Mickael Neves

Mickael Neves

Senior Front-End Engineer

I build products and deliver top-notch user experiences.

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Back in 2016, I took a leap of faith and switchedcareers from being a telecom technician to diving deep into the world of web development. The initial spark? My passion for coding was ignited by dreams of game development. While the game development scene in Portugal didn't offer many opportunities, my previous portfolio took on a fun twist — it was designed as a game! and led me to the vast and ever-evolving landscape of web development, and I haven't looked back since.

When I'm not knee-deep into work, you'll find me experimenting with new tech, continuing my foray into game dev, or taking a complete digital detox. Away from the screen, I embrace the digital nomad lifestyle, often with a backpack on and a new destination in mind. If I'm not exploring a new city or hidden gem in nature, you might catch me riding the waves, surfing to the rhythm of the ocean, or expressing myself through the beats of my drums and the strum of my guitar.

Whether it's the virtual realm of development or the tangible beats of music and the thrill of travel, I'm always on the hunt for the next adventure!

Oct 2023 — May 2024

Senior Frontend Engineer

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Beyond

I was part of a skilled team of developers responsible for the complex migration of a large-scale codebase from CakePHP at GotPhoto to a modern technology stack. This included integrating Next.js and GraphQL as middleware to interface with a new Symfony REST API, and utilizing Storybook for our UI library management. I contributed to maintaining high standards by implementing Jest for testing, ensuring coverage exceeded 90%.

Key responsibilities included:

  • Legacy Systems Expertise: Interpreting PHP code and handling some of the most complex aspects of the legacy application
  • UI/UX Innovation: Created UI components, including complex ones like drag-and-drop interfaces, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise in user interface design.
  • Modernization and Refactoring: Converted old JavaScript and jQuery logic into new functional JavaScript in Next.js, modernizing the codebase and enhancing application scalability and maintainability.
  • Backend Integration Specialist: Working closely with the backend team to debug and successfully integrate new endpoints, ensuring seamless data interaction.
  • GraphQL Development Proficiency: Developing and maintaining robust GraphQL schemas, queries, and mutations to optimize system performance and data management.
  • Quality Assurance and Feature Development: Addressing bug fixes, performing code reviews, and developing new features to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Agile Team Collaboration: Working collaboratively within an agile framework, aligning closely with team goals and adhering to project timelines.

  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • PHP
  • StoryBook
  • GraphQL
  • Jest
Dec 2019 — Oct 2023

Senior Frontend Engineer

Frontend Engineer

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ElevenYellow

In my role as a front-end specialist, I've driven several key projects and collaborated closely with design and management teams. My contributions include:

  • Pivotal Contributor: Spearheaded the implementation and delivery of the majority of our frontend projects.
  • Web Development Expertise: Consistently led the creation of web applications, ensuring a seamless UX/UI experience.
  • Figma Mastery: Leveraged Figma to design and visualize responsive layouts, underscoring my adeptness at both design and development.
  • Team Collaboration: Fostered effective communication and alignment with designers and project managers, optimizing our frontend development process.
  • Adaptive Approach: While primarily focused on the frontend, I've demonstrated versatility by stepping in to handle backend features when needed.

  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind
  • React-Query
  • SvelteKit
  • NodeJS
  • MongoDB
  • GraphQL
  • NestJS
  • MeteorJS
  • Figma
  • Web3
  • Jest
Apr 2017 — Jul 2019

Frontend Engineer

Fullstack Developer

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ACIN

As a key member of the iMED Team, a forerunner in Portugal's Clinical Management Software solutions, I embraced several pivotal roles:

  • Customer Support & Deployment: Managed customer support and oversaw production deployments, ensuring streamlined operations.
  • Legacy Code Migration: Took the lead in transitioning legacy code to React, which involved code restructuring, styling, and meticulous testing using Jest.
  • Team Leadership: Directed a team of 2 junior frontend developers, ensuring the successful and timely launch of key projects.
  • Code Transition & Optimization: Solo-handled the shift of legacy code to a new development environment, refining its readability and bolstering team efficiency.
  • Mobile Application Development: Pioneered the development and launch of a React Native application, now accessible on both Google Play and the App Store.

  • ReactJS
  • React-Native
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • MySQL
  • SCRUM
  • Redux
  • GraphQL
  • Jest
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Botto

Botto is a decentralized autonomous artist that uses human feedback to improve its AI artwork. To date, Botto has sold over $3M USD in art, and has been on show in over 20 countries. It even had its own lot at Christie's. From the beginning, I was responsible for the entire frontend, occasionally developing backend features.

  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript
  • Web3
  • MongoDB
  • MeteorJS
  • NodeJS
  • Tailwind
  • React-Query
  • Jest
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Monedero

I was a core contributor in Monedero, a self custody hot wallet for cryptocurrency assets, mostly working in the frontend.

  • ReactJS
  • Bootstrap
  • TypeScript
  • MeteorJS
  • NodeJS
  • MongoDB
  • Web3
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Switchain

Switchain operated as an intermediary layer to large hot wallet non custodial service providers, facilitating transactions on behalf of the end user. Primarily focused on securing enterprise clientele, I worked on all of its landing pages as a first touchpoint for the sales division.

  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • Tailwind
  • TypeScript
  • Web3
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Upleap

Upleap was a subscription based, managed Instagram growth service that had a few thousand customers. Due to a product pivot, I re-bootstrapped an entirely new product, creating an entire checkout flow that saw a net increase of 50% revenue in three weeks.

  • NestJS
  • TypeScript
  • NodeJS
  • MongoDB
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Nitreo

Nitreo was a reimagined version of Upleap, essentially offering similar services. We rebuilt this managed growth service from scratch, where I led the entire frontend and user experience side of the project. This was part of a product portfolio that saw $5M in recurring revenue within four months of launch.

  • ReactJS
  • Bootstrap
  • MeteorJS
  • NodeJS
  • MongoDB
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Portfolio v1

My first portfolio in which I tried to replicate a (R)ole (P)laying (G)ame environment.

  • ReactJS
  • TypeScript
  • GraphQL
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