Welcome!
I'm a Full-Stack Developer and UI/UX Advocate, specializing in building intuitive, user-friendly applications.On the front end, I work with HTML, CSS, Tailwind, JavaScript, React, and Next.js. On the back end, I focus on creating scalable RESTful APIs using Express.js and MongoDB to ensure seamless communication between client and server.
My journey has brought me from teaching to development. Teaching taught me to put people first. Understanding the needs of my students was at the heart of my work, and this perspective inevitably shapes how I now approach web development. As an advocate for UI/UX design, I ensure that every digital experience is intuitive, accessible, and people-centered.
Transferable Skills
My journey from teaching to web development isn't about starting from scratch—it's about turning years of experience into a foundation for something new.
Toggle between roles to see how my acquired skills as a teacher naturally align with the demands of web development.
User-Centric Design
Designed lessons tailored to diverse learning needs, ensuring every student felt included and engaged.
Create user-friendly interfaces and experiences, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in web applications.
Communication & Collaboration
Collaborated with teams of teachers, and parents to align on goals and strategies, fostering a shared vision of student success.
Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, communicating technical ideas clearly and keeping projects on track.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Adapted lesson plans and teaching strategies in real time to address unexpected challenges or meet individual student needs.
Debug complex issues, adapting quickly to new tools, frameworks, or project requirements as they arise.
Data Analysis & Decision-Making
Collected and analyzed student performance data to make informed decisions about lesson adjustments and personalized support strategies.
Use data-driven approaches to optimize application performance, improve user experiences, and decide on feature development.
Project Management
Designed and led project-based learning activities, managing timelines, organizing resources, and guiding students to meet learning objectives.
Collaborate with team members, and manage timelines to ensure features are delivered on schedule and meet project requirements.
Evaluation & Testing
Developed and implemented assessments to evaluate student progress and identify areas for improvement.
Conduct thorough testing to ensure code reliability, functionality, and user satisfaction.
Education
Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development
April 2024 - June 2025
DCI Digital Career Institute GmbH
Berlin, Germany (Remote)
- ▪Built Single Page Applications (SPAs), implementing state management (Context API & Reducers), component-based architecture, and efficient API consumption to enhance user experience and performance.
- ▪Developed full-stack applications with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), focusing on backend logic, API design, authentication, database management, and server-side performance optimization.
- ▪Developed individual and group projects, applying Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage workflows effectively. Participated in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to improve team efficiency.
- ▪Used Git and GitHub for version control and team collaboration, managing branches, creating pull requests, resolving merge conflicts, maintaining a clean commit history, and documenting code through clear commit messages and README files.
Work Experience
January 2008 - August 2020
Four portuguese private schools
Porto & Lisbon, Portugal
Expertise
Front-end Development
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
- HTML
- CSS
- SCSS
- Tailwind CSS
- Bootstrap
- Responsive Design
- UI/UX Design
- State Management
Back-end Development
- Node.js
- Express.js
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- RESTful APIs
Version Control & Collaboration
- Git
- GitHub
Software Testing
- Vitest
- Cypress
Projects
Here are some projects I've created as part of my learning journey. At the top you'll find the most recent ones, while exploring from the bottom will reveal how my skills have grown over time.
Each project reflects a moment where I had to step up and learn something new. From starting to use Tailwind to simplify responsive design when CSS fell short, to learning to test my app as its complexity grew, these challenges reveal a clear pattern: each limitation I faced became an opportunity to explore better tools and approaches, creating a roadmap of continuous learning and innovation. I'm excited to see what new challenges will inspire my next steps.
Select each project to see its details.
Neighbourhood Helper
February 2025
Alt-West Connect is a community-driven platform where users can request or offer help. Whether you need a ride, groceries, or quick assistance, the app connects people in Alt-West Leipzig willing to help within their neighbourhood. NOTE: The back end is hosted on Render's free tier - please allow ~10 seconds for the initial load while the server spins up from cold start.
Portfolio
December 2024 - January 2025
The portfolio you are currently browsing, intended to showcase my skills in web development. Built with 🤍 from scratch by moi-même.
Contact
I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you're a potential employer, have a project idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—I'd love to hear from you.
