Gabriel Almeida

Experience

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  LeadBytes

  Apr 2018 - now

  Java Developer

  At LeadBytes, I led the development of over 50 custom projects for the game Minecraft, enhancing player engagement and satisfaction. These projects are used by thousands of players daily, making their gaming experience more enjoyable and immersive.We have worked with clients from around the world, including North America and Europe, delivering solutions that meet diverse needs at customizing their user' experiences.

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  Looqbox

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2024

  Back End Developer

  - Designed and built a notification system that used AI to analyze client data and provide insights for their users, resulting in GCB, one of our clients, increasing its total revenue by 19.5%, which is over R$ 20.5 millions.- Created an innovative microservice that converts natural language into SQL queries, then execute these SQL queries with dynamically generated Python code, streamlining database interactions for users. Built with Kotlin, ANTLR, and Spring Boot, this tool is currently used by over 100 enterprise customers.- Implemented observability of JVM application with Grafana and Prometheus, and fine-tuning them, reducing the total resource usage of our cluster by 45%, resulting in a total cost reduction of over 25%.- Played a key role in developing and maintaining over 25 services within a microservices architecture, leveraging technologies like Kubernetes, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Git, Jenkins, PubSub, and IntelliJ.- Led the planning of new features with C4 Architecture, handling requirements gathering, planning, and time estimation, and leveraging tools such as Miro and ClickUp. Show less

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  Outfit Labs

  Dec 2024 - now

  Senior Backend Engineer

  Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the backend architecture of an innovative AI-driven product. This cutting-edge product employs an AI-first approach, enabling users to interact with the system as if conversing naturally with a human, delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience. Specific details about the product remain confidential due to NDA agreements.The backend leverages the power of Java and Kotlin to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability. Extensive use of LangChain4J enables seamless integration with advanced large language models (LLMs), including OpenAI’s GPT series, Gemini, Claude, and numerous other state-of-the-art AI models. Responsible for implementing robust APIs, optimizing data flow, and ensuring secure and efficient interactions between the product and external LLMs. Tasks also include collaborating with cross-functional teams to align AI functionalities with user requirements, monitoring system performance, and continuously improving backend capabilities to support evolving AI technologies.This role emphasizes the importance of staying updated with the latest developments in AI and large language models, ensuring the backend infrastructure remains at the forefront of technological innovation. Show less