Profile

Afonso Manata

Computer Engineering Student @ IST

I am passionate about building scalable, reliable systems that create real-world impact. I love tackling challenges, turning ideas into solutions, and learning along the way. I’m seeking opportunities and collaborations where I can grow, contribute, and make a difference!

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Experience

A timeline of my professional journey and key milestones in my career development.

Promptly Health
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025

Software Engineer Intern, Infrastructure

Promptly Health

Automated deployments using AWS, Kubernetes, and Crossplane in a distributed, multi-tiered environment.

KubernetesAwsCrossplaneSite Reliability Engineering
Noesis
July 2025 - Sep 2025

Software Engineer Intern

Noesis

Engineered a N8N Workflow with Python/JavaScript scripts that generate cybersecurity reports, saving 2+ weeks annually for 15+ engineers.

PythonJavaScriptN8NCybersecurity
Junitec
Feb 2025 - Sep 2025

Software Engineer

Junitec

Engineered a full-stack inventory management with a React.js interface and a Go backend, containerizing the entire project with Docker, which streamlined operations for a non-profit supporting 40+ abandoned children annually.

GoDockerWebSocketsReact
Instituto Superior Técnico
Sep 2024 - June 2027

Computer Engineering Degree

Instituto Superior Técnico

Started my Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico

Data Structures and AlgorithmsOperating SystemsObject-Oriented Programming
University of Coimbra
Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

T@lentoDEI Program

University of Coimbra

Built a Python system to control a Tello drone using real-time muscle signals, reducing manual input by 100%.

PythonProgramming Fundamentals

Projects

JustAQuote

JustAQuote

Implemented a REST API in Spring Boot, backed by PostgreSQL DB and a Redis Cache, to deliver a daily motivational quote.

REST APISpring-BootRedisPostgreSQL
GemSolver

GemSolver

Engineered an AI-powered screenshot-to-answer tool with Node.js and Gemini API, reducing search time by 75%.

Node.jsGemini APITesseract.jsAsync
Vaccine Management System

Vaccine Management System

Built a Vaccine Management System delivers a fast, reliable, and highly efficient solution for managing vaccine inventories, using AVL trees in C.

AVL TreesHash MapsC