Hello, I'm
Israel Borba
Backend / Platform Engineer • Tech Lead with 15+ years of experience
Backend-focused Tech Lead with deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, .NET, and cloud-native architectures on AWS and Azure. Proven track record of migrating legacy platforms to microservices and serverless solutions, improving performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Experience Highlights
Recent positions and key achievements
Senior Backend / Fullstack Engineer
SKIntertainment
- Designed and evolved scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
- Migrated legacy workloads to AWS Lambda and Docker-based microservices
- Built serverless media processing pipelines for video transcoding and watermarking
Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead
TOTVS
- Led migration from .NET monolith to Node.js microservices, improving API response times by 95%
- Designed Kubernetes-based deployment strategies on Azure for scaling and resilience
Software Architect
Stoneridge
- Led migration of on-premise systems to AWS with Cognito and Lambda
- Designed system architecture for cross-functional team (Python, Node.js, .NET Core)
Technical Skills
Technologies I work with daily
TypeScript / JavaScript
Expert • Since 2007Node.js, Express.js, REST, GraphQL, RPC, AMQP. Extensive experience building scalable backend services and APIs.
C# / .NET
Expert • Since 2007.NET Core, .NET Framework. Robust solutions for large datasets and enterprise integrations.
AWS & Azure
AdvancedLambda, S3, DynamoDB, Cognito, Kubernetes, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps. Cloud-native architecture design.
Databases
ExpertPostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB. Deep expertise in data modeling and query optimization.
Messaging & Streaming
AdvancedRabbitMQ, Queues, Event-driven architectures. Async communication patterns for distributed systems.
DevOps & Platform
AdvancedDocker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), PM2, Sentry, Splunk, Amplitude.
Key Achievements
Measurable impact delivered
$2M+ Annual Savings
Enabled over USD 2M in annual savings in tax and financial processing platforms through architectural and backend improvements.
95% Performance Boost
Led migration from .NET monolith to Node.js microservices, improving API response times by up to 95%.
Hours vs Days
Created an innovative internal system responsible for paying expenses in hours instead of days.
Education
Academic background
Postgraduate - Software Architecture
Universidade XP - São Paulo, Brazil
2024
Bachelor's Degree - IT Management
Unisinos - São Leopoldo, Brazil
2014
Languages
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