I am Gil Afonso Mendo Martinho, a civil engineering student turning structural calculations into production-ready software. I've built four live React/JavaScript websites for real Portuguese businesses (e-commerce, institutional, event booking, non-profit) and contributed open-source Python projects (Flask, Streamlit, pytest), published on GitHub. My strengths span C++, Java, Python, JavaScript and SQL, sharpened by AI-augmented workflows (Claude, prompt engineering) to iterate faster without cutting corners. I'm looking to join a technology team where systematic problem-solving, attention to detail and ownership translate into real products.

Gil Afonso Mendo Martinho

I am Gil Afonso Mendo Martinho, a civil engineering student turning structural calculations into production-ready software. I've built four live React/JavaScript websites for real Portuguese businesses (e-commerce, institutional, event booking, non-profit) and contributed open-source Python projects (Flask, Streamlit, pytest), published on GitHub. My strengths span C++, Java, Python, JavaScript and SQL, sharpened by AI-augmented workflows (Claude, prompt engineering) to iterate faster without cutting corners. I'm looking to join a technology team where systematic problem-solving, attention to detail and ownership translate into real products.

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I am Gil Afonso Mendo Martinho, a civil engineering student turning structural calculations into production-ready software. I’ve built four live React/JavaScript websites for real Portuguese businesses (e-commerce, institutional, event booking, non-profit) and contributed open-source Python projects (Flask, Streamlit, pytest), published on GitHub.

My strengths span C++, Java, Python, JavaScript and SQL, sharpened by AI-augmented workflows (Claude, prompt engineering) to iterate faster without cutting corners. I’m looking to join a technology team where systematic problem-solving, attention to detail and ownership translate into real products.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Built four live React/JavaScript websites for Portuguese businesses (e-commerce, institutional, event booking, non-profit); architected full project lifecycle including requirements, design, development, deployment, and client communication; leveraged Claude AI to accelerate development and improve code quality.
House Designer at Happy House by Norputz
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Delivered technical projects under strict regulatory standards; managed multiple concurrent projects and coordinated with engineers, clients and construction teams.
Logistics Coordinator at IACES
September 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinate event logistics for an international engineering student organization; collaborate across distributed teams with clear communication and stakeholder management.

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP)
September 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP)
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

Object-Oriented Programming in C++
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Advanced SQL & Database Management
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
October 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
The Web Developer Bootcamp
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment