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Sérgio Cruz

Barcelos - Braga [email protected]

With experience in both software engineering and football coaching, I apply agile and iterative methods to lead teams, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. Whether building tech solutions or developing young athletes, I focus on collaboration, clear goals, and long-term growth. My goal is always to create value — for the team, the project, and the people involved.

Experience

Senior Web Developer

Intelitec Solutions

Lead full-stack development for enterprise applications with a focus on scalability and maintainability. Introduced agile practices to streamline workflows, mentored junior developers, and collaborated with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

March 2013 - Present

Web Developer

Intelitec Solutions

Developed and maintained responsive web applications, contributing to both front-end and back-end codebases. Participated in agile sprints, client demos, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions on time.

December 2011 - March 2013

Junior Web Designer

Shout! Media Productions

Created user-centric designs and graphics for websites and marketing campaigns. Supported senior designers in producing mockups and UI components while collaborating with developers to ensure design consistency in final builds.

July 2010 - December 2011

Web Design Intern

Shout! Media Productions

Assisted in creating layouts, graphics, and web-ready assets for various client projects. Gained foundational experience in HTML, CSS, and design software while contributing to collaborative design efforts.

September 2008 - June 2010

Football Coach (Internship)

Gverreiros do Futuro – SC Braga

Coached youth teams (U10 to U14) in a structured training environment focused on technical development, tactical awareness, and team discipline. Responsible for planning training sessions, managing matchday squads, and participating in talent identification and recruitment events.

September 2024 – Present

Head Coach (Amateur Senior Team)

Lijó FC

Led a senior amateur football team in local competitions, developing game strategies, organizing training schedules, and promoting team spirit and discipline. Focused on adapting modern football principles to a grassroots context, balancing competitiveness and community engagement.

2020 – Present

Education

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (IPCA)

Mestrado em Engenharia de Software

Curso concluído com sucesso, com exceção do projeto final (em fase de preparação).

2016 – Presente

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (IPCA)

Licenciatura em Engenharia de Software

Forte formação em desenvolvimento web, programação orientada a objetos, estruturas de dados e bases de dados relacionais.

2012 – 2016

Mediática Sports (Certificado IPDJ)

Curso de Treinador de Futebol - Grau I

Formação certificada que permite treinar em contexto de formação até ao escalão Sub-13. Inclui prática pedagógica supervisionada.

2024

Escola Secundária de Barcelos

Curso Tecnológico / Científico-Humanístico

Concluído com média positiva, com foco nas áreas de matemática, ciências e tecnologias.

2000 – 2003

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Software Engineering Workflow
  • Agile Development & Scrum
  • Clean Code & SOLID Principles
  • CI/CD & Git-based Version Control
  • RESTful APIs & Microservices
Coaching & Leadership
  • Planning & Execution of Football Training Sessions
  • Development of Young Players (ages 6–14)
  • Game Analysis & Tactical Adjustments
  • Leadership & Communication with Players and Parents

Interests

Outside of my work in software engineering, I'm deeply passionate about football. I currently coach youth teams and am pursuing my professional path in football training with the same discipline and focus I bring to the tech world.

When I’m not coaching or coding, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, including our energetic Beagle. I also appreciate long walks, strategic games, and reading about leadership, psychology, and sports methodology.

I have a strong interest in lifelong learning — whether it's mastering new programming tools, exploring tactical football systems, or simply cooking a good homemade meal.

Awards & Certifications

  • Football Coaching Course – Level I (Mediática Sports, IPDJ Certified)
  • Leadership and Team Management Certification (WE Leadership Academy, 2022)
  • Internal Recognition – Software Engineer & Team Lead (WEMAKEIT, 2021)
  • Professional Merit Award – Human Resources Management (Construgomes, 2014)
  • Active Coaching Intern – Gverreiros do Futuro Football Academy (2024–2025)