Summary
André Pinto is a product-focused engineering leader and 2x founder with 17+ years of software experience and nine years in senior leadership roles, currently serving as VP of Front-End & Engineering Partner at ALTAR.io in Lisbon. He specializes in bridging code, design, product, and leadership to deliver client-facing digital products across 100+ projects, combining hands-on front-end craftsmanship with product strategy. His background spans startups, consultancies, and large financial institutions where he led mobile and web architecture, reflecting a rare mix of creative arts training and technical delivery. As a serial entrepreneur and long-term independent consultant, he brings practical experience from founding engineering-focused businesses to scaling teams and processes. Known for turning UX-sensitive requirements into robust front-end systems, he often operates at the intersection of design and engineering rather than purely technical or managerial silos. Based in Lisbon, he pairs an arts and multimedia degree with deep practical experience, which informs a design-aware approach to engineering leadership.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Licenciatura Artes Plásticas e Multimédia, Licenciatura Artes Plásticas e Multimédia at Instituto Politécnico de Beja
Spanish, English, Portuguese, French