Ricardo Alves
@ricardoalves
WordPress Developer and UI/UX leader crafting SEO-focused, performance-ready web experiences.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I’m a WordPress Developer focused on turning ideas into effective, well-structured digital solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve excelled at creative problem solving and building experiences that make a real difference for both companies and customers.
I bring strong hands-on expertise with Elementor Pro, GeneratePress, GenerateBlocks, and WooCommerce, plus a clear emphasis on performance and SEO. I’ve also led UI/UX teams—setting usability standards, distributing and owning delivery deadlines, and ensuring quality control—while maintaining proactive, results-oriented communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WordPress Developer
Dengun
Jul 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 2 months)
Developed WordPress sites using Elementor Pro, GeneratePress, GenerateBlocks, and WooCommerce, creating custom layouts from Figma designs. Optimized performance/SEO and implemented plugin and marketing-service integrations, including technical support and form automation.
UI/UX Team Leader
Universal Kraft
May 2021 - Apr 2022 (11 months)
Led and motivated the UI/UX team while defining usability standards for web interfaces. Managed task allocation and deadlines, provided technical support, and supported quality control through the delivery process.
UI/UX Team Leader
Goldylocks - Soluções De Gestão Empresarial
Mar 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 6 months)
Provided UI/UX team leadership and implemented usability standards for web interfaces. Coordinated task distribution, deadline planning/monetization, delivered technical support, and ensured quality through review and control.
UI/UX Team Leader
Irreverence Waves
Apr 2018 - Feb 2019 (10 months)
Led the design/webdesign team and established standards to continuously improve capabilities and delivery toward goals. Managed task allocation, monitored deadlines, provided technical support, and performed quality control across outputs.
Marketing & Web Developer
Vanalnox
Jan 2008 - Dec 2016 (8 years 11 months)
Managed company and brand image and communication for Vanalnox and Vanalnoxmarine, handling content management and social networking. Delivered site layout work and digital marketing strategy across brands.
Design Web Team Leader
Segundo Ciatlavo, Lda
Aug 2001 - Apr 2011 (9 years 8 months)
Led and motivated the design/webdesign team, defining standards to improve skills and achievement of project goals. Coordinated task distribution, managed deadlines, provided technical support, and carried out quality control.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Degree, Environment Design
2007 - 2008
Completed a degree program in Environment Design at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Bachelor's Degree, Arts, Communication and Design
1997 - 2001
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Communication and Design from the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo.
Escola Profissional de Felgueiras
Graphic Arts Technician (Level III), Graphic Arts
1994 - 1997
Completed Graphic Arts Technician Level III at Escola Profissional de Felgueiras.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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Skills
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