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About me

Hello, I'm João

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Bio

My focus is on creating great, accessible and rich web experiences for everyone. I've been lucky enough to have been doing that for the last 15 years.

I’m a Design Engineer, which means I handle both sides of the digital product process, from original UI design and wireframes all the way into production code. Instead of handing off mockups and hoping for the best, I design with technical realities in mind and code with an eye for detail.

When I’m not behind a screen, you can find me behind a mic as a radio host, catching live gigs, or diving into the world of craft beer. I also stay active at the gym and prioritize quality time with my wife and son

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Expertise & Services

I help organizations build accessible, high-performing digital experiences that don't just meet EAA, ADA, and WCAG standards - they exceed them, creating sustainable compliance frameworks that scale with regulatory evolution.

Hands-on, tailored training that aligns corporate and academic teams on accessibility best practices. I translate complex standards into actionable workflows that ensure WCAG, EAA, and ADA compliance while establishing scalable, inclusive Design System foundations.

Engaging presentations and keynotes for conferences, companies, and universities, exploring the intersection of UX excellence, frontend performance, and strategic accessibility planning.

Building high-quality, high-performance web applications with an unwavering focus on global accessibility compliance and governance.

Strategic, in-depth analysis of existing codebases, delivering clear, actionable roadmaps to achieve international legal compliance, optimize performance, and elevate product quality.

Professional Experience

  • Revolut

    Frontend Engineer

    Duration:January 2026untilJuly 2026

    Location:Remote

  • Feedzai

    Advanced Frontend Engineer and Accessibility advocate

    Duration:2024until2026

    Location:Coimbra, Portugal

  • Farfetch

    Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

    Duration:2023until2024

    Location:Porto, Portugal

  • Feedzai

    Senior Frontend Engineer and Accessibility advocate

    Duration:2019until2023

    Location:Coimbra, Portugal

  • ISEC

    Invited assistant professor

    Duration:2022until2023

    Location:Coimbra, Portugal

  • WIT Software

    UI and Graphic Designer, Frontend Developer

    Duration:2013until2019

    Location:Coimbra, Portugal

  • Load Interactive

    Web, Mobile and Graphic Designer

    Duration:2012until2013

    Location:Aveiro, Portugal

  • joaodias.me

    Web and Graphic designer (freelance)

    Duration:2008until2012

    Location:Figueira da Foz, Portugal

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Tech Skills

Let's Connect!

I'm currently available for Senior Frontend Engineering and Accessibility Consulting roles across Europe and globally.

My expertise helps organizations build accessible Design Systems, achieve EAA or ADA compliance, and elevate a team's accessibility maturity.

Let's build digital products that meet the moment.

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