About
Hi, I’m Luís! I’ve been working in tech for the past 15 years, having built my first proper web application back in 2004. I also hold a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, and a MSc in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick in England.
Professional Experience
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Full Stack Engineer at Smartly · 2018 - 2019
Full Stack Software Engineer; TypeScript, React, Redux, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL -
Software Engineer at Qvik · 2017
Software Engineer, Consultant; Java, Kotlin, Android SDK -
Software Developer at Futurice · 2015 – 2017
Software Engineer, Consultant; Java, Android SDK, C#, Windows Phone SDK -
Software Engineer, Android - Freelancer · 2014 - 2015
Java, Android SDK. Released eight apps to Google Play, one of which with more than 500,000 downloads and 4.4 rating out of 1,511 reviews -
Co-founder & Tech Lead at Sinemys · 2011 – 2014
Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML -
Software Developer — Entrepreneur · 2004 – 2011
Built dozens of web projects, ranging from simple blogs (WordPress, Jekyll, etc.), through forums (vBulletin, phpBB, XenForo, etc.), Drupal, Joomla, Ruby on Rails web applications, etc.. Monetised them mostly with affiliate programs and contextual ads.
Education
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MSc Engineering Business Management · 2017 – 2018
University of Warwick · England, United Kingdom -
BSc (Hons) Computer Science · 2008 – 2012
University of St Andrews · Scotland, United Kingdom -
BSc Physiotherapy · 2003 – 2007
Universidade Fernando Pessoa · Oporto, Portugal