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I'm Tiago da Silva, but you may know me as mafrasil - a moniker inspired by my full name. Welcome to my digital abode, mafrasil.com, a reflection of my journey as a web developer
Mid-1990s
My journey with computers began in the mid-1990s, when I was just a child.
1999-2000
By the age of 10, I was already dabbling in HTML with the aid of Microsoft Word and FrontPage.
Mid-2000s
My affinity for web development grew over the years, and by 15, I was selling my first HTML, CSS, and PHP websites.
Late 2000s
Throughout my school years, I freelanced in web development, honing my skills in HTML, CSS, PHP, and later, Laravel and jQuery.
2014
In 2014, I launched my own digital media company, Skift Media. As the publisher of IGN Portugal, we dominated the Portuguese video game and entertainment scene.
2019
In December 2019, I joined Appetite Creative, a digital marketing/creative studio based in Spain, as a Tech Director. I've worked on over 50 diverse projects, using a wide array of technologies.
2020-2023
I continued to work as Tech Director at Appetite Creative, overseeing diverse web projects and expanding my skills in areas like Rust and Web 3.0 development.
In December 2019, I embarked on a new journey with Appetite Creative, a digital marketing/creative studio based in Spain, taking on the role of Tech Director. Over an enriching span of four years, my portfolio expanded to include more than 50 diverse projects, ranging from innovative websites to complex platforms
The technologies I worked with were as varied as the projects themselves, encompassing PHP, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, GitHub, Rust, Solana, MySQL, and services like Supabase, Graphql. This journey was further enriched by the opportunity to collaborate with prestigious clients such as Vodafone, Tetrapak, and Pepsi.
Beyond my professional life, I am a seeker at heart. Whether it's new technologies, frameworks, or personal improvements, I am driven by a relentless ambition to learn and grow. When I'm not coding or exploring the latest tech trends, you can find me at the gym, meditating, or embarking on a new personal development journey
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Work
I'm delighted to share a collection of some of the projects I've been fortunate enough to work on throughout my career. Due to confidentiality agreements, I can't showcase all of my work (50+ projects), particularly projects from my tenure at Appetite Creative. However, I've selected a few that highlight the range of my skills and the variety of challenges I've tackled.
Each project here not only represents a final product but also a learning experience, an opportunity to solve problems, and a chance to help businesses achieve their goals.
Please note that while I was at times part of a larger team on these projects, I'll specifically mention my contributions to each one to give a clear picture of my role and capabilities.