Lucas Chaves
About Lucas Chaves
Lucas Chaves is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and mentoring. He currently works at Jungle Scout, focusing on infrastructure as code and data-driven solutions for e-commerce.
Current Role at Jungle Scout
Lucas Chaves serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Jungle Scout, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing solutions for marketplace sellers, utilizing technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Typescript, React.js, and Python. He is responsible for architectural improvements on a data-driven SaaS platform that enhances product research and market intelligence for e-commerce sellers.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Lucas worked at EPAM Systems as a Senior Software Engineer for five months in 2021. He also held the role of Senior Software Developer at Linear Sistemas from 2019 to 2020, where he worked for 11 months. Earlier in his career, he served as a Junior Software Developer at Linear Sistemas from 2018 to 2019 and completed a Developer Internship at the same company from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Lucas Chaves studied at the Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, where he earned an Associate's degree in Computer Science. He furthered his education at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software development.
Specialization in Infrastructure as Code
Lucas specializes in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development, particularly using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). This specialization allows him to implement efficient cloud infrastructure solutions that support the development and deployment of applications.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
In his current role, Lucas guides and mentors junior developers, focusing on best practices and conducting code reviews within his team. His leadership contributes to the professional growth of less experienced developers and enhances the overall quality of the team's output.