Luis Alves
Software Engineer & Startup Founder
Building innovative solutions with modern technologies. Passionate about creating impactful software and helping startups grow.
About Me
I'm a software engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and startup leadership. My journey spans from developing mission-critical applications at established companies to founding and advising technology startups.
With a passion for building scalable and innovative solutions, I've worked across various domains including e-commerce, contact centers, and enterprise software. I enjoy tackling complex problems and mentoring other developers.
When I'm not coding, you can find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or advising early-stage startups on their technical challenges.
Skills & Expertise
Location
Portugal
Experience
8+ Years
Education
Computer Science
Languages
English, Portuguese
Experience
My career path has included both traditional roles and parallel entrepreneurial ventures. The timeline below illustrates my professional journey.
Founding Engineer
X4Fare
Led the technical development of the startup. Responsible for hiring and onboarding developers, defining team processes, and developing the Evompass (white-label digital wallet) and Mobipix (transaction management system) platforms.
Tech Lead / Senior Software Engineer
Avenue Code
Acted as tech lead and senior engineer on projects for major international clients, delivering robust microservices, data processing platforms, and enterprise integrations. Also worked as a mentor and agile facilitator.
Co-founder
fleeber (now amy.network)
Co-founded a social network for musicians. Responsible for all technical decisions and backend development, infrastructure, and service integrations, with focus on performance and scalability.
Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead / Scrum Master
MAPS Soluções e Serviços S/A
Held multiple roles in finance-related projects, including technical leadership, agile management, and requirements analysis. Led teams, managed planning, and ensured delivery of critical solutions for investment funds.
Software Engineer
MAPS Soluções e Serviços S/A
Started as an intern and progressed to software engineer, contributing to projects in fund control, payment systems, and banking. Worked across multiple layers of backend systems.
Intern
Faculdade Cásper Líbero
Internship in the university's IT department. Responsible for maintaining computer labs, supporting students with tech issues, and automating administrative routines.
Projects
A selection of projects I've worked on throughout my career. Each represents different challenges and technologies.
E-commerce Platform
A scalable e-commerce solution with advanced search and recommendation features.
Contact Center Analytics
Real-time analytics dashboard for contact center performance monitoring.
Startup Incubator Platform
Platform connecting founders, mentors, and investors in the startup ecosystem.
Get In Touch
Interested in working together or have a question? Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.