David Magalhães

Senior Software Engineer | Backend-first Full Stack

Portugal david_1991@live.com.pt davidmagalhaes.com LinkedIn GitHub

Software engineer with 10+ years of development experience, with the last 5+ years focused on enterprise web applications, backend systems, APIs, databases and integrations. Strongest in PHP/Laravel, with broad full-stack and .NET experience, technical planning, code review and client-facing delivery.

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant / Full-stack Engineer

CONKORD (formerly Latitudde)

Aug 2021 – Present

Development and evolution of enterprise web applications for large private and public-sector clients.
Hands-on work with PHP/Laravel, Vue, C#/.NET, Blazor, SQL databases, REST APIs and integrations.
Technical analysis, solution planning, code review, production support and collaboration with functional and client teams.
Work across legacy and modern systems, translating business requirements into maintainable technical solutions.

Freelance Software Developer

Upwork

May 2016 – Aug 2021

Delivered custom web solutions for international clients using PHP, JavaScript and relational databases.
Implemented backend logic, database structures, API integrations and QA automation.
Managed client communication, requirements and delivery independently in English.

CTO / Developer

Whitefield Studios

Mar 2019 – Jan 2020

Built and maintained responsive client websites and web applications with PHP, JavaScript and MySQL.
Handled technical direction, legacy improvements and delivery quality.

Developer / Technical Lead

Eduttia

May 2017 – Jan 2019

Led development of an online education platform from concept to production.
Owned system architecture, backend development, database design and technical evolution.

Software Developer

Owl's Factory

May 2015 – Feb 2016

Developed desktop and client-facing software in C# / WPF with SQL databases and REST/SOAP integrations.
Supported Azure deployments, database integration and application stability.

Technical Profile

Backend

PHP Laravel REST APIs C# .NET / ASP.NET Redis

Front-end

JavaScript Vue.js Blade Livewire Blazor

Data

SQL MySQL SQL Server PostgreSQL

Engineering

Git CI/CD Code Review Technical Planning

Selected Projects

Energy-sector Enterprise Platform

Large enterprise client

PHP, Laravel, Vue, PostgreSQL, Redis, JavaScript

Maintenance and evolution of a complex internal platform with business-critical workflows, integrations, data analysis and production support.

Magistrados

Public-sector platform

C#, Blazor, ASP.NET, REST APIs, SQL Server

Digital platform supporting judges in case management and decision workflows, with a focus on usability and reliable integrations.

Relatório Técnico

Public-sector internal application

C#, Blazor, ASP.NET, REST APIs, SQL Server

Structured technical-reporting application integrated with process data and review workflows.

AdP Smartmarket

Enterprise operational platform

PHP, Laravel, AngularJS, REST APIs, SQL Server

Platform supporting operational traceability and management workflows, with API and database integrations.

LineLinkerPro

Field operations platform

PHP, Laravel, REST APIs, MySQL, Google Maps

Web platform for technician routes, project progress and infrastructure tracking with map integration.