Duarte Galvão

IT expert & musician

Computer Engineering

MsC alumnus from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) of the University of Lisbon. Worked as a Teaching Assistant for Computer Architecture and Databases courses.

Professional experience as System Administrator and App Developer at the Department of Computer Engineering (DEI) of IST, and as a Junior Researcher at INESC-ID, as part of the SARRROCA project.

Worked for three years as a full-stack developer for CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the Indico project, an open-source web tool for organizing and archiving meetings, lectures and conferences. Coordinated the collaboration between Indico and JACoW, attending large conferences such as IPAC to perform user-tests in real-life scenarios and develop improvements to the tools together with its users.

Currently working as an independent contractor developing web platforms focused on event management and organizing.

How I Work With Clients

1. Discovery

We start with a clear conversation about your goals, needs, and existing challenges. I ask questions and listen carefully.

2. Solution Design

I propose a tailored solution, outlining the stack, timeline, and budget. You get clarity and transparency before we begin.

3. Build & Deliver

We move forward with regular check-ins, fast iterations, and smooth handoff or long-term support — depending on your needs.

Tech Stack I Work With

Python

Backend, APIs, automation, data workflows

React

Frontend SPAs, dynamic interfaces, hooks

HTML + CSS

Responsive layouts, clean design, accessibility

Music

Self-taught Portuguese Guitar and Classical Guitar player.

Studying and regularly performing Coimbra Fado soloist and group repertoire in Lisbon. Occasionally performing Lisbon Fado as well, and other styles such as greek Rebetika.

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