João Cruz Email and Phone Number

I am a Software Engineer II at Dell Technologies, where I recently took on a Tech Lead role for an internal project. In this position, I focus on consistently developing and delivering new features while honing my leadership and communication skills. This role has allowed me to strengthen both my technical expertise and my ability to guide teams effectively.At the beginning of 2024, I completed my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from my local university (UNISC). My thesis, titled "Machine learning technique to aid in the diagnosis of neurological cancer" involved developing a CNN model using TensorFlow. I trained the model to analyze MRI scans and determine whether they showed the presence of a tumor, ultimately presenting the model's accuracy in my defense.Previously, I was a DevOps Engineer at Dell, specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with tools like Dynatrace, Splunk, and Zabbix. I also worked on web development projects using React and Python, and developed CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments. I have additional training in AI/ML to broaden my technical skills.Before Dell, I was a Java Developer and DevOps Jr. at Idealogic Software, where I built REST APIs, managed cloud databases, and handled infrastructure using AWS services like CodeBuild, CloudWatch, and EKS. I also managed containerized apps with Kubernetes/Helm and handled DNS and security through Cloudflare.I also developed Java applications at Sulprint Embalagens, focusing on product registration and data management for the packaging industry, while managing MySQL databases and generating BI reports.Earlier, as a Full Stack Developer at Idealogic Software, I handled both backend and frontend development using Java, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, along with Postgres and MySQL databases.My academic experience includes a research project at Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, where I developed an AI-driven healthcare app to classify bed sores, using Design Thinking and Design Science.Throughout my career, I've gained expertise in software development, DevOps, and CI/CD processes, with a solid foundation in Python, Java, Javascript, AWS and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. I'm particularly passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to transition into the field of AI development.