Pedro Cunha

Pedro Cunha

Product Engineer building scalable, revenue-driven digital products.

I turn complex ideas into scalable, revenue-generating platforms, bridging product strategy and engineering execution.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptRuby on RailsNode.jsSupabaseTailwind CSSStorybookAtomic Design
8 years building production systemsExperience across startups, consulting & event managementDesign system & frontend architecture specialist

About

I'm a product-focused engineer working at the intersection of strategy, design systems, and scalable frontend architecture.

Over the past years, I've worked across consulting, early-stage startups, Web3 projects, and global-scale platforms, helping teams turn ambiguous ideas into production-ready systems.

What I naturally gravitate toward:

  • Structuring vague product ideas into clear roadmaps
  • Designing scalable frontend architectures
  • Building design systems that accelerate iteration
  • Bridging founders and engineering teams
  • Shipping fast without sacrificing long-term quality

I care deeply about ownership, clarity in product direction, and building systems that generate measurable business impact.

Experience

Nov 2022 - Present

Software Engineer

Web Summit·Porto, Portugal

Currently helping build and maintain a large-scale conference management platform using Ruby on Rails, from attendee onboarding to event logistics and meeting scheduling. Previously developed front-end components across multiple high-traffic websites while serving as Scrum Master. Later joined a team building internal mobile applications with React Native to improve operational efficiency and internal tooling.

Events & Tech ConferencesRuby on RailsReact NativeNext.js
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

Frontend Engineer

Edge·Porto, Portugal

Developed the frontend for a Web3 Creator Platform enabling real-time marketing campaigns with verified Web2 and Web3 influencers. Built marketing automation features and influencer verification flows. First full-time role in a Web3 company, working fully remote.

Web3 / Marketing TechWeb3Ethers.js
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Frontend Developer

Smart Consulting·Porto, Portugal

Built an e-learning platform for maintenance workers of industrial packaging machines and a content management dashboard where creators could manage all courses (client: Fette Compacting). Stepped outside my comfort zone by picking up Vue.js on the job. Mentored junior developers through sprint cycles and code reviews. Full remote position.

Industrial / E-LearningVue.jsREST APIs
Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

Frontend Developer

Mudey·Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Developed insurance simulation and purchase platforms, an internal dashboard for customer management, and a wallet-style client area where users could track and manage all their policies. Sole frontend developer for most of my tenure, which forced rapid technical and interpersonal growth in an early-stage startup environment. Transitioned to fully remote when the pandemic hit.

InsurtechReactGraphQL
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

Junior Web Developer

Bright Technologies·Porto, Portugal

Developed turnkey websites for startups within the group's portfolio. First professional experience building production web applications from scratch, working closely with designers and backend teams to ship on tight timelines.

Software HouseReact.js, Next.js
Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

UI/UX Developer

WireMaze·Porto, Portugal

Built city council websites using an internal website builder platform. Conducted training sessions for client technical managers on CMS tooling for content insertion and ongoing maintenance. Hybrid UI/UX role bridging design decisions with frontend implementation.

GovTechHTMLCSSJavaScript
2014 - 2017

Bachelor's Degree, New Communication Technologies

Universidade de Aveiro·Aveiro, Portugal

Projects & Freelance

What I Do

  • Architect scalable frontend systems (React, Next.js, Vue.js)
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives when needed
  • Build 0 to 1 platforms from idea to production
  • Bridge product vision with technical execution
  • Implement design systems

Rent4Ring

Platform

Built the full platform for Rent4Ring, a premium car rental service at the Nürburgring Nordschleife operating since 2009. Developed the website end-to-end. Direct revenue impact on vehicle reservations.

RACINO

Design System

Designed and implemented the launch platform and full design system using atomic design principles and Storybook. Enabled rapid product iteration with founders.

DeFire

Web3

Owned frontend architecture and smart contract integrations for token presales. First hands-on experience bridging blockchain logic with user-facing UX.

Currently Building

DriveCell

In Progress

Building something new, details coming soon.

How I Think

  • Ownership over tasks
  • Long-term maintainability
  • Business impact, not just code quality
  • Clarity in product direction

Open To

  • Product Engineer / Frontend Engineer roles
  • AI-adjacent platforms
  • High-ownership startup environments
  • Selective freelance collaborations