João Granchinho
About João Granchinho
João Granchinho is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in mobile and desktop application development, as well as performance and functional testing. He has worked for various companies, including FARFETCH and NewStore, and has developed applications such as a crypto tracking web app and an Android puzzle game.
Work at NewStore
João Granchinho has been employed at NewStore, Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in software development to contribute to the company's projects. He operates within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, applying his skills in full stack development, particularly in technologies such as React and Node.
Education and Expertise
João Granchinho holds multiple degrees from Instituto Superior Técnico. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Aerospace Engineering from 2004 to 2009, followed by a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering from 2011 to 2013. He furthered his education with another MSc in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering, focusing on Mobile, P2P, and Cloud Applications, from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he studied Automotive and achieved the title of Mechatronic Technician at CEPRA from 2010 to 2011.
Background
João Granchinho has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career as a Summer Intern at Seedrs in 2013, followed by a role as a Software Engineer at EISA from 2015 to 2016. He then worked at AFFINITY Portugal as a Software Developer from 2016 to 2018. His experience includes a significant tenure at FARFETCH, where he served as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 and then as a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as a Researcher at INESC-ID from 2014 to 2015.
Achievements in Software Development
João Granchinho has developed notable software applications, including a crypto tracking web application named Wallet Balance, which utilizes Angular 5 and is accessible online. He also created an Android puzzle game called Adpt, which employs OpenGL ES and Canvas and is available on the Google Play Store. His technical skills encompass over 4 years of backend development experience using .NET and T-SQL, along with over 2 years of experience as a full stack developer.