Thales de Assis — Full Stack Developer

Delivered beginner and intermediate training in Windows, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, hardware maintenance, and web design using Macromedia Studio (Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks). Classes were tailored for a wide range of students — from teenagers taking their first steps toward a career in technology to adults seeking to requalify for the job market.

• Created detailed lesson plans combining theory, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios to build strong foundational skills.
• Adapted teaching strategies to suit different learning styles and experience levels, conducting both individual and group lessons.
• Introduced students to digital creativity tools, web standards, file management, and safe internet usage.
• Installed, configured, and maintained classroom hardware and software, ensuring all systems were ready for every session.
• Encouraged career readiness by providing personalized guidance and mentoring students on applying their skills to real opportunities.
• Maintained an engaging and inclusive classroom environment that fostered curiosity, confidence, and enthusiasm for technology.

Worked on custom website development projects, converting Photoshop (PSD) layouts into clean, functional front-end implementations. Sites were integrated into a proprietary Content Management System (CMS) that empowered clients to update content independently.

• Delivered multiple fully functional client websites on 2–4 week deadlines, ensuring adherence to quality and visual design requirements.
• Collaborated with a Project Manager to translate client goals into technical specifications and achievable timelines.
• Implemented cross-browser solutions, including complex fixes for older browsers such as Internet Explorer 6–7.
• Introduced best practices for UX improvements like “outdated browser” notifications to enhance user experience.
• Developed backend logic in PHP 5 and managed relational data using MySQL.
• Contributed to a small team of 3 full-stack developers, sharing insights and collaborating on internal improvements.

Responsible for full-cycle development of websites and online systems, transforming PSD designs into responsive, dynamic platforms. Implemented CMS and e-commerce integrations using PayPal, PagSeguro, and Moip, while also maintaining internal systems and mentoring junior developers.

• Delivered marketing-focused websites integrated with analytics, SEO, and social media tools to enhance brand presence.
• Maintained complex systems including a legal case tracking platform and a music-related credit management system (GetSongs).
• Integrated third-party payment solutions and implemented secure data handling practices.
• Used Asana for project tracking and cross-team coordination.
• Guided junior developers in coding standards, version control, and structured workflows.
• Worked in a close-knit team of 3 developers, managing overlapping deadlines and varied client demands.

Despite tight deadlines and high workloads, maintained strong communication with clients and ensured consistent delivery of quality-driven web solutions aligned with marketing objectives.

Developed responsive, accessible front-end interfaces for university management platforms using Angular and PHP with Smarty Templates. Worked remotely with a multicultural U.S.-based team, contributing to modernization efforts for legacy academic systems used by universities worldwide.

• Integrated new components with existing legacy systems, ensuring seamless backward compatibility and stable performance.
• Developed an internal planning poker tool using Socket.io, integrated with the company’s task management system and AI integration to create questions in order to improve sprint estimation processes.
• Maintained and organized GitLab repositories, including code reviews and merge request validations.
• Interviewed new developers and provided onboarding and training for team members.
• Collaborated in a distributed Agile environment, emphasizing accessibility, UX consistency, and maintainability.

Played an active role in modernizing front-end standards, mentoring peers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software for universities and career services across North America.