Gabriel Girão

Full-stack Developer

Meet The Need Ministries • Part-time

Aug 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

Contributing as a full-stack developer to a nonprofit web platform that connects volunteers with local organizations and churches, empowering communities through acts of service and support. Main Contributions and Responsibilities: • UX/UI Improvement: Actively involved in redesigning and enhancing the user experience to make the platform more intuitive and accessible across devices. • Feature Development: Designing and implementing new features to boost engagement and better serve both volunteers and organizations, using Angular (front-end) and Laravel (back-end). • System Stability: Fixing bugs to keep the application stable and reliable, primarily working with PHP and TypeScript. • Agile Collaboration: Participating in team ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, adopting Scrum and Kanban practices to ensure alignment and continuous improvement. • Code Quality: Contributing to code reviews and applying Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles to build a scalable and sustainable codebase. Through this work, I support a mission-driven platform that helps build stronger communities by making it easier for people to connect, serve, and grow together.

Front-end Developer

Lion Art Creative Studio • Freelance

Jul 2019 - Present • 6 yrs 10 mos

I lead the development and UX/UI design of responsive websites and applications in various sectors. Specializes in creating intuitive interfaces using Wordpress, PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS to ensure seamless functionality and engaging user experiences.

Front-end Developer

Rocket Driver • Full-time

Jul 2015 - Apr 2023 • 7 yrs 9 mos

At Rocket Driver, I was essential in developing web applications using PHP and WordPress and working on projects with React for dynamic functionalities. My work often involves prototyping e-commerce websites and stores to ensure user-friendly interfaces and attractive designs. I used agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and GitHub to control the developed projects' versions. Additionally, I have extensive experience and proficiently use Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop for prototyping and design tasks, ensuring projects meet client needs and industry standards.