I'm a native Alabamian currently working as a Software Developer and QA Tester. Over the last few years I've primarily worked with Java and Oracle tech: ADF Faces, SQL, JasperSoft, Spring, etc. I also have experience working with PEGA, Cucumber/Gherkin, some light work with Angular, and PostgreSQL.A UAB Alum with a BA in Computer Science and Psychology, with stops at Gadsden State and the Universidade Federal de Vicosa in Brazil prior to that. In a past life I worked freelance as a Brazilian Portuguese translator, where I took on projects for contractors and assisted companies such as Visa, Petrobras and various state entities and financial institutions. I tackled projects from contracts, naval vessel documentation, about me's for Portuguese rappers, and everything in between.Beyond my current professional career I'm also currently active in esports as a competitor and commentator, traveling nationwide to lend my voice and quasi-talent to regional and major fighting game tournaments and events. I've also had the pleasure of helping create, organize, promote, and manage esports programs for my alma mater, where I utilized my prior experience in radio broadcasting, digital media, audio/video editing, and customer service to help those programs grow.Naturally I'm looking forward to the journey that lies ahead, and finding further ways to balance out my career with my interests and passions. Open to connect with like minded people in the tech, gaming, and esports industries, as well as fellow coffee nerds and good, quality people.Thanks for reading!