My name is Sandro! I’m a full-stack Web Developer based in Oporto, Portugal.
I love to code and have a serious knack on design, as well for animations and effects!
My goal is to provide mind-blowing interactive user experiences while giving high quality support to my clients.
I’m a fast coder searching for detail and perfection, that strongly believes that all complex challenges have simple and beautiful solutions.
Stuff I do while hearing some good music: Design, Development, Maintenance, Customization and Rescue of Websites and Web Applications.
When not codding, I'm ridding mountain bike or going out for a nature walk, but what I really enjoy the most is to travel and being able to go diving or snowboarding.
I had the honor to be accepted to work on Codeable, which is the biggest WordPress freelancer platform, and to work alongside the very best WordPress developers in the world, where I can help clients to achieve what they envision for their projects, build custom themes, WooCommerce plugins, bespoke plugins, specific customizations, you name it.
Started my own project Creative Dreams to deliver high quality digital projects to clients from the beginning to the end. Since then, I've designed and developed astounding websites managed by Wordpress, developed web applications and designed logos for my clients.
Was in charge of introducing new technologies on their web products and for managing and guiding the developers team. Developed dynamic websites and maintained their proprietary content management system.
Responsible for maintaining and developing new modules on a document management system. Designed and developed their website.
Developed a network traffic monitoring application, worked and maintained on a web document management system, and was in charge of all creative and graphic elements of the company.
My passion for computer animation made me decide to take this post degree where I learned a lot about several areas of computer graphics, like Computer Vision, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Modelling, Illumination and Photorealistic Rendering.
Despite that my first lines of code were at the age of 9, in BASIC, on the old charismatic ZX Spectrum 128K, it was here at the university that I gave my first steps on the earlier coding languages of C. During the years of this course, it was the internet's boom and I had the pleasure to learn the back then new language of HTML, CSS among some other back-end languages like SQL.
Since my specialization was on telecommunications, I learned all aspects of the internet, starting from knowing how a network works, to understanding its protocols and ending on the interface with the user.
Small Changes is an online weight-loss program where users can follow customized recipes adapted to their profile, using recipes that are very common to them.
I developed the website and the web app from scratch with the main focus of having a very clean user interface while providing an enjoyable and captivating user experience, either on the frontend or on the backend.
A system was created to allow users to create a 15-day meal plan, where they select a couple of recipes based on several variables like age, sex, weight, height, activity level, etc. Upon those 15 days, the user is notified to create another meal plan.
A measuring tool was also developed to register their weight and body fat progress.
A notification system also alerts the users to select a new meal plan, read a new tip, or measure their weight if they haven't done these actions for a couple of days.
The web app is available in several countries so it is ready for multi-language and different unit systems. A REST API was also prepared to allow a central server to distribute the recipes to the other servers.
The user interface and experience were designed with the target audience in mind, ages from 20 to 70, with or without any good knowledge of technology.
Users can download their recipes in a PDF format for more versability.
A custom backend admin area was created with all user data so that the nutricionist can follow the users progress and help them if needed.
An outstanding UI was created so that it is super easy to manage all the user data.
TimbriWeb is an italian company formed by a highly specialized team in the stamp sector. They sell and create stamps for private, amateur, recreational use or professional, corporate and industrial use.
I was approached by the client to create a configurator were users could create their own custom stamps online, in an easy and very intuitive way.
I've developed a plugin where users can create custom rectangular and round stamps by adding text in any position and style and images as they please.
It also allows them to preview the generated stamp in a PDF so that they can print at their home to verify the final result.
Once the user is satisfied with the result they can add the product to the cart and buy the stamp, which upon that, TimbriWeb will receive an SVG with the generated stamp, from which they can use on their laser cutting machines to create the final stamp.
Users can preview the generated stamp in a PDF so that they can print at their home to verify the final result.
All the stamp configurator data is easily inserted on the backend and automatically generated on the frontend.
The configuration is saved on SVG vectorial format, so that it can be used in any printer store or on any cutting laser machine.
g.tec medical engineering it's an Austrian company that develops and produces high-performance brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnologies for invasive and non-invasive recordings for research or clinical purposes.
They wanted a product configurator where their high demanding customers could easily choose their complex product system.
I've planned and developed the project from scratch, implementing the UI, UX, data structure, a new custom fields system, the integration with WooCommerce Composite Products and Product Bundles, etc., in summary, the whole configurator system.
This dynamic system allows the client to create an infinity of product configurators on their own without the need for any developer due to its simplicity and intuitiveness.
It was also developed a feature where users could save multiple configurations for later use, by loading them, and auto populating the configurator fields.
The configurator is fully dynamic and completely built through the backend. There are no static elements or specific conditions.
An amazing UI was built to allow customers to easily select different components from a huge range number of interconnected products.
A custom backend admin area was built to dynamically create the several components of the configurator.
A super easy and intuitive system was developed so that the client can build infinite types of configurators on their own.
OffentligeYdelser.dk aims to guide people on public social services. In addition, is also a commercial comparison portal that aims to protect the consumer and ensure financial accountability.
I was asked to create a comparison website that would be easier to use and better looking than its competitors. I truly believe that was achieved, by developing a Wordpress website with a simple user interface and a custom comparison system that allows the client to dynamicaly add fields that he wishes to compare and to filter.
