Tiago Tomás is a Jr. System Administrator at Emotion. He is proficient in Francês and Inglês. Colleagues describe him as "Tiago is an exceptional software engineer with a passion for creating elegant and efficient solutions. As his mentor, I have witnessed his rapid growth and dedication to the field. Tiago embarked on a career change to software development and quickly demonstrated his commitment to learning. His successful completion of Harvard’s CS50 and CS50P (Python) showcases his solid grasp of fundamental concepts. Tiago’s projects, built using Flask, Jinja, MySQL, HTML, and CSS, reflect his ability to create functional and visually appealing web applications. One standout achievement is his freelance career—a journey that exemplifies his proactive approach and determination. Tiago has completed multiple freelance projects, demonstrating his technical prowess and excellent communication skills with clients. His ability to deliver high-quality work while maintaining professionalism sets him apart in the freelance world. Tiago possesses a strong foundation in both frontend and backend development, along with proficiency in database management using PostgreSQL and MySQL. His engineering background facilitated a smooth transition into programming logic, and he enjoys tackling algorithm challenges on platforms like LeetCode, CodeWars, and CodinGame. Moreover, Tiago is well-versed in version control using Git and GitHub, confidently deploying projects in Python, PHP, and JavaScript. His meticulous approach extends to testing his code, ensuring robust and bug-free applications. Beyond technical skills, Tiago is a dedicated and committed professional. His track record of long-term employment and internal promotions in his previous career underscores his loyalty and work ethic. His social nature and curiosity about different cultures make him a valuable team member who fosters collaboration and inclusivity. Tiago’s design skills and a keen eye for aesthetics also set him apart. His ability to create beautiful website designs enhances the overall user experience and elevates the quality of his work. Notably, Tiago’s CS50 final project stands out as an impressive accomplishment. It is a custom-made one-stop shop for photographers, featuring themed galleries, a blog section, event announcements, external links to social networks, and a contact page with form validations. Considering Tiago is relatively new to studying software development, this real-life case study demonstrates his exceptional abilities. In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Tiago for any software engineering role. His passion, adaptability, commitment, and design sensibility will undoubtedly contribute to the success of any team fortunate enough to have him on board."