Software Developer · Available for projects

Founding Engineer · Available for the right project

Available for freelance projects

Apps built from zero to launch.

Apps built from zero to launch.

Helping companies turn ideas into production-ready software through AI-powered workflows that deliver what used to take a team.

Helping companies turn ideas into production-ready software through AI-powered workflows that deliver what used to take a team.

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About

Hi, I'm Duarte Monteiro

I've shipped web and mobile apps for 8 years across automotive, ecommerce, betting, fintech, web3 and AI, often from the ground up. I started in graphic design. I care as much about how something feels as how it works.

I've spent 8 years building apps from the ground up. I started in graphic design. I care as much about how something feels as how it works.

A multidisciplinary designer with 6+ years of experience crafting brand identities and digital products for startups and established companies across world

8+ years

Shipping products

8+ years

Shipping products

6+

Teams led & mentored

6+

Teams led & mentored

What I do

From idea to app store, end-to-end.

From idea to app store, end-to-end.

  • Mobile apps

  • Web apps

  • AI Integrations

  • Framer development

  • Mobile apps

  • Web apps

  • AI Integrations

  • Framer development

  • Product Architecture

  • Design Systems

  • UI/UX Design

  • Motion Design

  • DevOps

  • Product Architecture

  • Design Systems

  • UI/UX Design

  • Motion Design

  • DevOps

How it works

Here's how I take an idea to production.

Here's how I take an idea to production.

01

Book a free discovery call

A casual 30-minute conversation about your project, goals, and where you need help. No commitments, no pressure.

01

Book a free discovery call

A casual 30-minute conversation about your project, goals, and where you need help. No commitments, no pressure.

02

Receive your action plan

Within 48 hours you'll receive a detailed scope, timeline, and pricing. No guesswork, no hidden costs.

03

Let's start building

Once we're aligned, we get to work. I like keep iteration cycles short so focus stays on what matters.

03

Let's start building

Once we're aligned, we get to work. I like keep iteration cycles short so focus stays on what matters.

Software Developer · Available for projects

Available for freelance projects

Got an app to build? Let's make it real.

Available now for projects and contracts. Based in Dubai. If you need a founding engineer or technical lead who understands design, let's talk.

Helping companies stand out in crowded markets through brand and product design

What do you build?

Mobile apps, web apps, AI-powered features and agents, design systems, and automated deployments. Full pipeline from proof of concept to app store.

Who do you work with?

Startups building their first product and enterprises adding mobile to an existing one. I've worked as a founding engineer and led development teams.

Where are you based?

Dubai, UAE. I'm eligible for full-time roles and freelance contracts globally.

How do you work?

I start by finding the goal behind your product. I use AI-powered workflows to keep sprints short and iteration fast. Something testable every week. Progress is visible on week one.

How much do you charge?

Depends on scope and engagement type. I'm open to project-based, retainer, and full-time arrangements. Drop me an email and I'll give you a straight answer.

Do you use AI?

Yes. Claude Code and Cursor are part of my daily workflow. Not vibe coding. I focus on architecture and product decisions, AI handles the repeatable work. Together we output the workload of a team.

What do you build?

Mobile apps, web apps, AI-powered features and agents, design systems, and automated deployments. Full pipeline from proof of concept to app store.

Who do you work with?

Startups building their first product and enterprises adding mobile to an existing one. I've worked as a founding engineer and led development teams.

Where are you based?

Dubai, UAE. I'm eligible for full-time roles and freelance contracts globally.

How do you work?

I start by finding the goal behind your product. I use AI-powered workflows to keep sprints short and iteration fast. Something testable every week. Progress is visible on week one.

How much do you charge?

Depends on scope and engagement type. I'm open to project-based, retainer, and full-time arrangements. Drop me an email and I'll give you a straight answer.

Do you use AI?

Yes. Claude Code and Cursor are part of my daily workflow. Not vibe coding. I focus on architecture and product decisions, AI handles the repeatable work. Together we output the workload of a team.

What do you build?

Do I need to be good with Framer?

Will my site look like every other template?

How do you work?

How much do you charge?

Do you use AI?