Carlos Santos
@caducodesSoftware Engineer & macOS Developer
I craft native macOS utilities in pure Swift 6 & SwiftUI leveraging direct Mach Kernel APIs and low-level system events. Concurrently, I build enterprise web platforms and distributed services at CI&T using Next.js, TypeScript, and Java / Spring Boot.
Flagship Native macOS Utilities
Open-source desktop applications built with Swift 6, SwiftUI, and low-level system frameworks.
OpenCleaner for Mac
v1.2.0 • Swift 6Native disk visualizer, Mach Kernel RAM optimizer & developer build purger.
Win+V for Mac
v1.1.0 • Swift 6Native clipboard history bringing the Windows + V workflow to macOS with cursor HUD & auto-paste.
Work Experience
Professional engineering history delivering enterprise systems and desktop software.
Full-Stack Software Engineer
@CI&TEngineered mission-critical web applications, high-throughput microservices, and modern frontend platforms for leading enterprise clients. Championed code quality, clean architecture, automated CI/CD pipelines, and high-performance user experiences.
- •Architected scalable web applications using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Java / Spring Boot.
- •Designed and optimized RESTful APIs, caching strategies, and database integrations delivering sub-100ms response times.
- •Led technical initiatives around developer productivity, CI/CD automation, and modern frontend design systems.
- •Collaborated closely with cross-functional global teams across product, UX, and backend infrastructure.
Independent Systems & macOS Software Developer
@Open Source Creator & Native macOS DeveloperCrafting high-polish, open-source macOS native utilities using Swift 6, SwiftUI, and low-level system APIs. Focused on high responsiveness, zero telemetry, Mach Kernel performance, and delightful desktop UX.
- •Authored and published OpenCleaner for Mac, featuring squarified treemaps and direct Mach Kernel RAM compaction.
- •Built Win+V for Mac, introducing zero-latency clipboard auto-pasting and global Carbon hotkeys to macOS.
- •Engineered hardware-reactive utilities leveraging Apple Silicon kinetic vibration sensors (Hit Mac Hard & Soft).
- •Implemented automated CI/CD DMG packaging pipelines using GitHub Actions and native shell build tooling.
Technical Stack & Capabilities
Technologies, frameworks, and system APIs used across desktop and cloud projects.
Native macOS & Apple Ecosystem
Low-level system engineering and modern SwiftUI apps
Declarative macOS apps, reactive state management, and modern concurrency.
Direct VM memory management, page allocation stats, and hardware sensors.
Global hotkeys, non-activating NSPanel windows, pasteboard monitors, and CGEvent synthesis.
Modular multi-package architectures and zero-dependency builds.
Frontend & Web Engineering
High-performance reactive interfaces and design systems
Strict typing, functional patterns, asynchronous programming, and clean code.
App Router, Server Components, SSR/SSG, hydration optimization, and routing.
Responsive layouts, frosted glassmorphism, design tokens, and fluid animations.
Layout animations, gesture interactions, and 60fps UI micro-interactions.
Backend & Systems Architecture
Scalable APIs, services, and cloud integration
Enterprise REST services, dependency injection, and scalable microservices.
Real-time bidirectional event streaming and asynchronous server runtimes.
Idempotent API design, rate limiting, token authentication, and data contracts.
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite VACUUM optimization, and local JSON storage managers.
Tooling & DevOps
Continuous delivery, packaging, and developer workflows
Automated CI/CD pipelines, DMG installer packaging, and release automation.
Zsh / Bash scripting, ad-hoc codesigning, and release bundling scripts.
Edge networks, serverless functions, automated preview branches.
Multi-stage builds, local development parity, and reproducible environments.