EmulatorPersonal Project

Software clone of the iconic NES console in C. Supports real controllers via custom device drivers on Minix3. Video Demo: youtu.be/zcQ03VqHWBw

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Real-Time Energy MonitorPersonal Project

IoT system using ESP8266 & PZEM-004T to monitor energy usage, with data stored in PostgreSQL and visualized in Grafana via a Dockerized backend.

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AuctionPeerAcademic Project

A fully functional, deployment-ready auction website built using Laravel and PostgreSQL.

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OwlSort AIAcademic Project

A fun game tasking players to sort colored birds, featuring various AI algorithms to assist.

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Skills & Technologies

Work Experience

Intern

Schmitt + Sohn ElevadoresFeb 2025 - May 2025Porto, Portugal

Developing and implementing clustering, TSP, and simulated annealing algorithms within a full-stack application (Angular, Java Spring Boot, PostgreSQL).

Intern

BindTuningAug 2022Porto, Portugal

Developed a system for potential clients to test company features via automatically generated, customized trial websites matching their existing business site.

Education

Master in Network and Information Systems Engineering

FCUP - Faculty of Sciences

University of Porto

Expected: June 2027

Relevant Coursework:

  • Cryptography
  • Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Systems Administration

Bachelor in Informatics and Computing Engineering

FEUP - Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Relevant Coursework:

  • Compilers
  • Computer Networks
  • Design of Algorithms
  • Distributed Systems

Student Groups & Activities

IEEE UP SB Computer Society logoIEEE UP SB Computer Society Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - UP Student BranchMember

Mar 2025 - Ongoing

Currently leading the development of a scalable server cluster and secure network infrastructure using Proxmox and Linux routing to host internal services, improving team collaboration and resource efficiency. Also presented a workshop on C programming fundamentals to the public.

Nucleus of Computer Graphics and Multimedia logoNucleus of Computer Graphics and Multimedia Member

Sep 2023 - Oct 2024

Participated in organizing events, workshops, and collaborative projects focused on enhancing students' understanding of visual computing and interactive media.

Nucleus of Computer Science logoNucleus of Computer Science Member

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

Participated in organizing events, workshops, and collaborative projects focused on increasing students' excitement in computer science related topics.

Club of Informatics logoClub of Informatics President

Apr 2016 - May 2019

Led a Highschool club focused on bringing students excited about computer science and electronic engineering together to create events and participate in competitions.

3rd Place at the national engineering competition Ilídio Pinho Foundation “Ciência na escola” award.

Volunteering

Code Children

Early 2020

Taught coding fundamentals to kindergarten students using visual programming tools like ScratchJr.