About Me
Hello! I'm Paulo. 👋
> Software Engineer Honors Student with a minor in Mathematics
> Full stack Developer and Project Manager
> Published Researcher in IoT, Ai, and Computer Networks
> Former Professor Assistant
- Age:21
- Location:Florida, USA
- Class:Senior
- GPA:3.7
Core Competencies
Full Stack Development
Develop modern web and mobile applications. Expertise in building scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly systems.
DevOps & CI/CD
Experience with tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes to streamline deployments and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for smooth software delivery.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Experience implementing security protocols to protect sensitive data. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance.
Cloud Computing & APIs
Skilled in using AWS and Azure platforms to deploy and manage cloud-based applications. Proficient in creating and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Recent Achievements
Best Internship Project EagleX
2+ Research Papers Published
2nd Place E-Hacks Hackaton
Honors Mentor, FGCU Engineer Ambassator
My Resume
Experience
Aug 2023 - May 2024
Software Engineer Intern
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Fort Myers, FL
Led a team of 7 developers and implemented Agile, SDLC, and DevOps practices. Contributed to over 500 investigations, 84 search warrants, and saved 63 victims.
Aug 2023 - April 2024
Junior Researcher
Whitaker College of Engineering, FGCU
Published research on Computer Networks and IoT devices. Presented findings at international conferences such as HCI and ASPiRE.
Aug 2021 - May 2023
Teaching Assistant
Whitaker College of Engineering, FGCU
Mentored over 110 students across various software development projects and courses. Reviewed more than 200 coding assignments and conducted 50+ office hours.
Education
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Fort Myers, FL
Honors College student with a 3.8 GPA, Dean’s List from 2021-2024. Awarded the LAC merit-based scholarship totaling over $100k.
2023 - Present
Minor in Mathematics
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
Focused on advanced mathematics to support software engineering research and development.
My Skills
Coding
C++
Python
JavaScript
Java
Rust
Frameworks
React
Node
Express
Flask
Django
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Knowledge
- Full-Stack Development (React, Flask, Node.js)
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, MongoDB Atlas)
- API Development (RESTful, GraphQL)
- Data Analysis & Visualization (Pandas, Matplotlib)
- Agile & Project Management (Scrum, Kanban)
Recent Projects
Netspider HSI
Desktop Application
Project developed during my Senior internship at Homeland Security Investigations. Software developed to assist investigators in combating human trafficking. Recognized as the Best Internship Project at EagleX 2024.
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, Selenium, Express, React, Java, Tailwind, MongoDB
AI Language Comparison
AI / NLP Model Evaluation
A comparative analysis of RoBERTa, BERT, and DistilBERT for multilingual text identification, evaluating their performance and efficacy.
Technologies: Python, NLP, TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace
Pokemon Blue C++ Version
Game Development
A battle game inspired by Pokémon Blue, built from scratch in C++ using SFML.
Technologies: C++, SFML
Transfermarkt Testing Automation
Testing Tool
Selenium-based tool for automated testing and data validation on the Transfermarkt website.
Technologies: Java, Selenium
PAT (Patent AI Technology)
Full Stack Application
Assists attorneys and legal professionals with patent analysis using Large Language Models and Scikit-learn. Won 2nd place at Eagle Hacks 2024.
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Python, Flask, C++, LLMs, REST APIs
Drone Management Software
Hardware / Computer Networks
Developed as part of a research project focusing on UAV swarm optimization for disaster response. Presented at HCI International Conference 2024.
Technologies: Assembly, Networks, IoT, UAVs
Internship Database Portal FGCU
Databases
Platform for managing internship opportunities reported by FGCU students.
Technologies: Python, PyQt5, MongoDB
Medical Clinic Fullstack App
Full Stack Application
A patient management system built for a medical clinic and hosted on AWS.
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)
Latest Publications
Get in Touch
Location:Florida, USA
University:FGCU
Email:pdrefahl.dev@gmail.com
Open to Relocate:Yes