Summary
Nelson Silva is a seasoned backend engineer with 10 years of experience specializing in .NET ecosystems, building scalable Web APIs and integrating data access with Entity Framework and Dapper. He has deep experience implementing secure authentication flows (including JWT) and designing integration layers that enable third-party communication for financial and healthcare systems. Nelson has held senior roles across Glintt and ITSector, led small teams on complex, regulated projects (HIMSS level 7 work for hospitals), and founded a home automation startup applying practical IoT integrations. Based in Porto, Portugal, he blends hands-on engineering with product-minded thinking and a track record of shipping reliable, enterprise-grade backend solutions. Notably, his background spans both research-driven e-learning projects and real-world banking integrations, giving him a rare mix of prototyping and production expertise.
9 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
1st year Master's degree Computer Engineering, 1st year Master's degree Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Licenciatura, Licenciatura at Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
English