Pablo Nicholas Ferreira Gomes dos Santos
Senior Software Engineer | Frontend & Full-Stack (Go & TS) | AppSec & Privacy by Design
Maceio, AL - Brazil | pablon.com.br | LinkedIn | GitHub | contact@pablon.com.br
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Professional Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years of full-lifecycle software development experience and an 8-year background in Graphic Design and UI/UX. Fluent in English with postgraduate specialization in Information Security and Digital Forensics, bridging the gap between pixel-perfect, user-centric interfaces and resilient, secure backend architectures.
Expert in applying Defense-in-Depth, Clean Architecture, and Privacy by Design (LGPD / OWASP) standards across mission-critical applications. Proven track record across modern Frontend ecosystems (React, Next.js, TypeScript) and robust Backend services (Go, Python/Django, PostgreSQL, Redis), driving projects from strict data contracts (Zod) to automated CI/CD pipelines, TDD, and E2E testing.
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Technical Skills
Frontend & UI/UX: React 19, Next.js 16 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, TanStack Query, Zustand, Radix UI / shadcn/ui, CASL (ABAC/RBAC), TipTap, Design Systems, Figma.Backend & Systems: Go (Golang / Chi), Python (Django), Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), PostgreSQL (pgx, versioned migrations), Redis (caching, rate-limiting), RESTful APIs, AWS S3.Security & Privacy (AppSec): Privacy by Design (LGPD/GDPR compliance), Defense in Depth (4-layer auth), OWASP Top 10, Immutable Audit Logging, JWT with secure token rotation, Sensitive Data Masking.Quality & DevOps: Test-Driven Development (TDD), Playwright (E2E), Vitest, Jest, Testcontainers-go, Docker, Docker Compose, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Structured Observability (Zap).Languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Fluent / Full Professional Proficiency).---
Work Experience
Senior Frontend / Full-Stack Software Engineer
Public Sector Agency | Maceio, Brazil
_Period: [2022] – Present_
Architect and develop critical government web applications requiring strict data integrity and high reliability.Build performant user interfaces using Next.js, React, and TypeScript, integrating with Python/Django backends and third-party APIs.Lead front-end architectural decisions, ensuring scalable state management, optimal rendering performance, and accessible UI workflows.Lead Software Architect & Full-Stack Engineer (Instituto Inovar Project)
Instituto Inovar | Full-Stack Monorepo
_Period: [2026] – Present_
Spearheaded the end-to-end architecture and implementation of a healthcare and social services platform built on Clean Architecture and constitutional engineering governance.Designed high-throughput backend services in Go (Golang 1.24) utilizing Chi Router, pgx/v5 (PostgreSQL), Redis 7, and AWS S3 storage.Engineered a role-based frontend with Next.js 16 and React 19, integrating CASL for attribute-based access control (ABAC) across 6 distinct user roles.Enforced strict Privacy by Design (LGPD) compliance: PII masking, immutable audit logging, soft-delete rules, and psychology consent management.Instituted automated quality gates with TDD, Playwright end-to-end suites, Testcontainers integration tests with `-race` flag, and an 8-job GitHub Actions CI pipeline.Graphic & UI/UX Design Specialist / Web Developer
Freelance & Consulting
_Period: [2011] – [2022]_ _(8+ years of dedicated design experience)_
Designed complete design systems, brand identities, and high-fidelity wireframes focused on user engagement and conversion.Built responsive web interfaces, translating visual identities into semantic, accessible, and maintainable code.---
Education & Certifications
Postgraduate Specialization in Information Security and Digital Forensics Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)
B.S. / Associate Degree in Systems Analysis and Development [Institution Name]
Professional Background in Graphic Design & UI/UX [Institution Name / Professional Portfolio]
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Community & Speaking
Speaker at DevFest Agreste: _"More Than Painting Buttons: Security and Responsibility in the Front-End"_Technical Writer & Author: Publishing technical breakdowns on web security, clean architecture, and modern full-stack development at pablon.com.br.