Another huge requirement was to boost as maximum the Search Engine Optimization, so several techniques were used, like correct code syntax, good use of images and videos, usage of desired keywords on permalinks, solid internal linking, website speed improvement, rich snippets implementation, etc.
Explorer Cases is a brand of GT LINE Srl, based in Bologna, Italy, recognised and valued internationally since 1970 as the European leader in technical cases manufacturing.
I was asked to convert their old Magento website into Wordpress. The new website was built using the Bootstrap 4 framework while being managed by Wordpress and Woocommerce to easily manage their products.
Many features were developed using the latest technologies to allow the client to easily manage each element of the website, like the home slideshow, the megamenu, product filters, photo and video gallery, download area, dynamic forms, etc.
Their old complex database structure was converted to the new Wordpress database structure and all their innumerous products, features, accessories, spare parts, catalogues, etc. were successfully imported.
Frisco Counselors it's a directory where people can use find therapists and counselors in the Frisco area.
The client wanted a web directory where counselors could register all the information about their services, so that anyone could easily find a therapist or a counselor in his area. I created a website using the latest technologies, Bootstrap 4 framework and being managed by Wordpress.
A dynamic system was created to allow the website admin to easily add fields on the backend while a dynamic form is generated on the frontend that allows the counselors to enter their information data.
FATBATS it's a family run business that are totally passionate about making quality hand-made cricket bats that are suited to the conditions and individual strengths and preferences of each player.
I was asked to create a clean and modern website with the main objectives being to sell products, email signup and a blog. A design was created to thoroughly met those requirements using Boostrap 4 as the framework to develop the website. Wordpress and Woocommerce was used so that the client could manage his products in a simple and easy way.
Intentional Counseling provides the highest quality of therapy and mental health care.
The client wanted a modern website that would transmit a sense of peacefulness. So, I designed a website using the latest design trends with a soft color palette. I added some fadein animations across some elements of the website to transmit a feeling of calmness. The website was developed using the latest Bootstrap 4 framework and being managed by Wordpress. A booking system was also integrated into the Wordpress to allow the client to manage his appointments.
Notes it's a web application where users can answer a couple of questions from a specific sermon, and save it or email for later consultation.
A custom Wordpress plugin was developed to allow the client to dynamicaly insert new questions and sermons, without the use of any other external plugins. It was developed taking in consideration the mobile use, so a clean and easy user interface based on material design was created.
Veiledfree is a christian women´s blog focusing on healthy living, fashion and faith!.
Ciara, the blogger, wanted a website with a scandinavian design, organized, happy with an easy overall experience and a connection with her Shopify products. I truly believe that all those requirements were completely fulfilled using the latest technologies like Bootstrap 4 framework, a lot of CSS animations, state of the art techniques and managed by Wordpress.
Barbara Goyri Jewellery is a brand dedicated to the creation of contemporary jewellery.
I was asked to create an e-commerce website that would be very creative and artistic. The solution was to develop a website using the framework Bootstrap 4, with a lot of CSS animations and state of the art techniques, and managed by Wordpress and WooCommerce.
Somatica is a company that provides custom and standard data entry devices for all industries. They design PCBs, create front and back panels and develop electronic devices for any type of equipment.
I was asked to create a clean and professional website, which main feature is having an easy and reliable search together with the option to filter the products list. The website was developed using the latest Bootstrap 4 framework and being managed by Wordpress.
CSV Import & Export is a web application that allows you to import and export CSV files from and to your SQL database.
This was a project developed in partnership with WEB49 to deliver an application that would easily import CSV files in a very intuitive and simple way. I developed unique features that boosted the overall application speed and also allowed a really quick configuration. All was done using pure PHP and MySQL for the back-end, while on the frontend Bootstrap was used and a lot of Javascript and jQuery lines of code was written.
One Click Forum is an intuitive, well organized and good-looking forum.
I developed this forum with one main goal - with just one click - everything is done automatically and after 2 minutes you are ready to give premium support. All the design inspiration and layout was based on the Material Design and the development was made under the Vanilla Forums framework.
Clínica Popular is a clinic specialized in consultations and medical examinations with the highest quality standard at the best cost.
From concept to creation, all aspects were devolped to deliver a website, that according to the client had to be simple to use for common people. A clean design with an intuitive user interface was created and in terms of code, all was made using Wordpress for an easy management. The client also asked for an appointments page so that the users could easily book their doctor's appointments.
Gtask is a proprietary web application that manages tasks and optimizes the workflow of a company.
In order to satisfy the needs of the client, the latest technologies were used to develop this web application. The app was mainly developed using Angular, Javascript and JQuery, while JSON was used as the data exchange format for the RESTful ??interaction. PHP was used for the back-end operations and a MySQL database used to store all the data.
PGLT designs the best golf packages and trips in Portugal, from north to south, allying golf with culture, city visits, beach, gastronomy and wine experiences.
I was asked to develop a website that emphasizes the hotels and golf courses videos and images. A guiding programme was also created in jQuery to fulfil their needs.
Clínica de Crestuma is a clinic whose mission is to provide oral health care that allows them to achieve the well-being of their patients and their satisfaction, offering the best technical and aesthetic solutions.
The client asked for a simple and clean website that could be easily managed. So the solution was to develop a website using Wordpress with a clean design.
I'm currently accepting new projects and would love to hear about yours.
