// case study — 2018
Moreira & Duarte
Development of Moreira & Duarte's WordPress platform from scratch, including network infrastructure, microservices, a digital catalogue, and customer databases. Implementation of automated processes and dynamic, schedule-based content management.
Developing the Moreira & Duarte, Lda. project was a particularly rewarding challenge, not only from a technical perspective but also because it offered the opportunity to build an entirely new digital platform from scratch, at a stage when there were no established references, user acceptance metrics, or predefined technological infrastructure.
From the beginning, I was involved in planning, developing, and implementing the solution, focusing on creating a solid, flexible technological foundation capable of evolving alongside the business's changing requirements.
As the project progressed, it became necessary to design and implement a services and microservices architecture, introduce automation mechanisms, and develop functionalities capable of dynamically adapting the platform's content according to schedules and operational requirements.
Key technical solutions and responsibilities included:
WordPress Development: Creation and customisation of a WordPress-based platform tailored to the company's specific requirements.
Network & Infrastructure Architecture: Planning, deployment, and configuration of the technological infrastructure required to support the platform and enable communication between different services.
Services & Microservices Development: Design and integration of dedicated components for specific tasks, focusing on modularity, efficiency, and maintainability.
Dynamic Content Management: Implementation of mechanisms that automatically adjust website content and information according to predefined schedules.
Scheduled Optimisation & Automation: Development of automated processes designed to execute specific operations at scheduled intervals, reducing manual intervention.
Database Management: Creation, structuring, and maintenance of contact and customer databases, ensuring efficient data organisation.
Digital Catalogue Development: Implementation of an integrated catalogue system within WordPress, enabling structured organisation and presentation of the company's content.
Throughout the development process, I focused on ensuring that each new feature was consistently integrated while maintaining a well-organised architecture and efficient communication between services.
This project highlighted the importance of building technological solutions capable of evolving from an initial concept, even when business requirements and expectations are still being defined.
More than simply developing a website, my goal was to create an integrated digital ecosystem, combining a structured infrastructure, automated processes, and customised functionalities to support the growth and evolution of Moreira & Duarte, Lda.
