Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos · Barreiro, Setúbal, Portugal

• Technical Strategy & Architecture
• Designed and implemented scalable SaaS, CMS, and e-commerce architectures using Laravel, React, Next.js, Angular, and Node.js.
• Applied modern DevOps practices to ensure reliability and cost-efficient deployments (Docker, Coolify, Hetzner).
• Integrated AI-driven workflows for translation, automation, and design generation across client platforms.
• Client Consulting & Delivery
• Partnered with clients to define digital strategies, optimize user experience, and achieve measurable business goals.
• Led end-to-end project lifecycles — from requirements gathering and design to development, deployment, and optimization.
• Delivered customized CMS, e-commerce, and booking platforms aligned with each client’s strategic objectives.
• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Directed multidisciplinary teams of designers and developers, maintaining focus on quality and scalability.
• Established agile workflows and documentation standards to enhance delivery efficiency and cross-team collaboration.
• Cultivated long-term client and partner relationships through transparent communication and technical mentorship.
• Innovation & Product Development
• Spearheaded R&D initiatives including Xhoply, a multi-tenant, AI-powered CMS and e-commerce builder (in development).
• Explored integration of AI content generation, DAM systems, and headless CMS to streamline client delivery.
• Applied design-system principles to improve visual consistency and reusability across client projects.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Angular, Node.js
• Front-End: Tailwind CSS, Inertia.js, React, Astro
• Back-End & Systems: PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Hetzner Cloud, S3 Storage
• AI & Automation: Libre Translate, RAG Chatbots, OpenAI API Integration
• Collaboration & Management: Solution Architecture, Team Leadership, Project Management, Client Engagement, Technical Documentation

Feb 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Basel, Switzerland · Remote

• Web & Mobile Application Development
• Built mobile and web applications using Qlik as backend and Angular as frontend.
• Implemented custom Qlik themes aligned with design team specifications to improve user interfaces.
• Conducted code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and compliance with best practices.
• Provided technical leadership and team guidance throughout project lifecycles.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, React, Dart, Ionic
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap
• Back-End & BI: Qlik
• Collaboration & Tools: Jira, Remote Work, Team Leadership

Mar 2018 – Feb 2019 · 11 mos · Lisbon, Portugal · Remote

• Full-Stack Development & Technical Leadership
• Architected custom websites and hybrid mobile applications, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Led the technical direction of teams, ensuring high-quality code and long-term sustainability.
• Championed and implemented best practices to improve code quality, performance, and project efficiency.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Angular, Ionic, jQuery
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, SASS
• Back-End & Databases: MySQL, Back-End Web Development
• Tools & Workflow: Git, Gulp.js, Remote Work
• Design & Collaboration: Adobe Photoshop, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership

Mar 2017 – Feb 2018 · 11 mos · Lisbon, Portugal · On-site

• Application Modernization & Development
• Redesigned and modernized existing internal applications, improving usability and performance.
• Developed new desktop and mobile applications from the ground up using Angular 5 and Ionic 3.
• Delivered user-friendly, efficient, and scalable solutions aligned with organizational requirements.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Ionic, Ext JS
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, Front-end Development
• Version Control & Tools: SVN
• Design & UI: Adobe Photoshop, Sketch App
• Specialties: Mobile Applications, Application Modernization

Aug 2016 – Feb 2017 · 6 mos · Lisbon Area, Portugal · On-site

• Front-End Development & BDD Implementation
• Developed and optimized the front-end of a platform using a component-based architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Designed and implemented behavior-driven development (BDD) processes with Cucumber and Gherkin to align technical delivery with business requirements.
• Improved collaboration between teams and enhanced overall product quality through structured testing practices.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, React, Redux.js
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, JSON, Front-End Development
• Testing & BDD Tools: Cucumber, Gherkin, WebdriverIO
• Practices: Component-Based Architecture, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Mar 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Lisbon Area, Portugal · On-site

• Digital Channels & Web Development
• Managed bank image assets across digital channels, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Led the implementation of design and usability enhancements to improve customer experience.
• Worked as both Web Designer and Web Developer, delivering responsive layouts optimized for multiple
• devices.
• Conducted requirements analysis to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: C#, ASP Classic, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Razor, AngularJS, Angular Material
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, Bootstrap, jQuery, AJAX, Responsive Web Design
• Back-End & Applications: Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, JSON
• Tools & Collaboration: Microsoft TFS, We

