Hello, I'm

Alexandre Garcia

Full Stack Developer & Data Scientist

Building robust software and turning data into actionable insights.

About Me

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I'm a Full Stack Developer and Data Scientist based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and a Master's degree in Data Science, I combine strong software engineering fundamentals with advanced analytical skills.

I'm passionate about building scalable applications and leveraging data to drive meaningful decisions. From designing robust APIs and responsive interfaces to building data pipelines and machine learning models — I enjoy working across the full spectrum of modern technology.

2 Degrees
4 Work Experiences
Curiosity

Skills & Technologies

Frontend

HTML5 CSS3 / Sass JavaScript jQuery TypeScript React Vue 3 Next.js

Backend

PHP Python Node.js Java Flutter Flask Django REST APIs

Data Science & Engineering

Pandas NumPy Scikit-learn ETL MySQL SQL Server PostgreSQL

DevOps & Tools

Git Docker Linux

Soft Skills

Clean Code Security-first Mind Data Privacy Adaptability Teamwork

Languages

Portuguese Fluent
English Advanced
Spanish Intermediate

Projects

01

NFC Attendance Tracker

Web portal for university professors and students to manage class attendance in real time. Professors create sessions and students check in by tapping their student card or smartphone on an Arduino NFC reader, automatically registering attendance. Includes reporting dashboards and data analytics on class participation.

Python Flask React Arduino SQL Git
02

Equine BCS & Weight Predictor

Computer vision system that predicts the body condition score (BCS) and body weight of horses from a single side-view smartphone photo. YOLO detects the horse and extracts trained anatomical keypoints, which are then fed into machine learning models for accurate predictions.

Python YOLO NumPy Pandas ML
03

RPG Platform CRM & Webstore

End-to-end CRM and webstore for a role-playing gaming platform, tracking all player history, in-game actions, and purchases that unlock in-game benefits. Features a full admin panel and storefront with containerized deployment.

PHP HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript MySQL Docker
04

Internal Training Mobile App

Cross-platform mobile application for Android and iOS designed to accelerate internal organizational processes around training materials and educational content, streamlining access and delivery for employees.

Flutter Android iOS

Experience

2025 — Present

Senior Technology Consultant

GlobalSolver Consulting, LDA

Lisbon, Portugal
  • Architected and delivered a full-stack CRM platform for pharmaceutical groups, leveraging Python, PHP, and modern frontend technologies to streamline client management workflows.
  • Engineered scalable ETL pipelines to support machine learning initiatives, enabling real-time ingestion and transformation of production data.
  • Developed machine learning models for insurance fraud detection in the medical sector, partnering with one of Portugal's largest insurance providers to reduce fraudulent claims.
  • Pioneered a "Talk To Your Data" solution using Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate data analytics reports from natural language prompts against real-time production data.
  • Built predictive machine learning models for sales forecasting and business-critical analytics, delivering actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
2025 — Present

Freelancer — Web Development & Technology Consultancy

Self-employed

Lisbon, Portugal
  • Designed and implemented an end-to-end analytics platform for a pharmaceutical group, enabling automated analysis and reconciliation of monthly wholesale-to-pharmacy sales data, streamlining the credit note issuance process using Python, PHP, and frontend web technologies. (03/2025 – 07/2025)
2024 — 2025

Business & Technology Consultant

Auren Consultores Portugal, LDA

Lisbon, Portugal
  • Delivered end-to-end technology solutions for clients across diverse industries, applying agile methodologies, Git-based version control, and strict data privacy standards.
  • Designed and deployed custom AI models with a focus on generative AI, integrating OCR technologies and building responsive frontend web applications.
  • Architected and optimized data engineering pipelines — including ETL workflows and data warehouses — to power business intelligence and analytics capabilities.
  • Led technical requirement gathering, solution architecture, and quality assurance (QA) processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Delivered cybersecurity consulting engagements focused on ransomware mitigation strategies and application-level security hardening.
  • Engineered supervised and unsupervised machine learning models for an ATM network, enabling predictive cash flow management and proactive device error detection.
2019 — 2024

Technical Support Specialist

Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal
  • Delivered 2nd and 3rd level technical support across hardware, software, operating systems, and identity/account management for a workforce of internal users.
  • Managed an average of ~100 support tickets per month, consistently achieving a 90% end-user satisfaction rate.
  • Authored and maintained a knowledge base and developed automation scripts, driving a 65% improvement in resolution efficiency and consistency.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve infrastructure and software issues, contributing to a 30% reduction in overall systems downtime.
  • Supported production and development teams in release management, ensuring smooth deployment of internal applications to production environments.

Education

Master's in Data Science

Universidade Lusófona — Centro Universitário de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Universidade Lusófona — Centro Universitário de Lisboa

Lisbon, Portugal

Certifications

PostgreSQL for Users and Developers

Aurion Academy

Nov 2023

Introduction to Data Science

Santander Open Academy

Apr 2024

Advanced Python Certification

Programming Hub

Jul 2022

Understand GDPR and Data Privacy

LinkedIn

Mar 2022

Get in Touch

Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? Feel free to reach out.

LinkedIn

alexandrengarcia

GitHub

alexngarcia

Location

Lisbon, Portugal