Career Profile
I've been programming as a hobby since I was 12 and in 2012, programming became my full time profession.
Highly motivated, curiosity driven and always eager to learn, I've been specializing in back-end Java development and enjoy a good challenge
When I'm not coding at my desk, I prefer to be in calm places...thinking about coding :)
Experiences
Crafting, unit testing and supporting efficient and reusable code modules written in the Java Language.
Working in an agile environment, with a multidisciplinary team (Developers, DevOps, QA engineers, Product Owners) oriented to continuous delivery
Develop, from day one, an application for a device that will soon be placed in driving-schools auto-mobiles. The device monitors, in real time, several parameters of the driving while the candidate is learning.
Develop the Java back-end API that communicates with the above devices, and created the standard that allows other manufacturers to interconnect with the company's digital platform
Set-up of all cloud architecture in Azure to support the services provided to company customers
Maintain and update a Microsoft Fox-Pro legacy application that is used in hundreds of driving schools throughout Portugal
Self owned computer retail business. Developed some small applications, by customer request, for guest management
Leisure Software publisher and distributor for the Portuguese market
Develop the market strategy and coordinate international license agreements with major game publishers. Backed by a fabulous business partner, and a hard working team, the company established itself as the market leader in the Portuguese leisure software market for PC and consoles.
This was a company that made history, as it pioneered the legal software market in Portugal, that was non existent at the time.