About

About Me

I’m Artur Gomes, a Backend Developer currently working at Counterpart. With over 10 years of experience in Python development, I specialize in building scalable, maintainable backend systems.

Professional Experience

Currently, I work full-time with Django and Django REST Framework, designing and implementing RESTful APIs that power modern applications.

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

  • Python (10+ years)
  • Django / Django REST Framework
  • Flask
  • FastAPI

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS Lambda Functions
  • API Gateway
  • Docker & Docker Compose

Embedded & Build Systems

  • Yocto / Bitbake

Tools & Workflow

  • Git & Gerrit
  • CI/CD pipelines

Beyond Work

When I’m not writing code for work, I enjoy:

  • Building Friday - My personal AI assistant running entirely on local hardware, with 79 tools, Telegram integration, and proactive awareness features
  • Self-hosting - Running my own services on a homelab
  • Automation - Making repetitive tasks disappear
  • Learning - Exploring new technologies and approaches

This Website

This site is built with Hugo using the Risotto theme, self-hosted on my homelab behind Traefik and Cloudflare Tunnel.

Contact

Artur Gomes

Backend Developer with 10+ years of Python experience. Building robust APIs and exploring self-hosted infrastructure.