Caíque.

HCI Researcher · Senior Developer

Caíque Bruno Fortunato

  • MSc student in Computer Science at DCC, UFMG.
  • Researcher at the Semiotic Engineering and Interaction Research Group (PENSI).
  • Senior Developer at FUNDEP.
  • Interests: Software Development, Software Maintenance and Evolution, Interface Analysis and Design.
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About

My name is Caíque Fortunato, and I’m from Minas Gerais, currently living in Belo Horizonte. I currently work at BHS, assigned to the Fundação de Apoio da UFMG (FUNDEP), where I handle system maintenance and evolution.

I am a master’s student in the Graduate Program in Computer Science (PPGCC) at DCC/UFMG - rated CAPES 7, the highest evaluation level by CAPES - specializing in Software Engineering with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction. I also hold a postgraduate degree in Cloud Computing from PUC Minas and a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from DCC/UFMG, where I conducted research and published a paper in the HCI field.

On a daily basis, I primarily work with C#/.NET 3.5, SQL Server, and Azure DevOps. I also work with other technologies like: React, TypeScript, Next Js, HTML/CSS, PHP, in other words, I work as a full stack developer.

I have provided services for companies such as Forluz (React / TypeScript / JavaScript), Escola em Movimento (C#/.NET + Angular), and VALE (C#/.NET, Java, and Oracle SQL). In all these experiences, I have worked with agile methodologies and Microsoft services. I’ve also had the opportunity to participate in projects using microservices architecture, working with APIs and related technologies.

Outside of work and studies, I enjoy listening to music, watching videos about how things work, following podcasts, and writing. I’m a homebody, curious, and determined. When I commit to a challenge, I rarely give up before finding a solution. I truly enjoy teaching and learning from other people’s experiences.

Research Interests

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Semiotic Engineering Theory
  • Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM)
  • Pull Request Analysis with LLMs

Timeline

  1. Senior Developer at FUNDEP

    Development of new features and maintenance of FUNDEP's financial system.

    C#, .NET, ASP NET, SQL Server, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful API integration.

  2. Papers at IHC 2026

    Papers and demos presented.

  3. Full Paper in the Journal on Interactive Systems

    SIM Family: The Semiotic Inspection Method and Its Variants

  4. Paper at PROMISE 2026

    High Agreement, Shallow Reasoning: A Mixed-Method Study of LLMs in Refactoring Reviews

  5. Papers at INTERACT and IHC

    Papers, posters, and demos presented.

  6. MSc in Computer Science at DCC / UFMG

    focusing on Human-Computer Interaction.

    Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Raquel O. Prates.

  7. Postgraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing at PUC Minas

    Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure.

    Final project: 'Proposta de migração do Sistema de Gestão Acadêmico-Profissional de Idiomas da UFMG para a Nuvem através de Infraestrutura como Serviço (IaaS)'.

  8. Full Stack Developer at BHS / FUNDEP

    C#, .NET 3.5, ASP.NET, SQL Server, React, TypeScript – financial system.

  9. Full Stack Developer at BHS / FORLUZ

    Development of the participant portal (from scratch to delivery)

    React, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful API integration.

  10. Full Stack Developer at Arco Educação

    Maintenance of a school scheduling system

    C#, .NET Core, Angular, Docker, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, Web API, AWS.

  11. Back-End Developer at Accenture / VALE

    Evolutionary development and maintenance of the GPV Pelotização system

    C#/.NET WebForms, Oracle SQL, Agile practices, client engagement.

  12. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems at DCC / UFMG

    Awarded “Outstanding Student” for the first semester of 2018.

  13. Paper at TISE 2018

    Análise de Acessibilidade no Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem Moodle: Um Estudo de Caso do Uso do MIS com Leitores de Tela

  14. Intern at GE21

    Developed a geological database application for ArcelorMittal. Responsibilities included requirements gathering, database modeling and creation, system development, and basic automated testing.

  15. Volunteer member of the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory (PENSI) at DCC / UFMG

    Conducted research in HCI focusing on communicability evaluation methods.

  16. Intern at UFMG IT

    Provided first-level support and managed service requests through an automated ticketing system, monitored and closed requests, and generated service management reports

Projects

Apply SIM

Private

Portal about the Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM)

SIM application tool

Private

Support tool for applying the Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM)

SIM Studies

Repository of scientific publications on the Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM)

OZEN Life

Private

My Digital Food and Life Log

OZEN Finanças

Private

Personal financial control system

Publications

  • 2026

    SIM Family: The Semiotic Inspection Method and Its Variants

    Caíque Bruno Fortunato, Ricardo Bruno da Cruz Costa, Raquel Oliveira Prates

    Journal on Interactive Systems (JIS 2026)

    Full PaperArticle
  • 2026

    High Agreement, Shallow Reasoning: A Mixed-Method Study of LLMs in Refactoring Reviews

    Larisse Amorim, Caique Fortunato, Gustavo Vale, Eduardo Figueiredo

    22nd International Conference on Predictive Models and Data Analytics in Software Engineering (PROMISE 2026)

    Article
  • 2025

    Communicability Inspection: Which version of the Semiotic Inspection Method should I use?

    Caíque Bruno Fortunato, Ricardo Bruno da Cruz Costa, Raquel O. Prates

    XXIV Simpósio Brasileiro sobre Fatores Humanos em Sistemas Computacionais (IHC 2025)

    Full PaperPDF
  • 2025

    Adaptations of the Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM) Across Different Contexts

    Caíque Bruno Fortunato, Ricardo Bruno da Cruz Costa, Raquel O. Prates

    INTERACT 2025

    PosterArticle
  • 2025

    The SIM Studies Platform

    Ricardo Bruno da Cruz Costa, Caíque Bruno Fortunato, Raquel O. Prates

    INTERACT 2025

    DemoPDF
  • 2025

    "Isso é de verdade?”: Interação de idosos com conteúdos digitais gerados por IA e tecnologias emergentes

    Caíque Bruno Fortunato, Ricardo Bruno da Cruz Costa, Raquel O. Prates

    XXIV Simpósio Brasileiro sobre Fatores Humanos em Sistemas Computacionais (IHC 2025)

    Position PaperPDF
  • 2018

    Análise de acessibilidade no ambiente virtual de aprendizagem moodle: Um estudo de caso do uso do MIS com leitores de tela

    LP Carvalho, CB Fortunato, RO Prates, AP Freire

    Conferência Internacional sobre Informática na Educação (TISE 2018)

    Short PaperPDF

HCI Writings (in Portuguese)

Contact

Let’s talk.

Research collaborations, questions about the Semiotic Inspection Method, or just a hello — my inbox is open.

caiquefortunato@ufmg.br