Hello World
I’m Hugo Fonseca, a DevOps & SRE professional at BetVictor. Driven by a passion for technology, I also take on freelance consultancy work, partnering with companies on exciting projects where I leverage my expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and software development to build robust, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions.
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My Story
Foundations
My journey into technology began in childhood, driven by a curiosity to understand how things worked by taking them apart. This passion led me to programming in my student years, where I eagerly dove into game development, turning every possible assignment into a coding project to hone my skills.
Early Career & Turning Point
Eager for practical experience, I entered the workforce after school. Early roles, including a digital transformation internship at a non-profit, solidified my passion for technology but also highlighted the need for deeper knowledge. This realization was a turning point, motivating me to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the University of Aveiro. Despite financial challenges, I excelled academically, driven by a clear vision for a future in tech.
The Leap into DevOps & SRE
My academic excellence landed me an internship at the startup be.ubi, which I converted into a full-time role. My ~7-year tenure there was incredibly formative. Starting with test automation, I embraced the diverse challenges of a startup environment and grew into a DevOps/SRE role, gaining a holistic understanding of the software lifecycle. It was also during this period that I developed and launched my first public personal project, a venture that proved successful enough to be sold and continues to operate to this day. This entrepreneurial success, coupled with my deep dive into DevOps/SRE, solidified my passion for hands-on engineering and building impactful solutions, leading me to pursue my next challenge as an independent consultant.
Full-Time Role & Part-Time Consultancy
Today, my primary role is as a DevOps & SRE professional at BetVictor, a leading online gaming company. In addition to my full-time position, I dedicate my after-hours and weekends to independent consultancy. This dual role allows me to tackle a wide array of challenges. For a gaming compliance company, I architect and manage AWS infrastructure and build robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines. For a modern casino, I contribute to their codebase using Go and manage their infrastructure on Azure, including a high-throughput Kafka streaming platform. This blend of corporate and freelance work keeps me at the forefront of technology, constantly learning and applying my skills in different contexts.
Continuous Learning: AI and LLMs
Beyond my core professional responsibilities, my passion for continuous learning leads me to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) in my free time. I’m fascinated by their potential and am constantly studying, reading, and experimenting to deepen my understanding of this transformative technology. I am continuously driven to learn, improve, and embrace new challenges that push my capabilities.