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  "basics": {
    "name": "Jazz Macedo",
    "label": "Software Engineer & Game Developer",
    "image": "https://jazzmacedo.com/images/profile.png",
    "url": "https://jazzmacedo.com",
    "summary": "Software Engineer and Game Developer with over 17 years of experience across software engineering, game development, and artificial intelligence. Currently Product Engineering Manager at Accenture Song in New York, previously Associate Technology Director at Work & Co and co-founder of Skyjaz Games.",
    "location": {
      "city": "New York",
      "region": "NY",
      "countryCode": "US"
    },
    "profiles": [
      {
        "network": "GitHub",
        "url": "https://github.com/jasielmacedo"
      },
      {
        "network": "LinkedIn",
        "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasielmacedo/"
      },
      {
        "network": "X",
        "url": "https://x.com/JazzMacedo"
      },
      {
        "network": "YouTube",
        "url": "https://www.youtube.com/@JazzGameDev"
      }
    ]
  },
  "work": [
    {
      "name": "Accenture Song",
      "position": "Product Engineering Manager",
      "location": "Brooklyn, New York, United States",
      "startDate": "2025-02",
      "summary": "Leading product engineering teams and initiatives at Accenture Song, focusing on delivering innovative technological solutions for clients.",
      "highlights": [
        "Managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products",
        "Spearheading technical strategies and roadmaps for client projects",
        "Implementing best practices for software development and delivery",
        "Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "Technology Leadership",
        "Product Management",
        "Team Leadership",
        "Software Development"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Work & Co",
      "position": "Associate Technology Director",
      "location": "Brooklyn, New York, United States",
      "startDate": "2024-05",
      "endDate": "2025-02",
      "summary": "Served as Associate Technology Director, providing technical leadership and direction for client projects.",
      "highlights": [
        "Led technical teams in the development of digital products for major clients",
        "Defined technical architecture and strategies for complex projects",
        "Mentored and guided junior developers to enhance their technical skills",
        "Collaborated with design and strategy teams to deliver holistic solutions"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "Technical Leadership",
        "Architecture Design",
        "Team Management",
        "Client Relations"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Work & Co",
      "position": "Lead Software Developer",
      "location": "Brooklyn, New York, United States",
      "startDate": "2021-01",
      "endDate": "2024-05",
      "summary": "As a hands-on Technical Lead, responsible for leading the development of mobile applications, backend systems, and new artificial intelligence initiatives.",
      "highlights": [
        "Led advanced AI and search engine projects using Elasticsearch on Elastic Cloud",
        "Implemented machine learning models with AWS SageMaker",
        "Spearheaded the development of the PLI mobile app using React Native",
        "Developed backend solutions for GX using Python",
        "Led backend technology for the BR Premmia app with AWS serverless architecture and TypeScript"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "AI",
        "ElasticSearch",
        "AWS SageMaker",
        "React Native",
        "Python",
        "TypeScript",
        "AWS"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "HavasPlus",
      "position": "Director Of Technology",
      "location": "São Paulo Area, Brazil",
      "startDate": "2018-01",
      "endDate": "2021-01",
      "summary": "Provided strategic leadership of the technology department, overseeing technical teams and guiding the execution of large-scale projects for renowned clients.",
      "highlights": [
        "Managed innovative technological solutions using TypeScript, C#, Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, PHP, React Native, and Unity3D",
        "Led technical direction for the development of the TIM portal using Vignette technology",
        "Created service portals for Group1 with dynamic website generation capabilities",
        "Implemented AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, and IBM Watson",
        "Managed strategic partnerships and projects for clients including Resmed, Ambev, Divena, Volvo Cars, and Veloe"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "Technology Leadership",
        "C++",
        "TypeScript",
        "Unity3D",
        "TensorFlow",
        "Project Management"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Versão Beta",
      "position": "Associate Technology Director",
      "location": "São Paulo Area, Brazil",
      "startDate": "2017-04",
      "endDate": "2017-12",
      "summary": "Acted as a hands-on leader for technology squads, directing strategic technology initiatives and guiding teams in the delivery of complex projects for major clients.",
      "highlights": [
        "Led technical transition for Volvo Cars to enhance platform scalability",
        "Directed B2B e-commerce platform development for Ambev (ABInBev) using Magento",
        "Utilized AngularJS, Node.js, Python, and PHP for client-specific solutions",
        "Managed projects for clients including Ambev, Volvo Cars, Group 1 Automotive, and Natura"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "Technology Leadership",
        "AngularJS",
        "Node.js",
        "Python",
        "PHP",
        "Magento"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Skyjaz Games",
      "position": "Co-Founder and Head of Technology",
