About Me

Background and path

Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, I work as a consultant specializing in HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) in São Paulo. It's a field that requires technical precision and understanding of complex systems - skills I apply directly to software development.

I've been programming since age 12, starting with Flash and ActionScript 3.0. I went through Visual Basic, C++, Java, until reaching the modern JavaScript ecosystem. Each language taught something different about solving problems.

The engineering + programming combination gives me a unique perspective: I understand both technical limitations and real user needs. This helps me create solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.

How I work

I'm a solo developer by choice. I like to control the entire process: from understanding the problem to delivering the solution. This allows me to maintain consistency and quality in every detail.

My approach is anti-ERP: I prefer focused software that solves a specific problem very well, instead of trying to solve everything mediocrely. Feature creep is the enemy of usability.

I prioritize stable and well-documented technologies. I don't follow hypes, I choose tools that will allow me to keep code running for years without headaches.

Personal side

Classical piano: I've been studying for years, mainly Bach and Chopin. Musical discipline helps with coding discipline. Both require precision and patience to master.

Tennis: I play regularly to balance hours in front of the computer. Individual sport, like programming - success depends on your dedication and technique.

Travel: I've lived in the US and obviously Brazil. Visited several countries, each teaches something about how different people solve the same basic problems.

Side studies: Physics and mathematics out of personal curiosity. I like to understand how things work fundamentally. I also explore languages like Rust and Elixir - not out of immediate necessity, but to expand ways of thinking about problems.

Home projects: Automation, IoT, servers. I like applying technology to solve small daily problems. It's where I test ideas before using them in professional projects.

Academic work

I published scientific research during undergrad about energy efficiency in HVAC systems. The article is available on ScienceDirect.

The research experience taught me the importance of rigorous methodology and detailed documentation - things I apply to both engineering and development.

Next steps

I'm interested in creating content about solo development - the decisions, trade-offs and lessons learned. Maybe a YouTube channel focused on developers who work alone and need different strategies from large teams.

I also want to explore more ConvexDB for real-time applications. It's a technology that truly simplifies complex backends - exactly the type of tool that allows solo developers to create robust products.

If you made it this far and identify with this approach, I'd love to talk. Always open to exchanging experiences and collaborating on projects that make sense.

Contact

GitHub: github.com/patolord
Email: Via GitHub or LinkedIn
Location: São Paulo, Brazil