Danilo Figueiredo
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Danilo is a software engineer focused on mobile and web development with a solid creative background in UI/UX design and animation along with exemplary organization, self-motivation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. For the past 19 years, Danilo's been helping brands and startups around the world successfully ship their best-in-class digital products and interactive experiences.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Slack, Jira, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Android Studio, Xcode, Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), MacOS, Next.js, Material UI
The most amazing...
...app I've built is Google DevArt, a platform crafted to inspire coders everywhere—with 30 million visitors in the first month as well as winning a Webby award.
Work Experience
React Native Engineer (Contractor)
ParkHere
- Developed the PARCO app. An Android and iOS app that facilitates parking around Germany. You say where to go, the app does the rest for you. From millions of data points, it determines the best parking options near your destination.
- Created the React Native architecture from scratch as a sole front-end developer using only functional components and hooks.
- Built the UI based on Sketch designs while following UX best practices with regards to interaction and animation.
- Worked on the business logic, integrated with the REST API, and implemented the app state management.
- Configured continuous integration and continuous delivery with Fastlane and Bitrise.
- Mentored other developers to continue maintenance, bug fixes, and feature implementation.
- Wrote unit tests in Jest for algorithms responsible for fees and availability calculation.
React Native Engineer (Contractor)
Sennep
- Developed the LUMI Music app. An Android and iOS app that allows users to pair with their LUMI Keys, the world’s most advanced portable illuminated keyboard. A smarter way to learn and play music, pick a song, and play along by following lights.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team at ROLI made of React Native/C++/JUCE/Unity developers, designers, musicians, QA engineers, producers, and more.
- Built the UI for phones and tablets in both portrait and landscape orientations based on the Sketch designs and following UX best practices with regards to interaction and animation.
- Worked on onboarding and authentication flow using Formik, MobX, Bluetooth, and more.
React Engineer (Contractor)
Fathom
- Developed React web applications for their client AlixPartners, which was used by their consultants.
- Gave a talk about an introduction to React Native to their development team that had experience working with React (web).
- Built the UI based on Sketch designs and following UX best practices with regards to interaction and animation.
- Documented components with Storybook and implemented E2E tests with Cypress.
React Native Engineer (Contractor)
Den Automation
- Developed an Android and iOS app that allows users to take full advantage of the smart functionality of their Den devices, the next generation of light switches and plug sockets. Control and monitor lights and appliances with a simple tap.
- Created the React Native architecture from scratch as a sole front-end developer.
- Built the UI based on Sketch designs while following UX best practices with regards to interaction and animation.
- Worked on the business logic, integrated the REST API, and implemented the app state management with Redux, Redux Observable, and RxJS.
- Configured continuous integration and continuous delivery with Fastlane and Bitrise.
- Mentored other developers to continue maintenance, bug fixes, and feature implementation.
React and React Native Engineer (Contractor)
Crew
- Developed the GenSmart app. An iOS app that enables people to maximize the potential of their body and wellbeing through the uncovering of their hidden DNA secrets via the 23andMe API.
- Created the React Native architecture from scratch as a sole front-end developer.
- Worked on the business logic, integrated the GraphQL API, and implemented the app state management with Apollo and Redux.
- Built the UI based on Sketch designs while following UX best practices with regards to interaction and animation.
Head of Front-end Development
Stink Studios
- Headed the front-end development team working in a management role as well as hands-on development for several brands such as Google, Warp Records, Red Bull Music Academy, Adidas, Geox, Strava, Sky, The Guardian, Seat, and Ray-Ban.
- Developed the front-end for Google DevArt web app, a new platform from Google crafted to inspire coders everywhere—a project which showcases Art Made with Code and forms part of the 2014 Digital Revolution Exhibition at the Barbican in London.
- Developed the front-end for Warp's website. The relaunch of Warp.net adapts the label’s online presence for today’s globally connected audience. It combines a minimalist design with a content-first approach and a particular focus on mobile users.
