Summary

Timeline

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3. 1990

4. 1990 - 1994· 5 years

   First Cycle of Basic Education

   Chãs Primary School

5. 1994

6. 1994 - 1996· 3 years

   Second Cycle of Basic Education

   Fernando Caldeira Basic School

7. 1996

8. 1996 - 1999· 4 years

   Third Cycle of Basic Education

   Marques de Castilho Secondary School

9. 1999

10. 1999 - 2002· 4 years

    

    Secondary Education

    Marques de Castilho Secondary School

    Completed secondary education in 2002, specialising in Technology.

11. 2002

12. 2002 - 2003· 2 years

    

    Multimedia and Web Design

    CIDEC

    Completed a course in Multimedia and Web Design in 2003, achieving a final grade of 18 out of 20.

13. 2003

14. 2003 - 2008· 6 years

    

    Nightclub DJ

    HAW Agency

    For several years, I worked as a nightclub DJ, performing at some of Portugal's most recognised clubs alongside leading national and international artists from the electronic dance music scene.

15. 2004

16. 2004 - 2008· 5 years

    

    Webmaster / Print Designer

    HAW Agency

    I was responsible for developing and maintaining the agency's website, promoting its artist management and entertainment services.

    I also designed promotional materials, including flyers and printed marketing assets.

    During this period, I strengthened my skills in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, and CorelDRAW.

    I also developed interactive content using Adobe Flash, including animations, website introductions, and music players.

17. 2005

18. 2005 - 2011· 7 years

    Music Producer

    During this period, I produced music released through record labels such as Aveiro Underground, Tanira Rec., Beat & Soul Music Group, and FireBeat Rec., among others.

    This stage of my life allowed me to gain extensive experience with professional studio hardware and software. I developed skills in music production applications including Ableton Live, Reason, Cubase, and various plugins.

    I also worked with audio mastering and mixing, learning to use synthesisers, keyboards, compressors, and other audio production equipment.

19. 2006

20. 2006 - 2010· 5 years

    Nightclub DJ

    TUSP

    During the TUSP project (The Underground Soul Project), I had the opportunity to perform at some of Portugal's leading nightclubs.

    During this period, I also released music through record labels including Aveiro Underground, Tanira Rec., Beat & Soul Music Group, and FireBeat Rec., among others.

21. 2009

22. 2009 - 2014· 6 years

    

    Webmaster / PHP Developer

    4 PERFECT BODY

    During my time at 4 PERFECT BODY, I developed much of the technical knowledge and practical experience that continues to shape my professional career.

    I developed e-commerce solutions using Interspire Shopping Cart, PrestaShop, OpenCart, and Magento.

    During this period, I developed some of the first Multibanco payment modules with real-time payment notifications for both Interspire Shopping Cart and PrestaShop, using the IfthenPay payment system.

    I also contributed to the improvement and expansion of the PrestaShop open-source platform, starting with version 0.9. My modifications and contributions were among the most recognised in the community forums, and I provided development assistance to more than 100 different projects.

23. 2014

24. 2014 - 2015· 2 years

    

    Webmaster

    Brazilian Bikini Shop

    I joined Brazilian Bikini Shop as a Webmaster, beginning a professional relationship that significantly contributed to the development of my technical knowledge and experience.

    The diversity of services, technologies, and international operations allowed me to expand my expertise in external integrations, APIs, programming languages, and geolocation technologies.

25. 2014 - 2024· 11 years

    

    Full Stack Developer

    Loja de Biquini

    I develop and maintain the entire e-commerce platform, including the integrations essential to business operations. Around 99% of the custom code I create is designed to optimise the daily workflows of management and sales teams.

26. 2015

27. 2015 - 2024· 10 years

    

    Full Stack Developer

    Brazilian Bikini Shop

    I became a Full Stack Developer at Brazilian Bikini Shop, taking responsibility for both backend and frontend development.

    I integrate the platform with business partners, develop API clients, and connect external systems. I also manage databases, optimise system performance, and oversee domain and backup management.

    My responsibilities include developing microservices and integrating background processing tasks to improve system efficiency and scalability.

28. 2016

29. 2016· 1 year

    

    Validation of Competencies

    Universidad Camilo José Cela

    I completed a competency validation process, comparable to Portugal's special higher education access programme for applicants over 23, including the required aptitude examinations. This process granted me academic equivalence to a degree in Computer Engineering.

30. 2016 - 2018· 3 years

    

    Master's Degree in Cybersecurity

    Universidad Camilo José Cela + Deloitte CyberSOC

    I started my Master's Degree in Cybersecurity at Universidad Camilo José Cela, in partnership with Deloitte CyberSOC Academy. The areas of study included Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics, SIEM Technologies, Mobile Security, Secure Software Development, and other cybersecurity-related subjects.

    My final thesis, required to complete the programme, earned an honourable mention for its outstanding work in the field of physical intrusion and security.

31. 2016-11 - 2017-02· 4 months

    

    Certified Application Code Defender

    Social27

    Certification in Application Code Security.

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32. 2017

33. 2017-02· 1 month

    

    Kali 101

    Social27

    Training in Kali Linux and cybersecurity tools.

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34. 2017-02 - 2017-04· 3 months

    

    Certified Security Analyst

    Social27

    Certification in Security Analysis.

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35. 2017-02 - 2017-08· 7 months

    

    Ethical Hacker and Penetration Tester

    Social27

    Certification in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing.

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36. 2021

37. 2021 - Present· 6 years

    current

    

    Dev, Pentester, SysAdmin

    Dotec

    As the Founder and CEO of Dotec, I lead the development of custom digital solutions, specialising in eCommerce, Full Stack Development, Cybersecurity, and IT Infrastructure. I manage technical projects from architecture to deployment, focusing on performance, security, scalability, and system integration. My role combines hands-on development, server administration, technical consulting, and strategic decision-making to deliver reliable solutions tailored to each client's business needs.

38. 2026 — today

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