HI, I'M

I'm a Brazilian software developer passionate about game development and solving everyday problems with code!

About me

Currently studying Science and Technology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, focusing on software engineering and related areas. Previously, I was a technical scholarship holder in game development at the Institute of the Brain. I perform strongly in:

I also have hobbies in my free time, such as playing video games, playing guitar, creating online content, and practicing martial arts.

Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Brain Institute

Dec 2023 - Sep 2025

Developed an Unreal Engine game supporting research on sleep and dreams using electroencephalography (EEG).
Implemented pathfinding mechanics to AI characters in 3D space.
Improved the overall game experience by working on sound design and post-processing visual effects.

Startup Generalist @ Arkanus Studios

Jun 2023 - Present

Made updates to beta versions of the Mini Kraken virtual tabletop (VTT) platform.
Researched and prospected potential clients for the company’s services.
Contributed to web projects and gained hands-on experience with web development.

Tech Innovation Fellow @ Institute of the Brain

Jan 2026 - Present

Built a spreadsheet-based telemetry system to organize gameplay data for correlation with EEG recordings in an upcoming study involving dozens of participants.
Optimized an Unreal Engine game to reduce unnecessary resource use and improve performance during research sessions.
Updated and optimized a Python heatmap system to identify the areas most frequently visited by players.

Projects

ECO Rush

A point-and-click game designed to teach financial decision-making in a chaotic and fun way.

>> GameMaker Studio 2, GML.

Asteroids++

A space shooter inspired by the classic Asteroids. Focused on engaging gameplay and progressively challenging mechanics, with signature features like local multiplayer.

>> GameMaker Studio 2, GML.

Locks 'n' Leaps

A 2D platformer focused on fluid movement mechanics and retro visual design.

>> C#, Unity.

Ballageddon

A top-down shooter about facing hordes of enemies, where all characters are simple colored balls with special abilities and various weapons.

>> JavaScript, P5.JS.

Claws of the Past

A short 3D horror survival game about surviving against dinosaurs, created for a 3-day game jam.

>> Unity, C#.

EatList

A powerful yet simple CLI tool that helps users create delivery lists when an order involves many items and people. Completely open-source.

>> C#, DOTNET.