- Developed the front-end for Red Bull Revolutions In Sound web app, a living archive of UK club culture where people could reminisce about old glory days of clubbing and galvanize current and new clubbers to discover music and club nights.
- Worked on a variety of projects that were later recognized by The Webby Awards, D&AD, The One Show, Awwwards, The FWA, and more.
Creative Developer
Hi-ReS!
- Developed the front-end of the Punchdrunk website in Backbone.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, and PHP.
- Developed the front-end of the Chanel website in Backbone.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Developed the front-end of the Dolce & Gabbana website in Backbone.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Interactive Developer | Motion Designer
Less Rain
- Developed The Land of Me app, a suite of six creative software activities for children aged 3-6 to play with grown-ups. Designed with leading child development experts, the stories focus on the trio of friends as they explore the natural world.
- Developed the Being Henry web campaign, an interactive film about choices. Planned from the ground up as an interactive experience, it merges storytelling and interactivity in a seamless and intuitive way.
- Worked with brands such as Land Rover, Dom Pérignon, Nokia, Made In Me, Red Bull, Alfa Romeo, and O2.
- Worked on projects that were recognized by the BAFTA Children's Awards, European Design Awards, BIMA Awards, The Lovie Awards, W3 Awards, FITC Awards, The FWA, and more.
Flash Developer | Interactive Designer
Curious Group
- Led the Flash development of several projects for brands such as Dell, BMW, and Valt Vodka.
- Developed the front-end of a web campaign for Dell and BMW using Flash, ActionScript, and After Effects.
- Designed and developed the Valt Vodka website using Flash, ActionScript, and After Effects.
Flash Developer | Interactive Designer
Grafikonstruct
- Worked with brands such as Philips, Nickelodeon, Telefonica, Nokia, Nova Schin, Forum, Cavalera, and Ellus.
- Developed several websites using Flash, ActionScript, After Effects, HTML, and CSS.
- Designed several websites using Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects.
Experience
PARCO App
https://www.grifo.tv/#parcoI worked as the lead React Native developer and liaised with back-end developers, designers as well as project managers to deliver the best possible UX.
LUMI Music App
https://www.grifo.tv/#lumi-musicI worked as a React Native developer and mainly built the UI and liaised with C++/Unity/back-end developers and designers as well as project managers to deliver the best possible UX.
Den App
https://www.grifo.tv/#den-automationI worked as the lead React Native developer and liaised with back-end developers, designers as well as project managers to deliver the best possible UX.
GenSmart App
https://www.grifo.tv/#gensmartI worked as the lead React Native developer and liaised with back-end developers, designers as well as project managers to deliver the best possible UX.
Skills
Languages
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, GraphQL, SQL, C++, CoffeeScript, ActionScript 3, Flash ActionScript
Frameworks
React Native, Redux, Jest, Next.js, Material UI, Cypress, Unity, JUCE, Angular, PixiJS, OpenFrameworks, Robot
Libraries/APIs
React, MobX, RxJS, D3.js, Google Maps API, Formik, Highcharts, Ramda, 23andMe API, WebGL, Backbone.js, Web Audio
Tools
Git, Fastlane, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, Adobe After Effects, Xcode, Android Studio, Jira, Slack, MQTT, Auth0, Flash, Adobe AIR
Platforms
Bitrise, Android, iOS, Firebase, MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Other
GitFlow, Code Review, Application State Management, Code Architecture, ESLint, Styled-components, Apollo, Lottie, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), APIs, Front-end, Storybook, Redux-observable
Paradigms
REST, Agile, Scrum
Storage
NoSQL
Education
Specialist's Degree in Web Design
Centro Universitário Ibero-Americano - São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Specialist's Degree in Data Processing
Colégio Paulista de Informática - São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Certifications
Certificate of Completion — Testing JavaScript Course
Kent C. Dodds
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