      "location": "São Paulo, Brazil",
      "startDate": "2015-03",
      "endDate": "2017-04",
      "summary": "Co-founded the company and spearheaded the technology division, playing a crucial role in the conception, development, and launch of multiple gaming and web projects.",
      "highlights": [
        "Led game development using Unity3D and Unreal Engine 4",
        "Designed and implemented core game mechanics and systems",
        "Optimized performance for cross-platform deployment",
        "Managed technical teams and established development pipelines",
        "Created custom tools to streamline development workflows"
      ],
      "keywords": [
        "Game Development",
        "Unity3D",
        "Unreal Engine 4",
        "C#",
        "C++",
        "Team Management"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "skills": [
    {
      "name": "Programming Languages",
      "keywords": [
        "C++",
        "C#",
        "Python",
        "TypeScript",
        "PHP",
        "Kotlin",
        "Ruby",
        "Swift",
        "Rust"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Frameworks & Libraries",
      "keywords": [
        "React",
        "React Native",
        ".NET",
        "AngularJS",
        "Vue.js",
        "Node.js",
        "Django",
        "Flask"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Databases",
      "keywords": [
        "ElasticSearch",
        "OpenSearch",
        "MySQL",
        "PostgreSQL",
        "DynamoDB",
        "MongoDB",
        "SQLite",
        "MSSQL"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Game Development",
      "keywords": [
        "Unreal Engine 4",
        "Unity 3D",
        "Game Design",
        "Level Design",
        "OpenGL"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "AI & Data Science",
      "keywords": [
        "Language Models",
        "Knowledge Graphs",
        "Semantic Search",
        "TensorFlow",
        "PyTorch",
        "Clustering Algorithms"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Other Skills",
      "keywords": [
        "Project Management",
        "AWS",
        "Azure",
        "CI/CD",
        "DevOps"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "PLI – Search Engine Rebuild",
      "description": "Led the complete redesign of PLI's internal search system to harness the full potential of Elasticsearch. The solution integrates advanced filtering, semantic scoring, and business-aware relevance modeling. Built with C#, this project delivered a lightning-fast and context-aware search experience tailored for legal professionals.",
      "keywords": [
        "Elasticsearch",
        "C#",
        ".NET",
        "Semantic Search",
        "Relevance Tuning"
      ],
      "entity": "Work & Co"
    },
    {
      "name": "PLI – New Mobile Experience",
      "description": "Tech Lead and hands-on developer for rebuilding PLI's mobile app with a modern, user-focused experience. Built with React Native and integrated with tools like Amazon IVS for live streaming and React Native Video for on-demand playback. The app also included native modules in Swift and Kotlin for deeper performance optimization.",
      "keywords": [
        "React Native",
        "TypeScript",
        "Amazon IVS",
        "Swift",
        "Kotlin"
      ],
      "entity": "Work & Co"
    },
    {
      "name": "AR Board Game",
      "description": "A personal experimental augmented reality board game where players summon heroes by dropping physical cards. Heroes with MANA can cast spells through skill cards, targeting enemies in real-time. Built with Unity and Vuforia, this project explores the fusion of physical interaction and digital fantasy gameplay.",
      "keywords": [
        "Unity",
        "Vuforia",
        "AR",
        "C#"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "ReplaceIt – Unity Editor Plugin",
      "description": "Created a Unity editor tool available on the Asset Store. ReplaceIt helps level designers quickly swap game objects and materials while preserving key properties like tags, scale, and names. Includes undo/redo support and in-editor physics simulation for rapid iteration.",
      "keywords": [
        "Unity",
        "C#",
        "Editor Scripting",
        "Asset Store"
      ],
      "url": "https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/replaceit-205857#description"
    },
    {
      "name": "Skyjaz Games – Released Titles",
      "description": "Led development and shipping of several titles under the Skyjaz Games banner, spanning multiple genres and platforms. From horror experiences to racing battles and tycoon simulators, each game was built with attention to performance, user experience, and creative vision.",
      "keywords": [
        "Unity",
        "Unreal Engine",
        "C#",
        "Blueprint",
        "Multiplatform"
      ],
      "entity": "Skyjaz Games"
    },
    {
      "name": "VR Movie Store",
      "description": "An immersive WebXR experience built using A-Frame to simulate an old-school video rental store. Includes a retro radio station created with Suno AI and interactive movie shelves. Designed to explore VR on the web, supporting Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.",
      "keywords": [
        "A-Frame",
        "WebXR",
        "Suno AI",
        "HTML",
        "VR"
      ],
      "url": "https://vrmoviestore.netlify.app/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cat Simulator – Utility AI Demo",
      "description": "A web-based cat simulator that uses utility-based AI to drive believable feline behavior. Designed for a technical code challenge, this Unity project showcases decision-making patterns such as hunger, curiosity, and playfulness in an interactive simulation.",
      "keywords": [
        "Unity",
        "C#",
        "Utility AI",
        "WebGL"
      ],
      "url": "https://virtual-pet-simulator.netlify.app/"
    }
  ]
}