Creating Coding Careers SkillBridge
Invited as a guest speaker to share a military-to-tech transition with U.S. service members, covering leadership, discipline, fundamentals, and building an international software career from the ground up.
Maritime Operations & Tech Specialist | Brazilian Navy Veteran
Clariana Abreu
Operationally disciplined professional with a Navy IT background, international team experience, and a strong foundation in systems infrastructure.
3 years
Brazilian Navy IT and network operations
4
Languages across multicultural environments
Global
Remote collaboration with international teams
Focus
Maritime operations, hospitality standards, IT infrastructure, systems support
Operating standard
Discipline, adaptability, multicultural communication, and reliable execution.
About
Adaptable, disciplined, and process-driven professional with a background in Navy operations, IT infrastructure, and international team collaboration.
My foundation was built during three years in the Brazilian Navy as an IT and Network Support Technician at the Aratu Naval Base, where I supported mission-critical infrastructure under strict operational protocols. Later, working with global teams in technology, I strengthened my ability to communicate across cultures, adapt quickly, and keep high standards under pressure.
Ready for international maritime environments, bringing military accountability, technical awareness, and operational excellence onboard.
Operational discipline
- Naval hierarchy and routine adherence
- Safety-minded execution under protocols
- Accountability in high-pressure environments
IT and infrastructure
- Network troubleshooting and systems support
- Infrastructure stability and access control
- Technology integration for operational teams
Maritime readiness
- Multicultural communication
- Hospitality and service standards
- Problem-solving focused on continuity
Experience
Sep 2021 - Sep 2024
Marinha do Brasil
IT Support Technician, Brazilian Navy
Served at Aratu Naval Base supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure, network environments, access routines, and operational continuity under strict naval protocols.
- Maintained Windows, Linux, Samba, and network environments for military operations
- Supported security policies, access controls, and infrastructure stability
- Built a discipline-first mindset shaped by naval hierarchy, routine, and accountability
Feb 2025 - Present
Upwork
International Technology Specialist
Worked with international teams across software, mobile, AI, and production systems, strengthening communication, problem-solving, and delivery standards across cultures.
- Collaborated with founders and teams across different countries, time zones, and business contexts
- Handled systems stability, troubleshooting, and operational workflows under real production pressure
- Maintained a Top Rated Plus profile with 100% Job Success through consistency and ownership
Apr 2026 - Sep 2026
The Galindo Consulting Group, Inc.
Lead Product Engineer, International Teams
Led technical execution for global teams, translating business priorities into organized workflows, reliable systems, and clear communication across stakeholders.
- Coordinated priorities between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Reduced operational complexity through documentation, process, and systems organization
- Worked in remote, multicultural environments with high standards for delivery and accountability
skills.title
A practical mix of maritime readiness, IT infrastructure, systems support, and international technology experience.
Navy disciplineIT infrastructureHospitality standardsMultilingual communication
Maritime Operations
IT Infrastructure
Systems Support
Security Protocols
Multicultural Teams
Global Communication
TypeScript
React.js
Next.js
Node.js
React Native
AI Tools
Selected Work
Production work across SaaS architecture, mobile migration, AI systems, and tooling delivered for international teams.
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Full-stack architecture
Scheduling, secure auth, payments, and AI-assisted workflows in one stack.
- Next.js App Router
- Supabase with RLS
- Stripe and OpenAI integrations
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Mobile migration and geospatial backend
Production-ready React Native system with real-time location constraints.
- Expo and native background services
- PostGIS jurisdiction logic
- 50+ Supabase Edge Functions
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Frontend leadership for an AI education platform
Trilingual, accessible product experience for a Global Top 30 AI Social Impact project.
- React and TypeScript
- Responsive UX architecture
- OpenAI-powered user flows
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SEO tooling and Chrome extension engineering
Real-time DOM analysis in a modular UI prepared for future AI features.
- Manifest V3
- Fast DOM parsing
- Product-ready interface
Recognition
Recommendations
Recebidas (4)Fornecidas (1)
I help employers access diverse, job-ready tech talent | Client Engagement | Apprenticeships • Military Talent • Workforce Development
Em 18 de setembro de 2026, Yahshemi foi mentor de Clariana
Clariana came into our SkillBridge cohort as a guest speaker and immediately connected with the room. What stood out most wasn't just her story, it was the way she told it. Her background in the Brazilian Navy gave her credibility with our transitioning service members, but it was her adaptability and the way she carries her military values into every new environment that made the session genuinely impactful. Any team would be lucky to have her.
Desenvolvedor Full Stack | React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python & SQL | APIs REST e Arquitetura Back-End
Em 17 de setembro de 2026, Victor trabalhou na mesma equipe que Clariana
Tive a honra de servir ao lado da Clariana na Marinha do Brasil, período em que atuamos na área de Tecnologia da Informação como técnicos em redes de computadores. Naquela época, ela também foi minha superior, o que me permitiu acompanhar de perto sua competência profissional e, principalmente, sua capacidade de liderança.
Clariana sempre se destacou pela disciplina, responsabilidade e comprometimento com suas funções. Além de conduzir as atividades com seriedade e excelência, sabia orientar, apoiar e motivar aqueles que estavam sob sua liderança. Sua forma de liderar era baseada no exemplo, na organização, no respeito e no genuíno senso de responsabilidade com toda a equipe.
Anos depois, tive a satisfação de acompanhar sua transição e seu crescimento na área de desenvolvimento de software, consolidando uma trajetória de sucesso na engenharia e na liderança. Essa evolução reflete características que ela já demonstrava desde a época da Marinha: facilidade para aprender, capacidade de adaptação, equilíbrio para trabalhar sob pressão e segurança para assumir grandes responsabilidades.
Tenho enorme satisfação em ter servido com a Clariana e em acompanhar sua trajetória. É uma profissional extremamente competente, versátil e confiável, além de uma excelente líder. Recomendo seu trabalho com total confiança e tenho certeza de que continuará se destacando em todos os desafios profissionais que decidir assumir.