Feb 2011 – Feb 2013 · 2 yrs · Lisbon, Portugal · On-site

• Web & Back-Office Development
• Developed new projects and services for the company website and back-office systems, delivering robust and scalable solutions.
• Designed and implemented user interfaces, ensuring seamless and visually appealing user experiences.
• Worked on both front-end and back-end components, integrating systems and maintaining high performance.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, ASP
• Front-End & Styling: HTML, CSS, Front-End Development
• Back-End & Databases: Back-End Web Development, Microsoft SQL Server, XML
• Design & UX: Adobe Photoshop, User Interface Design

Dec 2010 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Lisbon, Portugal · Remote

• Front-End Development, UX & Intranet Design
• Responsible for the front-end development of enterprise applications, ensuring responsive, scalable, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborated with backend developers to integrate systems and deliver seamless functionality.
• Acted as a bridge between development and marketing, aligning technical implementations with campaign needs, newsletters, landing pages, and lead management.
• Conducted user research by sitting next to employees to observe workflows, translating findings into the design and implementation of a company intranet.
• Took on design and UX responsibilities, improving usability and ensuring business objectives were met.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, PHP, jQuery
• Front-End & Styling: HTML, CSS, LESS, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Development
• Build & Automation: Grunt
• Back-End & Databases: MySQL, Back-End Web Development (team collaboration)
• Design & UX: UX Research, Intranet Design, User-Centered Design
• Collaboration & Practices: Cross-functional Communication, Remote Work, Marketing-Development Alignment

Dec 2010 – Feb 2011 · 2 mos

• Pharmacy Network System Development
• Developed a system connecting approximately 140 pharmacies for Grupo Holon, streamlining the management
• of medical appointments.
• Ensured seamless integration and efficient coordination across the network.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: PHP
• Front-End: Front-End Development
• Back-End & Databases: Back-End Web Development, MySQL
• Practices: System Integration, Network Coordination

Dec 2009 – Dec 2010 · 1 yr

• UI Design & Web Development
• Designed user interfaces using Adobe Photoshop and developed HTML layouts for web projects.
• Implemented back-office functionality through custom coding, delivering cohesive and fully functional solutions.
• Ensured seamless integration between front-end and back-end components for a smooth user experience.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, PHP, ASP Classic, ActionScript, jQuery
• Front-End & Styling: HTML, CSS, Front-End Development, Web Design
• Back-End & Databases: Back-End Web Development, MySQL
• Design & UI: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, UI D

Sep 2008 – Present · 17 yrs 8 mos · Remote

• Custom CMS & Web Development
• Developed tailored CMS solutions from requirements analysis to hosting.
• Delivered projects across e-commerce, real estate, enterprise management, and fitness industries.
• Designed and enhanced websites with integrations and responsive UI/UX.
• Mobile & Cross-Platform Solutions
• Built web and native mobile applications using Ionic, Angular, and TypeScript.
• Ensured seamless performance across multiple devices and platforms.
• Integrations & Marketing Solutions
• Delivered end-to-end email marketing campaigns.
• Implemented integrations with Shopify and third-party APIs.
• Team Leadership & Delivery
• Led cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Managed budgets, roadmaps, and collaboration to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, AngularJS, Ionic, PHP, ASP.NET Razor
• Front-End: HTML, CSS, SASS, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Responsive Web Design
• Back-End & Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Build & Tools: Git, Gulp.js, Grunt, Vite, Docker
• Design & Marketing: SEO, On-Page Optimization, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design, Email
• Marketing
• Collaboration & Leadership: Project Management, Trello, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Technology
• Roadmapping, Remote Work

Sep 2007 – Jul 2008 · 10 mos · Lisbon, Portugal · On-site

• Web & Back-Office Development
• Created designs using Adobe Photoshop and developed back-office systems with PHP.
• Designed and coded newsletters in HTML, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Managed website content updates to maintain a seamless and user-friendly experience.
• Core Skills
• Languages & Frameworks: PHP
• Front-End & Styling: HTML, CSS, Front-End Development, Web Design
• Back-End & Databases: Back-End Web Development
• Design & UI: Adobe Photoshop, Newsletter Design
• Practices: Content Management, Full-Stack Integration