Aluizio Correia

Manage the TLD .cv Business in Cabo Verde

• Act as the primary liaison between Olacv (registry operator for the .cv TLD) and national institutions, including ARME, ensuring smooth coordination, regulatory communication, and domain ecosystem development.
• Manage domain lifecycle operations, including nameserver configuration, private DNS (glue records), zone propagation issues, and domain integrations with third-party platforms (e.g., Weebly, Vercel, Cloudflare, AWS, Google Workspace).
• Provide hands-on support for domain clients by resolving technical issues, validating DNS configurations, and advising on best practices for domain pointing and hosting.
• Drive awareness and local adoption of Olacv’s products and services, including hello.cv and ola.cv, through user support, education, and outreach.
• Support the development of client-facing knowledge resources, including FAQs and AI-assist-ready content, ensuring clarity and alignment with local user needs.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with outbound outreach using tools like Apollo.io, targeting international individuals and organizations.

Delivering in-depth lectures and facilitating hands-on sessions for fourth-year students in Computer Engineering and Technology, Multimedia & Communications courses.

• Delivered in-depth lectures and facilitated hands-on sessions for over 100 fourth-year students in Computer Engineering, Technology, Multimedia, and Communications programs.
• Developed and structured comprehensive course materials, assignments, and projects tailored to specific program needs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and practical application.
• Provided personalized mentoring and academic support, contributing to a 15% improvement in student success rates and professional readiness.

Supported Enhancements in Database Design, Accuracy, and System Integration

• Streamlined and optimized complex database queries, reducing execution times by over 30% for large datasets and significantly enhancing overall system performance.
• Designed and executed robust SQL scripts, improving data accuracy by 95% through comprehensive resolution of NULL values, inconsistent formats, and invalid entries.
• Developed custom Laravel commands to seamlessly integrate CSU APIs, automating database population with JSON-formatted data and improving data ingestion efficiency.
• Created dynamic SQL queries for repetitive tasks, boosting operational efficiency by 25% and ensuring high data accuracy across critical processes.
• Delivered comprehensive business reports using advanced SQL techniques, including grouping, subqueries, and conditional aggregations, to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Automated API consumption and report generation through enhanced PHP scripts, leading to smoother system integrations and a 20% increase in team productivity.

Led game development initiatives and mentored teams as part of a local hub for GameJamPlus.

• Mentored a winning team at the 2022 GameJamPlus competition, guiding them to develop a VR game focused on waste management that received international recognition.
• Organized and managed logistics for three consecutive GameJamPlus editions, significantly contributing to event success and fostering talent by mentoring local teams with diverse backgrounds.
• Led the development of five innovative virtual reality game prototypes using Unity and Unreal Engine, expanding Bonako's VR portfolio and demonstrating advanced technical capabilities.
• Designed and implemented a chemistry-themed VR escape room, merging educational content with immersive experiences for enhanced learning.
• Developed a VR experience showcasing historical streets and monuments of Cidade Velha, enhancing cultural preservation through interactive digital environments.
• Created a powerful VR simulation of a Concentration Camp, providing users with an impactful historical experience and fostering empathy.
• Developed an interactive AR business card for the Unitel Tmais Project, showcasing modern technology and enhancing client engagement.
• Engineered a VR shipwreck exploration experience (IPC Project), blending historical narration with interactive storytelling for immersive learning.
• Configured digital twins for multiple cities, integrating famous monuments with interactive walkthroughs to create immersive urban experiences.
• Integrated ArcGIS (Unity) and Cesium (Unreal) to enhance the accuracy and realism of digital twin constructions, successfully publishing and maintaining games on major platforms including Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• Resolved critical bugs and implemented new mechanics for Mobeybou, a children's educational app, enhancing user engagement and stability.
• Implemented a comprehensive Odoo System, enabling full CRUD operations for Projects, Activities, and Collaborators, and developing sophisticated dashboards with multi-level access, improving reporting efficiency by 30%.

Contributed to game development and feature implementation for an African game development startup.

• Developed and integrated key features for over 12 games, including multiplayer functionality, advanced AI, Leaderboard systems, and Facebook/Firebase integration, boosting player engagement by 20%.
• Optimized gameplay mechanics across multiple titles, ensuring smooth and interactive user experiences.
• Gathered requirements, designed robust databases, and implemented APIs to support online functionality for various games, ensuring seamless backend performance and efficient user data management.
• Successfully published and maintained games on major platforms, including Google Play Store and Apple App Store, reaching a broad user base.
• Managed the upload and configuration of web games on online servers, ensuring high availability and smooth operation for players.
• Adapted an AlphaZero Replica to learn a Mancala variant, demonstrating expertise in AI model customization and deployment.
• Configured Google Colab, Amazon Sagemaker, and Paperspace for model validation, training, and testing, optimizing environment selection for ultimate performance.

A project focused on database optimization, data cleaning, API integration, and automated reporting within MSN - Mensagens e Soluções de Marketing.

Developed interactive educational games in SCORM format for second-year elementary students.

Designed and implemented a chemistry-themed VR escape room.

Implemented a VR experience showcasing historical streets and monuments of Cidade Velha.

Created a powerful VR simulation to offer users an impactful historical experience.

Developed an interactive AR business card as part of a cutting-edge project.

Developed a VR experience enabling users to explore sunken ships off the coast of Boavista.

Configured digital twins for cities featuring famous monuments, integrating walkthroughs and interactive elements.

Fixed bugs and implemented new mechanics on Mobeybou in Cape Verde, an educational app for children.

Implemented a comprehensive Odoo System for a company, enabling full CRUD actions and sophisticated reporting.