My name is Ramos and I make things on the Internet.
I'm an hybrid software developer from Portugal, with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. My expertise spans back-end, front-end, design, and UX, enabling me to create comprehensive and effective digital solutions from scratch. If you seek a versatile professional with a diverse skill set, I might be the right fit for your team.
Despite not holding a formal degree, I am a self-taught developer who continually pursues knowledge and skill enhancement. I am proficient in a variety of programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies.
Beyond software development, I maintain an active lifestyle, which helps me stay focused and efficient both professionally and personally.
Work experience
Senior Software Developer
Cloudware / Cegid – (2013-Present)
At Cloudware, I have played and still play a key role in the success of the most popular accounting/invoicing software in Portugal. I help maintain the product and transformed a large Ruby on Rails monolithic into a more performant single-page application using Ruby, Redis, Postgres, WebSockets, Message broker architecture, and a lot of JavaScript with Lit.
- Maintained and enhanced the accounting/invoicing platform for multiple brands, creating a more robust and lightweight product that has earned high user satisfaction.
- Transformed the large monolithic Rails application into a more performant single-page application.
UI Designer / Developer
Redicom – (2003-2013)
At Redicom, I began as a website developer and later transitioned to a UI designer, creating designs for some of the company's largest e-commerce successes. I also took on a hybrid role, handling both design and front-end development.
- Contributed to the success of several major e-commerce clients.
- Developed expertise in UI design and front-end development.
- Used Adobe Fireworks, PHP, and jQuery to create compelling website designs.
- Contributed to the design team with the development of fireworks plugins to improve the design and clients workflow feedback.
Webdesigner
Designarte - Design & Brand Activation – (2004-2005)
As a web designer at Designarte, I designed and developed websites for clients using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Created custom websites for clients using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Leveraged design skills to create visually appealing websites that meet clients' needs.
WebMaster
First's web projects – (1998-2003)
I developed and maintained various websites and e-commerce businesses.
Skills
My extensive experience has equipped me with a broad range of skills, including:
Expertise in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Node, JavaScript, Lit and React.
Proficiency in database design and management, with a focus on Postgres and Redis.
Familiarity with development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
Experience with front-end technologies and development tools.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong design foundations
Languages
Portuguese 🇵🇹
Native speaker
English 🇺🇸
Spoken and written
Other informations
📧 poor666@gmail.com
