About

Hugo Amorim

Building products
that matter.

I'm a full-stack developer who started in design, and that background never turned off. I focus on how things look, feel, and function, all at the same time. That's what makes me useful to startups: one person who can take a product from idea to production, eliminating gaps, delays, and confusion. I collaborate closely with founders, provide regular async updates, and make time for check-ins or deep dives as needed. My approach is open and flexible—whether you prefer frequent touchpoints or lightweight weekly summaries, I keep communication clear and transparent.

I've spent years with JavaScript tools like React, Next.js, Node.js, and React Native, building real products for real users. I've launched SaaS platforms, mobile apps, clinical dashboards, and internal tools as both a solo developer and in teams at companies like EY. I've also studied product management, so I don't just write code—I question whether features should exist at all.

If you need someone who can handle the entire product, not just the code, and cover strategy, design, and engineering, I'm ready to help.

Beliefs

This is what
I believe in.

01

I design what I build and build what I design

There are no handoffs or miscommunications. You work with one person who understands the entire product, from wireframe to launch.

02

I diagnose before I code

I start every engagement by understanding the real problem. What does the user need? What's the actual constraint? That answer shapes everything I build for you.

03

I think in systems, not features

A button is part of a larger flow, linked to a database, and supports a business goal. I look at how product, design, data, and code all connect, so you don't need a separate person for each part.

04

I price for impact, not hours

You're not paying for hours at a desk. You get a product thinker, designer, and engineer in one, plus the speed of not coordinating between people.

05

I go deep, not wide

I focus on mastering tools I trust rather than trying every framework. Going deep beats going wide when you need real products by deadlines.

06

I own the outcome, not just the task

I stay involved after delivery. I care about performance, accessibility, and post-launch improvements. What matters is that the product works for real people, not just that the code runs.

07

I am direct and transparent

If something isn't working, I'll tell you promptly. If there's a better solution, I'll suggest it. No surprises or scope changes—just open, honest teamwork.

Projects

01
SimpleSeverance

Most employees have no idea if their severance offer is fair. I designed and built a SaaS platform that walks users through a 90+ question assessment, scores their package across multiple risk dimensions with AI, and tells them what to do next. Solo founder, end-to-end.

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02
53 Peaks

Colorado hikers didn't have one place to find partners, set up carpools, or check trail conditions for the state's 53 fourteeners. I designed and built a cross-platform mobile app from the ground up, handling UX, the React Native frontend, Node.js API, and MongoDB backend.

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03
Medical Platform

Doctors were toggling between systems to cross-reference patient data. I built the data visualization layer for a clinical dashboard at EY that unified vitals, labs, and treatment recommendations into a single view. React, Redux Toolkit, TypeScript.

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04
HVAC Diagnosis

Field technicians were diagnosing HVAC equipment with paper manuals and phone calls. I helped build a mobile app at EY that standardized their workflows with structured diagnostics, real-time performance charts, and offline-friendly UX. React Native, Redux Toolkit, GraphQL.

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05
Insurance Risk Assessment

Underwriters at Hannover Re were stuck with slow, legacy server-based calculators for health risk scoring. I modernized the tooling into a web-based React app with a client-side calculation engine, AWS backend, and multi-language support for global teams.

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Process

How I work.

01
Understand & Evaluate

I start by learning your business, users, and technical landscape. What exists, what's broken, what matters most. No assumptions.

02
Define Strategy & Scope

I turn what I learn into a clear technical plan, including architecture choices, data models, API contracts, and a prioritized roadmap.

03
Build & Iterate

I work in focused sprints, delivering working software early and often. I handle everything from design and frontend to backend and deployment, covering the whole process.

04
Ship & Refine

I launch to production, watch how people use the product, and make improvements based on real data. The product is never truly finished; it keeps evolving.

Skills

01

Frontend

  • React / Next.js
  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • React Native
  • Redux Toolkit / RTK Query
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • Tailwind CSS
02

Backend

  • Node.js / Express
  • Supabase / PostgreSQL
  • AWS (Lambdas, S3, Amplify)
  • REST APIs / GraphQL
  • Auth & Session Management
  • AI / LLM Integration
03

Design

  • Wireframing / Prototyping
  • User Research
  • Figma
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Design Systems
  • Information Architecture
04

Methods

  • Agile / Scrum
  • TDD / Unit Testing
  • CI/CD
  • Responsive Design
  • UI/UX Methodologies

Hire Me

From idea to launch.

I'm available for freelance and contract work in full-stack development, React/Next.js, and AI-powered features. I can start new projects immediately, with no waitlist. If you're interested, let's discuss your project and how I can help.

Let's Connect!

Email

Hugo.amorim.dev24@gmail.com

Phone

720-263-7278

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