WHO AM I?
Who are you??
I'm an aspiring software engineer studying Computer Science with a Math minor at Texas State University. Currently working as a Software Engineering Intern at Singular, where I'm building AI tools to improve government tech and workflows.
When I'm not on the computer, you'll find me coaching and playing pickleball — the sport's strategy and community keep me hooked. I've coached 500+ students and love seeing players improve.
What I'm passionate about
Technology
Sports & Leadership
Culture & Learning
Fun facts
Texas State University
Computer Science & Math
My Heritage
Bringing together Brazilian and American cultures
what i've been up to
my professional journey so far
Software Engineering Intern
Singular
Brasília, Brazil
Developed a company-branded AI interface called Chat AI using Open Web UI and OpenAI APIs.
Integrated local sentence transformer embeddings (All-MiniLM-L6-v2) into a RAG pipeline via FastAPI web service, powering department-specific AI assistants with personalized knowledge bases.
Built Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool servers as OpenAPI-compatible REST endpoints via mcpo, enabling dynamic OpenWebUI integrations with role-based tools.
Pickleball Professional
Life Time, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Coached 500+ students across all skill levels, driving measurable improvement in skill retention
Managed clinics and tournaments, increasing member engagement by 65% and event participation by 50%
Achieved 95% client retention rate through feedback, analysis, and mentorship
stuff i've built
projects that showcase my passion for ai & innovation
CELLA
Context-Engineered Long-Lived Agent
Full-stack AI agent with persistent vector memory, context compression, and live reasoning visualization. Features advanced agentic planning workflow with tool orchestration via MCP interface.
Key Features
Tech Stack
PickleballGPT
AI-Powered Tournament Discovery PWA
Full-stack PWA for pickleball tournaments with automated scraping of 1,200+ tournaments from across the globe, featuring advanced location-based search and a built-in AI assistant (PicklePal) for rules and coaching. First-of-its-kind app to unify real-time tournament data and AI-powered support.
Key Features
Tech Stack
ciao from siena!
my spring 2025 semester abroad in italy was a life-changing adventure that broadened my perspective and created unforgettable memories
🌍why siena?
I chose Siena because I wanted something different from what I was getting at university. I had already lived in Brazil for five years, so I had experience living outside the U.S., but I'd never been in a European environment like this one — especially somewhere where I didn't know anyone. I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone and discover more about myself in a completely new environment.
🏠living the experience
Being the only student from my university among 70 students (mostly from UVA), I focused on building new connections. I shared a living space with five Americans and a local Italian roommate, creating rich cultural exchange. Siena is a beautiful city with historical charm around every corner.
✈️adventures beyond italy
During my time there, I explored various parts of Italy, including Rome, Bologna, Florence, and Milan. I also ventured beyond Italy to Switzerland and Morocco, enriching my experience even more. My study abroad in Siena provided invaluable new perspectives and unforgettable memories.
countries explored during my semester
Italy
Home base in Siena
Switzerland
Alpine adventures
Morocco
Sahara Desert
Back Home
With new perspectives
Exploring Siena
Historic city center
Swiss Alps
Winter adventure
Morocco Trip
Cultural immersion
Sahara Desert
Unforgettable experience
💭the impact
This experience taught me that stepping outside your comfort zone is where real growth happens. Living with people from different backgrounds, navigating a new culture, and exploring diverse countries gave me perspectives I never would have gained otherwise.
© 2025 Andre Henriques