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  <p><img src="/images/rlazoti.png" class="avatar" /> Hi! I’m <a href="/">Rodrigo Lazoti</a>, a software engineer based in Winnipeg, Canada, where I am currently working as a Senior Software Developer at <a href="https://www.shopify.com/" target="_blank">Shopify</a>.</p>
  <p>I am passionate about technology in general and especially in programming languages and open source technologies, and I've been developed applications using Delphi, Asp, Php, Ruby, Java, Javascript, Objective-C, and Scala.</p>
  <p>I like to learn new things about programming languages, Unix-like operating systems, iOS, and open source technologies, so I usually try to write about those things on this blog.</p>
  <p>I had also <a href="ios-apps.html">ventured</a> into the world of applications for iOS Platform, but they aren't available anymore. :(</p>

  <h5>Open-Source Projects</h5>
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    <li><a href="https://github.com/rlazoti/finagle-metrics" target="_blank">finagle-metrics</a> - Easy way to send Finagle metrics to Codahale Metrics library</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/rlazoti/tictactoe-scala-react" target="_blank">tictactoe-scala-react</a> - Tic-tac-toe game in Scala and React JS</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/rlazoti/vraptor-authentication" target="_blank">vraptor-authentication</a> - Add user authentication for VRaptor framework</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/rlazoti/Bolt" target="_blank">bolt</a> - It's a micro web MVC framework written in Java</li>
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  <h5>Contributions</h5>
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    <li><a href="https://github.com/gitbucket/gitbucket/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Apr+author%3Arlazoti" target="_blank">gitbucket</a> - The easily installable Github clone powered by Scala</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/twitter/finagle/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Apr+author%3Arlazoti" target="_blank">finagle</a> - A fault tolerant, protocol-agnostic RPC system</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/twitter/ostrich/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Apr+author%3Arlazoti" target="_blank">ostrich</a> - A stats collector & reporter for Scala servers</li>
    <li><a href="https://github.com/BrightcoveOS/Diamond/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Apr+author%3Arlazoti" target="_blank">diamond</a> - Python daemon that collects system metrics and publishes them to Graphite</li>
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  <h5>Publications</h5>
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    <li>2014 - <a href="http://www.casadocodigo.com.br/products/livro-redis" target="_blank">Armazenando dados com Redis</a> - Editora Casa do Código - It's a book written in Brazilian Portuguese that introduces Redis and the key-value model. It'll dive into real use cases including caching, unique visitors, leaderboards, and more. It'll also show how to configure and use Redis and Sentinel.</li>
    <li>2010 - Dominando o Spring Roo - Java Magazine - It's a magazine article that describes how to work with Spring Roo and teaches the first steps to use it.</li>
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  <h5>Work Experience</h5>
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      <code class="info-label">06.2021 - Present</code> <a href="https://www.shopify.com/" target="_blank">Shopify</a> - Senior Software Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Ruby, and Javascript, Google Cloud platform.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">07.2018 - 06.2021</code> <a href="https://skipthedishes.com/" target="_blank">SkipTheDishes</a> - Senior Java Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Java, Python, and Javascript, AWS platform.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">02.2012 - 06.2018</code> <a href="https://mediaresponse.com/" target="_blank">Oi2 Media Response</a> - Technical Lead Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Java, Javascript, Scala and Ruby, Linux environment.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">09.2011 - 02.2012</code> Unimed do Brasil - Software Developer Consultant.
      <blockquote>Development in Java.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">11.2010 - 08.2011</code> <a href="http://www.r7.com/" target="_blank">r7.com</a> - Senior Software Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Java and Ruby, Linux environment.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">10.2008 - 10.2010</code> CGeS Software - Software Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Java.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">08.2007 - 08.2008</code> Seed Technology Solutions - Software Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Java.</blockquote>
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      <code class="info-label">06.2005 - 06.2007</code> <a href="www.htdsistemas.com.br" target="_blank">HTD Software</a> - Software Developer.
      <blockquote>Development in Delphi and PHP.</blockquote>
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  <h5>Education</h5>
  <p>I graduated (2005-2008) with a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems Degree from <a href="http://www.drummond.com.br" target="_blank">College Drummond</a>, and I also have a Postgraduate Diploma (2013) in Software Engineering from <a href="http://www.pucminas.br" target="_blank">PUC-MG (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais)</a>.</p>
  <p>I have the following certifications:</p>
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    <li>AWS Certified Developer - Associate (2020)</li>
    <li>SCEA 5 – Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java EE Platform 5 - First Exam only (2010)</li>
    <li>SCBCD 5 – Sun Certified Business Component Developer for the Java EE Platform 5 (2009)</li>
    <li>SCWCD 5 – Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java EE Platform 5 (2008)</li>
    <li>SCJP 5 – Sun Certified Java Programmer (2007)</li>
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