Summary
Cristiano Steffens is a Senior Software Engineer based in Santa Catarina, Brazil, with 11 years of experience building productivity-focused developer tools, security-minded services, and data-driven products. He currently helps Mindbody streamline developer workflows as an independent contractor, and previously led innovation and identity initiatives at ClearSale spanning privacy, DeFi, and Web3. With a PhD in Mathematical Modeling and a background in computer vision and academic research, he blends rigorous ML/AI research with practical software delivery across C#, .NET, Azure, React and automation stacks. He has hands-on experience founding a tech startup, integrating complex enterprise systems, and modernizing legacy platforms, which gives him a rare mix of product thinking, low-level systems know-how, and applied research. Colleagues rely on him to turn complex domain problems—fraud prevention, KYC, or developer productivity—into pragmatic, auditable solutions.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
PhD in Mathematical Modeling, Computação Científica e Modelagem Física, Matemática e Estatística, PhD in Mathematical Modeling, Computação Científica e Modelagem Física, Matemática e Estatística at Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
Postgraduate Studies in Civil Law: Business, Obligations, and Contracts, Law, Postgraduate Studies in Civil Law: Business, Obligations, and Contracts, Law at Legale Educacional
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician, Engenharia Elétrica e Eletrônica, Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician, Engenharia Elétrica e Eletrônica at Senai Vergílio Lunardi
Bachelor's in information systems, Computer Science, 8.666, Bachelor's in information systems, Computer Science, 8.666 at SETREM - Sociedade Educacional Três de Maio
Portuguese, English, German