Software Engineer
Hello, world! I am João Costa.
📧 joao.coutinho08@gmail.com · 🐙 GitHub · 🌐 Portfolio Website
I am a passionate software engineer with a deep appreciation for the intricate logic of code. I thrive on architecting scalable back-end systems and building high-performance applications.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work on a diverse array of projects, ranging from robust web platforms to custom software tools. I pride myself on technical excellence and clear, honest communication.
Whether I'm writing C++ for a custom game engine or defining the architecture for a bespoke CRM, my goal is the same: to create solutions that solve real problems efficiently and elegantly.
High-performance, accessible, and responsive web applications using modern frameworks like Vue, Nuxt, and React.
Scalable back-end systems, bespoke CRMs, and internal tools engineered for reliability and maintainability.
Custom engines and game prototypes with an emphasis on performance, ECS architecture, and immersive logic.
Status: Open Source · Category: Frontend & Web
Stack: Vite · HTML5 · CSS3 · JavaScript · npm · Vercel · Prettier · ESLint
A modern, high-performant, accessible, advanced and responsive calculator. Built to be used by anyone, anywhere, anytime.
🔗 Live Demo · Source Code
Status: Open Source · Category: Frontend & Web
Stack: Nuxt · Vue 3 · Tailwind CSS · TypeScript · Node.js · pnpm · Vercel · Prettier · ESLint · CSS3
A modern, fully server-side rendered portfolio built with Nuxt 4 and Vue 3. Features scroll-based animations, i18n (EN/PT), WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, Nuxt UI, Tailwind CSS v4, and a fully data-driven content architecture.
🔗 Live Demo · Source Code
Status: Confidential · Category: Fullstack & Backend
Stack: Angular · Rust · TypeScript · HTML · CSS · Tauri · pnpm
A custom web application designed for Antonio Costa Company to streamline workshop operations, client interactions, and internal management. It contains AI features to help with daily tasks.
Status: Open Source · Category: Fullstack & Backend
Stack: TypeScript
Code Pulse is an extension to keep track of your productivity and coding patterns to help you out. It provides smart insights, trends, complexity, and more to improve your coding standards and quality.
Status: Confidential · Category: Frontend & Web
A website for Dynamic Innovative Studio, a creative agency. Built with React, Tailwind CSS, and Firebase, featuring a modern design with AI-powered features.
Status: Confidential · Category: Systems & Engines
Stack: Next.js · Electron · Tailwind CSS · CSS3 · Prisma · NestJS · PostgreSQL · Docker · Node.js · Express.js · ESLint · Prettier · TypeScript · Turborepo
A project management desktop application with local-first design, built using Electron, Next.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and TypeScript in a Turborepo monorepo.
📅 23/08/2023 – 01/01/2026
Envisioned and spearheaded the development of few unannounced indie game projects, managing a medium-sized (35 members), multi-disciplinary team of developers and asset artists. Designed and architected high-performance core systems, utilizing C++ for gameplay mechanics and state management. Established team development standards, including automated workflows, version control strategy via GitHub, and centralized technical documentation. Handled business operations, pitch deck creation, and investor relations until winding down operations due to lack of external seed funding.
📅 10/05/2023 – 29/07/2023
Designed and developed a professional web presence for a private client, covering requirements gathering, UI/UX design, front-end implementation, and deployment. Delivered a responsive, accessible site on time and within scope.
🎮 Gaming - Exploring virtual worlds and analyzing game mechanics, which fuels my passion for game development.
🏍️ Moto Riding - Seeking adrenaline on the open road and exploring new places on two wheels.
💻 Coding - Writing code as a hobby and constantly learning new technologies.
My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question, a project proposal, or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!
📧 joao.coutinho08@gmail.com
🐙 github.com/BleckWolf25