To understand how and where it all started, let's take a look back at my childhood.

My name is Elcenir de Carvalho /ˈeltʃɪni ðə kɑːvəloʊ/, though many people know me as Ceni /tʃɪni/. I was born on June 8, 1970, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, and raised in Cobilândia, Vila Velha. I come from a low-income family. As a very young child, I was often punished and forced to help my second stepfather, a radio and television technician, in his workshop.

At the age of nine, tired of being spanked by my mother and stepfather with open-handed swats, belts, and wire—and being grounded almost every day, sometimes forced to kneel on corn kernels scattered across the floor for hours—I longed for a meaningful change in my life.

I had also been badly mistreated by at least two of my brothers. One burned my leg with melted plastic when I was only seven, and on another occasion, threw a pot of boiling beans onto my abdomen, causing severe burns from my neck to below my navel.

Seeking a way out of that environment, I began collecting egg cardboard boxes and copper wire from the trash in the streets of that small town to sell at a junkyard, earning a little money in the process. With that, I eventually enrolled in a private English course in Vitória, the capital city of Espírito Santo, not far from my hometown. I was only twelve.

I became one of Banco Real's regional managers in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. During that time, I got married and continued pursuing my personal and professional goals. Although my career in banking was rewarding, my passion for teaching and technology never faded, and I remained committed to the dreams I had been building since my youth.

In addition to my experience as an advanced computer hardware and software technician and website developer, I have extensive knowledge of Microsoft and Apple operating systems, HTML, CSS, WordPress, and content management systems such as Joomla and Drupal. I also have experience with e-commerce platforms including Magento, PrestaShop, VirtueMart, OpenCart, and MotoCMS Commerce, as well as professional software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, After Effects, CorelDRAW, HairMax, QuickBooks, ABRA Payroll, SuiteCRM, Sound Forge, and many other applications.

Today, I am a multilingual teacher and an experienced technology professional. I speak Brazilian Portuguese, my native language, and American English, as well as fluent Spanish and Kiswahili. I also have extensive knowledge of British English, Latin, and Italian, along with a working knowledge of Greek and Russian. In addition, I am highly proficient in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which enables me to accurately read, write, and teach the pronunciation of languages.

In the field of information technology, I have extensive experience as a computer hardware and software technician, web developer, and technology consultant. My areas of expertise include Windows and macOS systems, computer hardware, networking, data backup and recovery, cybersecurity, website development and maintenance, and content management systems such as Joomla and WordPress. I also have experience with e-commerce platforms, database management, and a wide range of professional software and applications.

In computer programming, I have experience with MS-DOS, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL. I also work with HTML and CSS and have extensive practical experience in configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting computers, networks, websites, and other technology systems for residential customers and small businesses.