Miguel Barbosa

Miguel Barbosa, CFA, is a multi-talented individual with a wide array of skills and experiences. Combining expertise as a full stack web developer, a chartered financial analyst, and a background in behavioral sciences, Miguel excels in creating innovative solutions that aid in decision-making processes.

With a previous role as an equity analyst at a hedge fund in Chicago, Miguel is adept at analyzing and sourcing global investment ideas. His responsibilities included in-depth financial analysis, building complex models, engaging with senior management, and attending investment conferences.

Showing a keen interest in information visualization, computer-assisted reporting, computer science, and entrepreneurship, Miguel seeks opportunities at the convergence of these fields. His focus areas encompass business intelligence, fintech, data visualization, and civic tech.

Miguel's philosophy reflects his action-oriented approach, valuing freedom, self-reliance, continuous learning, and authentic communication. With a commitment to multidisciplinary learning and quality-driven collaborations, Miguel invests his free time in conversation, self-directed learning, and experimentation.

In the realm of software and web development, Miguel boasts a comprehensive skill set covering various aspects. From back-end technologies like Django, Python, and Ruby, to databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS, to data visualization tools like D3.js and HighCharts.js, Miguel's proficiency is evident. Additionally, he is well-versed in DevOps tools like AWS, Ansible, and Heroku, as well as front-end frameworks like Angular and Bootstrap.

Key to Miguel's expertise is his ability to work with mapping tools such as GIS, Leaflet, Mapbox, and CartoDB, alongside search technologies like Elastic Search and Solr. With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Miguel values collaborations with like-minded individuals who prioritize skill and dedication over mere credentials.