Hi, my name is

João Duarte.

I turn ideas into code.

I'm a Software Developer and Game Programmer based in Lisbon, PT with experience in building and designing applications and videogames.

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About Me

Hello! I'm João, a Software Developer and Game Programmer living in Lisbon, Portugal.

I enjoy creating things that allow me to think outside the box, like videogames and applications, using a wide variety of technologies. My goal is to learn a lot and provide great experiences.

Graduated in Videogames and Multimedia from ULHT, and previously obtained an EQF level 4 in Programming and Management of Computer Systems from EPBJC.

Here are a few languages and technologies I've worked with:

C#
JavaScript
React
C / C++
SQL
MongoDB
Python
Unity

Where I've Worked

Mid Full-stack Developer @ Blue Prism

March 2022 - Present · Remote, UK

Developing a new generation of Blue Prism software on the cloud and transitioning from legacy code
Working with multiple microservices, whether in development, testing, intregrating and deploying
Use of C#, Typescript, GraphQL, Docker, MongoDB, AWS

Junior Full-stack Developer @ Blue Prism

March 2021 - February 2022 · Remote, UK

Developed BluePrism Decision, from concept up to 1st and 2nd release
Helped decrease build times of main product by over 33% (15-25min)
Aided QA with automated and manual testing and facilitated communication with DevOps
Participated in Secure Code Warrior courses and tournaments (taking a 1st place at one of them)
Use of React, C#, Docker, SQL, Azure, Mobx, Redux

Software Developer / Computer Vision Intern @ VivaDrive

October 2020 - February 2021 · Warsaw, PL

International experience in Warsaw, Poland under the Erasmus+ programme.

Developed and used open source SLAM and point cloud registration algorithms to automatically detect and localize captured footage on a 3D space
Helped develop an image recognition model of captured footage to detect specific objects using Yolov5
Documented and tested the previous and ongoing development
Worked directly with external client Vinçotte using agile methodologies
Use of Python

Software Developer Intern @ Siemens

April - July 2017 · Lisbon, PT

Developed a native and hybrid mobile application demo for in-house as an Event and Conference management
Designed project requirements in cooperation with team lead
Tested applications in various platforms and devices to ensure compatibility and responsiveness
Use of Ionic, Cordova, Angular and NodeJS for the front-end
Use of Java/Spring and SQL for the back-end

Some Things I've Built

Featured Project

The Artificer

The Artificer is a 1st person Puzzle-Adventure game where you play as a craftsmen goblin. Use his crazy inventions and mix magical gems to create incredible powers!

Unity
C#
3D

Featured Project

MAD

MAD is a mix of a Multiplayer Arena Slasher and a Gladiator Manager. Buy gladiators and take control of them for blood and glory against opposing schools!