David Francisco
About David Francisco
David Francisco is a Front End Web Developer at Tynker since 2018, with prior experience in various roles including Lead Front-end Developer and Designer at 1776 and UNION. He holds a Master's degree in Informatics Engineering from the University of Coimbra and has a strong interest in web usability and open source development.
Work at Tynker
David Francisco has been employed at Tynker as a Front-end Web Developer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing user-friendly web interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience. His tenure at Tynker spans six years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving educational technology.
Previous Experience in Web Development
Prior to his current position, David held several roles in web development. He worked as a Lead Front-end Developer and Designer at 1776 from 2015 to 2017. He then transitioned to UNION for a six-month period in 2018, also as a Lead Front-end Developer and Designer. Earlier in his career, he served as a Full-stack Developer and Designer at Disruption Corporation from 2014 to 2015, and as a Web Designer at jeKnowledge from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
David holds a Master's degree in Informatics Engineering from the University of Coimbra, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering from the same university, studying from 2007 to 2010. His academic background provides a solid foundation in web development and design principles.
Background in Open Source and Usability
David is passionate about open source and open specifications, reflecting his commitment to collaborative software development. He has a particular interest in web usability, indicating his focus on creating intuitive and user-friendly web interfaces. This interest aligns with his professional roles, where user experience is a priority.
Internships and Early Career
David began his career with various internships and positions that contributed to his development skills. He worked as an Intern at IPN from 2011 to 2012 and held a Grant Holder position there from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he participated in a Physics Summer Program at Universidade de Aveiro in 2006, which provided him with early exposure to academic research.