Paulo Bernardes - Full Stack Developer

Laravel Developer | Full-Stack Engineer | System Architect

Paulo Bernardes - Laravel Developer

I’m a seasoned Laravel developer with a passion for crafting scalable, real-world web platforms. I specialize in building modern applications using Laravel, Vue.js, and Flutter, often deploying them on self-managed Azure servers with full DevOps control.

From centralized CMSs to invoicing systems, CRM integrations, social platforms, and after-sales services, I turn complex needs into efficient solutions. My background spans code, design, infrastructure, and creative direction.

What I Do

  • Laravel Development - Laravel 9 -11 with Breeze, Blade, Inertia, Livewire
  • Backend Architecture - REST APIs, queues, real-time notifications, email schedulers, SEO tools
  • Frontend Engineering - Vue 3, TailwindCSS, CKEditor, FilePond
  • DevOps - Azure VMs, Redis, WebSockets, performance optimization
  • Mobile/Desktop - Flutter apps (Windows & Android)
  • Integration - Microsoft Dynamics 365, custom CRMs, APIs

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Laravel, PHP 8.3, MySQL
  • Frontend: Vue 3, InertiaJS, Blade, Tailwind
  • Mobile/Desktop: Flutter (Dart)
  • Tools: Git, PhpStorm, Android Studio, Laragon
  • Infra: Redis, WebSockets, Azure VMs, Docker
  • Features: REST APIs, SMTP, multilingual, SEO
  • Integrations: Microsoft Dynamics 365, internal APIs

Professional Experience

(2025)
Personal Projects

(2023–2025)

Harland & Poston Group

  • Built centralized CMS to manage content across multiple websites
  • Integrated CRM and chatbot for property/investment portals
  • Developed Flutter desktop app for invoice management
  • Led After Sales and Property Management solutions
  • Implemented Kanban board with CKEditor + attachments
  • Created social network with roles, groups, stories, hashtags

Links: harlandposton.com · hpinvest.com · investmentvisa.com · portugalhomes.com

(2022–2023)

PDM E FC S.A.

  • Developed hybrid Blade + Vue performance appraisal tool

(2017–2022)

Forum Estudante & IPAV

(2014–2017)

i9web.pt

  • Developed user-localized platforms, e-commerce, and custom CRMs
  • Key projects: findsintra.org, enercusto.pt, Tuedder, Lyfetaste, W-Bags, Petness

(1996–2014)

Freelance / Contract

  • Worked on major projects across Portugal, Finland, Angola, and Germany
  • Clients: Angola Cables, N30, ToastPost, PassportClub, A Vida é Bela, AA Portugal, Cocoon Lodges

Languages

  • Portuguese (Native)
  • English (Fluent)
  • German (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Fluent)

Creative Background

  • Background painter in the animated film Asterix in América
  • Scriptwriter for animation series Saarlodris
  • 3rd prize for animation advertising in Germany

Education

  • Escola Secundária de Santa Maria - 12th Grade, Arts & Architecture (1988)
  • Escola Laser - Certified Electronics Technician (1990)