hi there, i'm —

Leo Melo

a.k.a. leomeloxp — full-stack engineer building for the web since forever.

online · currently vibing on Elixir & Go

about this human

I build web applications across the entire stack, with a strong focus on TypeScript, React, and Svelte. Whether it's crafting intuitive user interfaces or designing robust backend systems, I enjoy tackling challenges at every layer.

My day-to-day often involves Ruby on Rails paired with TypeScript and React, but I'm always exploring new technologies. Lately, I've been diving into Elixir and Golang, both of which have been a lot of fun to learn.

Beyond application development, I have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps, including Docker, a little bit of Kubernetes, and GCP. I enjoy understanding how systems work end-to-end and finding ways to make them better.

I also enjoy leading and managing engineering teams. I believe in fostering collaboration, encouraging knowledge exchange, and creating an environment where both individuals and the business can grow together. I'm business minded and always thinking about how technical decisions align with broader business goals.

/ now

a snapshot of what's on my desk right now →

  • settling into an engineering lead role — people work and hands-on code
  • side projects built with AI coding tools, plus AI tooling for my team
  • starting a gentle app for keeping in touch with the people I care about
  • summer in Portugal, training for local running races

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corners of the web I love →

/ toolbox

the stuff I reach for most →

  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Svelte
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Elixir
  • Go
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • GCP

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