Samuel Teixeira
Software Engineer | Frontend & Mobile Specialist
Profile
Frontend-focused engineer with 2+ years building production mobile and web apps for international early-stage startups (fintech/edtech). Shipped a Flutter fintech app published on Google Play (500+ downloads) and integrated REST APIs for currency conversion and transaction workflows. Strong in Vue + Tailwind UI delivery, legacy Laravel (Blade) modernization, and performance/accessibility improvements.
Core Skills
Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS, Vite, Laravel Blade
Mobile: Flutter (Dart)
Backend: Laravel (PHP), REST APIs
Tools/Process: Git, Agile (Scrum/Kanban)
Professional Experience
Finoo Inc. (Fintech)
Software Engineer (Flutter + Vue)
Mar 2024 - Dec 2025
Remote
- Built and shipped a cross-platform Flutter app for students to manage funds, convert currency, and pay universities; app shows 500+ downloads on Google Play.
- Implemented key product flows (currency conversion, transaction receipts, notifications/alerts) and integrated REST APIs for real-time transaction experiences.
- Delivered dashboards and web surfaces using Vue.js + Tailwind to support internal operations and analytics.
- Company traction context: Startupbootcamp reported R$50,000 transacted in <1 month after launch.
FPP
Software Engineer (Frontend / Laravel)
Apr 2025 - Sep 2025
Remote
- Rebuilt legacy marketing sites and registration flows using Laravel Blade + Tailwind; integrated Vue + Vite into a legacy Laravel monorepo.
- Improved PageSpeed Insights (Lighthouse) from mobile perf 43→67 and desktop perf 17→90, plus major gains in accessibility/best-practices/SEO (as measured in PSI).
- Established reusable UI/component patterns and shipped many redesigned pages under tight deadlines.
Tiye (Super-app / Marketplace)
Software Engineer (Flutter, Part-time/Contract)
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025
Remote (Malawi)
- Led early Flutter frontend architecture (navigation, UI patterns, UX flows) and REST API integrations for a marketplace/services app.
Education
Faculdade de Informática e Administração Paulista (FIAP)
2024 - 2025Associate Degree in Systems Analysis and Development
Full-stack program covering web & mobile development; relational and non-relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB); agile methods; exposure to AI, IoT, Big Data, and cloud.
Escola Técnica Vasco Antônio Venchiarutti
2019 - 2021Technical Degree in Systems Development
Software development fundamentals (Java, PHP, JavaScript), databases, testing, and information security practices.