Joao Q.

About Me

Joao is a Full-stack Developer with a demonstrated passion for technology and coding excellence in planning, designing, and implementing web-based solutions across consumer and internal use cases in line with best practices. He delivers innovative features, systems, and products using modern tech stacks, building solutions when it makes sense, inventing when necessary, and upgrading as tools evolve.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Full-stack Developer
2023 - Present (2 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

HydraDev
HydraDev
Full-stack Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Portugal
  • Designing and implementing a new platform to help HydraDev manage and streamline different company activities.

  • Building and delivering a Power BI-like dashboard with features to display population information and provide different filtering possibilities.

  • Working on an end-to-end application for users to manage playing card collections.

Imaginary Cloud
Imaginary Cloud
Back-end Developer
2022 - 2022
Portugal
  • Provided high-quality back-end solutions on a cybersecurity platform using Python and Flask.

  • Designed and implemented a bot for a strategy DeFi game for undertaking Web3 transactions.

  • Delivered project solutions using modern tools and technologies.

Akka Technologies
Akka Technologies
Software Developer
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
Belgium
  • Developed a PWA for a smart caravan solution with intuitive features to control and monitor hardware from the vehicle.

  • Implemented back-end solutions to optimize an internal issue management web app used within Volkswagen.

  • Built and deployed a computer vision desktop application to handle testing using C++ and Qt.

Showcase

Smart Caravan App
Smart Caravan App
  • Developed a Progressive Web App (PWA) for caravans, enabling monitoring and control.

  • Implemented mobile and desktop-friendly solutions for the application.

  • Designed and implemented real-time communication systems for caravan devices (lights, AC).

Internal Company Platform
Internal Company Platform
  • Developed an internal platform to manage company-related information and activities.

  • Implemented features for displaying company events and achievements.

  • Designed and implemented features for employee info, cron jobs, and Slack notifications.

Volkswagen Internal App
Volkswagen Internal App
  • Developed an internal app for user issue management.

  • Implemented back-end solutions and API calls for email sending.

  • Improved email delivery to designated individuals.

Education

MSc Intelligent Systems and Control
MSc Intelligent Systems and Control
Technical University of Lisbon
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering
BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technical University of Lisbon
2013 - 2016 (3 years)