About Me

I'm Rodrigo Leite, a Brazilian developer currently living in Michigan. My journey into tech wasn’t linear — and that’s what makes it real.

I grew up surrounded by law — my father and siblings are all lawyers. So, naturally, I followed that path too. But deep down, I was always drawn to tech. I admired people like Steve Jobs not just for the products, but for how they thought. I loved the idea of creating something that could impact others.

I eventually decided to give tech a real shot. At first, I studied IT Management in Brazil while keeping law as a backup. But soon, it was clear — coding was where I belonged. I loved the logic, the freedom, and the challenge. Today, I’m pursuing a degree in Applications Development in the U.S. and building real projects that solve real problems.

My Journey

2023 – Present

Lake Michigan College
Associates in Applications Development

2021 – 2023

Anhembi Morumbi (Brazil)
Bachelor's in IT Management

Before Tech

Studied Law. Managed teams. Organized large events and tournaments. Built leadership skills that now fuel my developer mindset.

What Drives Me

I love building things from scratch, making systems clear and useful, and learning fast. I don’t fear pressure — I seek it. It makes me grow. My goal is to join a team that challenges me every day.