João Faustino
Lead Frontend Engineer TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Bitcoin, Stacks, PSBTs, Wallet SDKs at Zest Protocol
Leiria, Portugal
Summary
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Top SchoolJoão Faustino is a Lead Frontend Engineer with nine years of experience building high-performance TypeScript applications and design systems, currently driving frontend architecture at Zest Protocol. He combines deep expertise in Next.js, React, Tailwind and monorepos with practical Web3 and Bitcoin work—implementing PSBT-based flows, wallet abstractions, and Stacks integrations. Known for lifting legacy platforms into modern stacks, he focuses on performance, developer experience, and long-term maintainability while routinely shipping fintech and DeFi products. João leverages AI-driven workflows to accelerate development, automate refactoring and generate tests, making his teams measurably more productive. A former educator and dental technician, he brings meticulous attention to detail and a knack for translating complex domains into clear, scalable engineering systems. Based in Leiria, Portugal, he also contributes to open tooling around wallet SDKs and internal platform packages.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Dental Technology Dental Science, Bachelor of Dental Technology Dental Science at University of LisbonJunior Fullstack Developer, Junior Fullstack Developer at Code for All_
French, Portuguese, English
Github Skills (86)
validation10
javascript9
laravel9
experiences9
remix9
css9
ports9
remix-run9
framer-motion8
fundamentals8
github8
git8
api-client7
blockstack7
service-worker7
Programming languages (10)
Github contributions (5)
dgcst/DuckHunt
May 2017 - Jun 2017
Contributions:33 commits, 25 pushes, 7 branches in 6 days
MetalMethod/CherryIsland
Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
Contributions:45 commits, 41 pushes, 19 branches in 1 year 11 months
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