DevOps Lead & Platform Engineer.

I build the infrastructure and lead the teams behind products that actually stay up. Less firefighting, more shipping.

0+ YearsTenure at Miew
0+Platforms Launched
Nelson Carvalho - DevOps Lead and Platform Engineer

Where I've Been

I tend to stick around. When I join a project, I own it end to end — from the server config to the deploy pipeline to making sure the team has what they need to do their best work.

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What People Say

"Nelson deploys while Claude or Copilot writes the docs."

Tech Lead / Partner

MIEW • 2015 — Present

9+ Years
  • check_circleFull-stack, full-picture: I handle everything from infrastructure and CI/CD to the frontend — and I care about all of it equally.
  • groupsGrowing the team: I mentor engineers, unblock people, and try to create an environment where everyone does their best work.
  • architectureThinking ahead: I set up the DevOps practices and technical direction so things keep running smoothly as the company grows.

Managed Audio/Voice QR Platform

Running the infrastructure and development for an audio/voice QR platform — from the cloud setup to the backoffice UI, all the way through sprint delivery.

  • cloudCloud Infrastructure: AWS S3/CloudFront CDN, Docker Swarm with Traefik, Cloudflare Tunnel routing
  • monitoringDatabase & Monitoring: PostgreSQL 18, Uptime Kuma monitoring, self-hosted observability with SigNoz
  • codeBackoffice Development: Sprint-based UI development with accessibility focus and full stack delivery

How I Work

I like straightforward answers and practical solutions. My job as a lead is to clear the path, not add more meetings to it.

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Keep It Simple

I pick the solution that works today and won't be a headache tomorrow. No over-engineering, no shiny-tool syndrome — just what the problem actually needs.

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People First

Good tools, clear context, and honest feedback — that's what I try to give my team. When people aren't stuck waiting on things, they do amazing work on their own.

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Solid Foundations

I set up the guardrails — linting, CI checks, clear patterns — so the team can move fast without worrying about breaking things in production.

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From first sketch to running in production — my job is making sure that journey is short, calm, and repeatable.

What I Bring to the Table

Core Infrastructure

The servers, pipelines, and cloud setup that keep everything running. I make sure deploys are boring and uptime is not.

AWS / GCPDocker & K8sTerraformCI/CD PipelinesScalability Expert

AI & Automation

Using LLMs and automation where they actually help — code reviews, repetitive tasks, internal tooling. Not hype, just practical wins.

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Product Delivery

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Security & Privacy

Technical Expertise

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Infrastructure & DevOps

  • Docker Swarm, Traefik v3, Kubernetes (GKE)
  • AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, IAM, EIP)
  • GCP, Cloudflare (Tunnels, DNS)
  • Proxmox, Hyper-V, OPNsense
  • Monitoring: SigNoz, Uptime Kuma, Grafana
  • GitOps with ArgoCD, Portainer
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CI/CD & Automation

  • GitHub Actions pipelines
  • Automated testing & SAST
  • Linux scripting
  • TeamCity integration
  • Backup automation & monitoring
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Backend Development

  • C# and .NET Core
  • Advanced Node.js
  • API design & integration
  • Microservices architecture
  • ERP system integration
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Frontend & CMS

  • React & Next.js
  • WordPress integration
  • Strapi headless CMS
  • Performance optimization
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AI & Automation

  • Claude Code & GitHub Copilot (CLI tools)
  • Agent Skills & Hooks
  • CI/CD pipelines with code review & audit
  • Prompt engineering & context management
  • AI data privacy practices
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Database Management

  • PostgreSQL (up to v18)
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Elasticsearch
  • Vector databases & search
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Project Management

  • Agile methodologies
  • Jira administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • Stakeholder communication
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Workflow & Version Control

  • Gitflow with dev, staging, main branches
  • Feature branches, bug fixes, hotfixes
  • Conventional commits
  • Pull request reviews & quality gates
  • Automated versioning & releases

All Systems Operational

  • CoffeeFully fueled
  • EnergyRunning high
  • Good moodConfirmed
  • DeadlinesUnder control
  • InboxOpen — let's work

Uptime — the last 9 years, roughly

Beyond the Screen

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Community Leadership

I manage my building's condominium. Turns out coordinating neighbours on plumbing budgets isn't that different from aligning a team on a technical roadmap — just with more opinions about paint colours.

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Homelab Tinkerer

I run a homelab where I break things on purpose. Self-hosted services, networking experiments, Proxmox clusters — it's how I learn best: by getting my hands dirty.

Let's work
together.

Need help with infrastructure, team leadership, or just want to chat about DevOps? Drop me a line — I'm always happy to talk.

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