André Conde

I am someone who is always looking for self-improvement, embracing new challenges, pursuing the "big idea". Avid reader and very active in my free time.

Mobile development is the main focus of my projects and ideas, because I value the proximity to the user the most.

Experience

CEO

Outsmartis one step ahead, simplifying organization’s operations, providing tools for management, digital presence, client communication, commerce and other activities relevant for their businesses. The organization’s information system is modified with the strategic goals in mind, developing solutions for different platforms, such as web, mobile and desktop. These are developed as configurable products or as tailored made solutions, taking in consideration users' requirements.

Jan 2018 - Present

C#/Xamarin Developer

Izilabs Software

C# developer using the Xamarin framework for the development of apps for Android, iOS and Windows (10 and 10 Mobile).

July 2015 - September 2017

Intern

Espiríto Santo Informática

First professional experience, with focus on the transition between Microsoft Office and Google Apps, programming in Google Apps Script.

July 2014 - August 2014

Education

Universidade do Minho

Masters, Information Systems
Focus in improving company processes using Information Technology. Analysis of Information Systems with the goal of contributing to the company’s strategy.

GPA: 16

September 2015 - December 2017

Brno University of Technology

Bachelor, Computer Engineering
Experience of studying abroad, under the ERASMUS+ program. This allowed for a contact with different IDEs (Netbeans and Eclipse), RDBMS (MySQL) and languages (Java and PHP). Big opportunity for personal growth and improvement of my English skills.
September 2014 - December 2014

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro

Bachelor, Computer Engineering
Solid bases of mathematics and logic thinking, with preparation for all the steps of software development, specially programming. This included using Visual Studio as IDE and C# and the main language.

GPA: 16

September 2012 - June 2015

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools (Core Skills)
Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Mobile-First
  • Focus on cross-platform development (Xamarin), improving time to market
  • Good communication skill, in Portuguese (Native), English (B2) and Spanish (A1)
  • Company interests first: real impact of software (Information Systems)

Certifications

  • Certificate of Pedagogic Competencies ("Certificado de Competências Pedagógicas")
  • Preliminary English Test (B1 level)
  • First Certificate in English (B2 level)

Interests

As a software developer, I am very keen on the technology advancements, and I try to read and try new things in order to keep updated (and just for fun!). This can mean reading the last email on the newsletter folder, automating a boring task or making a mobile application to make my life easier.

Apart from being a software,"my seated time" is spent mostly reading. From management, to software, to fiction, I like to read them all. I try to have my Kindle always with me in order to fill in the little gaps of the day.

Ah, I am also learning how to play guitar, I try to practice at least 30 minutes daily. Apart from that, I try to move as much as possible. I like to workout every morning (being it some mobility exercises or powerlifting), and I also like to go on walks and play football.

During my day-to-day taks I try to be as productive as possible, using OneNote (some of the best ideas come at random times), Trello (great way to be organized at work or during the daily activities), a podcast app (great while driving) and Duoling (currently improving my Spanish).