Bruno Veiga
Boston
Summary
IT professional with a solid background in backend development. Hands-on experience in technical problem-solving, system administration, and user support in Linux and Windows environments. Experience developing applications in Java (Spring Boot), REST APIs, and data management. Strong fault analysis and troubleshooting skills, developed through QA roles and real production environments. Trained in IT Support with a focus on system administration, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), operating systems, security, and problem diagnostics. Broad technical profile spanning systems, data, and networks, providing an end-to-end understanding of how systems work from application to infrastructure enabling issue identification and resolution from the user level all the way to infrastructure. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from UMass Boston. Currently focused on opportunities in IT Support, Systems, and Networking, with the goal of growing into infrastructure and cloud.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Projects
04.2025 - Current
- Designed, built and deployed a full-stack web application for local services in Cape Verde.
- Compiled and structured a dataset of 600+ archaeological records for a web application.
- Provided volunteer IT support for a local organization.
- Troubleshooting network access, user credentials and device configuration.
- Actively completing Google IT Support Professional Certificate and CompTIA A+ preparation (expected completion July 2026)
Backend Developer & QA
DevTrust Consulting
Cape Verde
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Diagnosed and resolved failures in backend systems and databases.
- Administered and maintained relational SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) database instances, ensuring data consistency and integrity in production systems.
- Configured and managed the Metabase reporting platform, enabling non-technical users to access real-time system data.
- Collaborated with development teams using Git workflows to manage changes.
- Provided technical support across multiple system modules within the IGRPWeb government platform.
- Conducted systematic software testing, validation, and reliability checks on information systems.
- Identified and documented system inconsistencies and operational failures.
Big Data & Infrastructure Intern
NOSi
Cape Verde
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Installed, configured, and maintained the Apache Hadoop distributed computing framework in Linux server environments.
- Designed a data pipeline architecture covering ingestion, storage, and processing.
- Gained hands-on experience in distributed systems, network and server cluster administration.
Early Career Experience
Boston, USA & Cape Verde
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Implemented and maintained WordPress websites for clients, managing hosting, plugins, updates, and user access.
- Provided technical tutoring in JavaScript, HTML, and Microsoft Office tools, adapting communication to different skill levels.
- Produced and published institutional video content documenting EU-funded projects in Cape Verde.
- Promoted and marketed solar energy solutions through direct client outreach, developing photovoltaic system design, commercial, and communication skills.
- Selected for the Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship, a government-backed entrepreneurship program, completing an intensive 6-month course.
- Developed and maintained frontend features in a startup environment, contributing to platform stability and growth.
- Worked in operational environments (construction, catering, and events).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
UMass Boston
01.2019
Associate Degree - Web Management & Multimedia
BHCC
01.2013
Technical High School - Electricity & Electronics
ESPCR
01.2009
Skills
- Linux
- Windows
- MacOS
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Connectivity
- Network diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Basic system administration
- Technical support
- Remote access
- SQL
- MongoDB
- Queries
- Data integrity
- Data pipelines
- Foundational knowledge of distributed systems
- Python
- Bash
- SQL for automation
- Cloud computing fundamentals
- AWS
- Java
- Spring Boot
- REST APIs
- Authentication
- JWT
- PostgreSQL
- Git
Certification
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate & CompTIA A+, 07/01/26
- Upskilling (Customer Support, Linux, Data and Cloud) - Skodji Digital, 04/01/26 - 10/01/26
Key Projects Volunteering
- Local Services Platform, Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Development of a digital platform to connect local businesses and services, with a backend structured in a layered architecture and REST APIs for user management, authentication, and data handling. Project oriented toward real-world evolution, with a focus on scalability, code organization, and future cloud infrastructure integration.
- Municipal Energy Data Pipeline, Designed and built an automated data pipeline processing over 23,000 US municipal energy records. Implemented ingestion, validation, transformation, and structured storage layers using Python scripting, equivalent to operational data pipeline management.
Relocating To
Boston, MA
Languages
- Portuguese
- English, Fluent
- Portuguese, Native
Personal Information
Available: Available for online interviews immediately and prepared to relocate to the Boston/Quincy area at my own expense upon offer or confirmed start date.
Timeline
Independent Projects
04.2025 - Current
Backend Developer & QA
DevTrust Consulting
10.2023 - 04.2025
Big Data & Infrastructure Intern
NOSi
02.2023 - 08.2023
Early Career Experience
01.2012 - 01.2022
Technical High School - Electricity & Electronics
ESPCR
Associate Degree - Web Management & Multimedia
BHCC
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
UMass Boston