Paulo Brocco

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Paulo Brocco

Full Stack Engineer — Cork, Ireland

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About Me

Paulo Brocco

Languages: Portuguese (Native) • English (B2) • Availability: Open to opportunities and collaborations.

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Technical Skills

Frontend

JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3 React React Native Responsive Design

Backend

Node.js Express Python (Flask, Django) RESTful APIs Automation Scripts

Databases

MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL

DevOps & Tools

Docker Git GitHub Linux Bash scripting

AI & Automation

Gemini ChatGPT Claude Copilot n8n Manus

Other

Agile methodologies Automation frameworks Clean Code

Soft Skills

Core interpersonal strengths that help me build better products and work effectively with teams.

Empathy

Understanding the user's perspective and my colleagues to build more intuitive and effective applications. It's about putting myself in the user's shoes to create technology that truly serves their needs.

Problem-Solving

A passion for tackling complex challenges and finding elegant, efficient solutions. I thrive on debugging and architecting systems that are both robust and scalable.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Actively contributing to team projects, valuing diverse perspectives, and using tools like Git, GitHub, Slack, Discord and Jira to work effectively with others. I have experience helping people and contributing to open-source projects.

Communication

Clearly articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Good communication is key to successful project management and team alignment.

Adaptability & Continuous Learning

A commitment to staying current with the latest technologies and continuously improving my skill set through bootcamps, courses, and personal projects. The tech landscape is always evolving, and I'm dedicated to growing with it.

Projects

Portfolio

Personal portfolio & AI services site built with HTML, Tailwind and vanilla JS.

Live demo Repo

BroccoRealtors

Real estate prototype demonstrating responsive UI and dynamic listings.

clone-tabnews

Front-end learning project: practice layout, styling and API integration.

Live demo Repo

machine-learning

Learning journey with Jupyter notebooks and small ML experiments.

Repo

C-Sharp-challenges-sources-and-courses

Repositório de estudos e projetos em C# e .NET, incluindo:

  • Sistema de Celular com POO
  • Consultas Relacionais com SQL Server
  • API Mínima em ASP.NET
  • Sistema de Hospedagem em Hotel
Projetos demonstram conceitos de POO, SQL, APIs modernas e lógica de programação.

Repo

piscine_42_london_pbrocco

Collection of exercises and projects from the 42 London C Piscine (July 2024).

Repo

More projects on github.com/OxxOrcus

Experience

Full Stack Developer Intern

Rebel LLC — June 2025 – Present | New York, USA

  • Mobile UI/UX Development:
    Spearheaded key UI features for a mobile web app, including a cover-art upload screen built with Expo and a reusable action-bar component, ensuring pixel-perfect design and consistency with style guides.
    Technologies: Expo, React Native, React, Tamagui, Figma & Android Studio
  • Full-Stack Feature Integration:
    Developed and integrated new platform features such as SMS notifications and participated in design discussions for advanced ideas (e.g., AI-based music rating system) to improve content discovery and moderation.
    Technologies: Node.js, Express, Twilio (SMS), PostgreSQL, REST APIs
  • Proactive Project Contribution:
    Adapted quickly after a team pivot by preparing and presenting new project concepts (Discord-style communities, AI integrations), and actively contributed to strategic planning sessions.
    Technologies / Tools: Discord, GitHub, Google AI Workspace, Miro
  • Process Improvement & Collaboration:
    Transitioned the team from spreadsheet-based task tracking to GitHub Projects, improving transparency, assignment clarity, and cross-team collaboration.
    Technologies / Tools: GitHub Projects, Git, Slack, Pull Requests
  • Database & Onboarding Enhancement:
    Helped streamline onboarding with a focus on child safety and parent-child account flows, contributing DB changes including a new API_user_profile_child table to better manage relationships and permissions.
    Technologies: PostgreSQL, Node.js, Backend API design

Education & Training

Internet Systems FMU (Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas), Brazil | In Progress

This degree offers a comprehensive blend of technical and business skills, preparing students for careers in web technologies and IT project management.

  • Core Programming & Development: Programming Logic, Object-Oriented Programming, Client-Side Web Development, Server-Side Web Development, Mobile Device Computing, Java Web & Frameworks.
  • Software Engineering & Project Management: Information Systems Theory, Software Engineering, Software Engineering Practices, Project Management, Software & Projects Laboratory.
  • Data & Databases: Databases, Database Practices.
  • Web & Marketing: Web Design, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Human-Computer Interface, Content Management & Web Administration, E-commerce.
  • Infrastructure & Networking: Operating Systems, Computer Networks.
  • Business & Social Context: Business Process & Entrepreneurship, Communication, Human & Social Development.
Full Curriculum by Period (click to expand)
1st Period:
  • Information Systems Theory (66h)
  • Web Design (66h)
  • Social Media & Digital Marketing (66h)
  • Human-Computer Interface (66h)
  • Programming Logic (66h)
  • Communication (88h)
2nd Period:
  • Software Engineering (66h)
  • Business Process & Entrepreneurship (66h)
  • Project Management (66h)
  • Operating Systems (66h)
  • Databases (66h)
  • Human & Social Development (88h)
  • Total for the cycle: 836h
3rd Period:
  • Software Engineering Practices (66h)
  • Object-Oriented Programming (66h)
  • Database Practices (66h)
  • Client-Side Web Development (66h)
  • Computer Networks (66h)
  • Anthropology & Brazilian Culture (88h)
  • Total for the cycle: 418h
4th Period:
  • Mobile Device Computing (66h)
  • Content Management & Web Administration (66h)
  • Java Web & Frameworks (66h)
  • Server-Side Web Development (66h)
  • Technical Certification Fundamentals (66h)
  • Statistics Applied to Data Science (88h)
5th Period:
  • Mobile Projects (66h)
  • Distance Education Projects (66h)
  • Software & Projects Laboratory (66h)
  • E-commerce (66h)
  • Elective (66h)
  • Complementary Activities (100h)
  • Total for the cycle: 848h
Total Course Load: 2,102h

Notable Programs & Bootcamps

  • Full Stack Trail — Codecademy
    Comprehensive hands-on curriculum covering front-end, back-end, and deployment. Built real-world projects using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and more.
  • C Piscine Program — 42 London (July 2024)
    Intensive bootcamp focused on C programming, Git, Makefiles, and collaborative problem-solving in a peer-to-peer environment.
  • Mobile Development — Digital Innovation One
    Practical training in mobile app development, UI/UX, and cross-platform tools for Android and iOS.
  • Back End Development — ADA Tech
    Focused on server-side programming, databases, and API design using modern back-end technologies.
  • Programming Logic — Digital Innovation One
    Fundamentals of programming logic, algorithms, and problem-solving for software development.

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