I do

Welcome to my webpage. I am a software and media developer, independent producer, and engineering team leader. I have been in this business since 1995. My professional experience spans many industries, technologies and methodologies - while living in several countries in Europe, in the Americas, even in Africa. Antonio Ferreira is my 'artistic name', but I am also known as "Sergio" :-) 

Save time and money. Professional services that are ready, affordable and direct to the source.

Outsource your content or work directly. This avoids intermediaries and overhead, but also precious time in getting who you need to tackle your project. Vet me directly, I am ready to provide the strongest, verifiable references.

Flexible Rates

My rates are competitive, commensurate to current market rates - without the overhead from intermediate agencies. You save on commissions paid, or on the overhead from intermediaries. And that is valid for my team as well!

Business Solutions

With my experience, I am able to provide full business solutions, instead of just a part of it or a complete project task. Consult me for staffing and leading a full team or to deliver a complete software application and solution.

Global

I am fully ready to work globally as remote, in any time zone. That is the preferred choice, but I am open to discuss conditions in case in-person work is necessary. If leading a team, I ensure that everything works smoothly and as if we were present in the same room. 

Databases

Programming

I have expertise in several programming languages: Perl, PHP, Java are the top of my list, but I also do Python and bash programming, as well as Node.js and React.

Code Modernization

One of the types of work I have been called to deliver many times is the modernization of old applications and code.  Bring that old code to a modern platform, modernize your website and apps. 

Data Migrations

Old data kept in legacy formats may be an asset to your business, but will eventually become problematic to maintain. Call to learn how I can help with it.

Ask me more about production services, data migrations or software development. 

Call me now:     +1 647 812 6720

In a time where email contact is abused by spam and scammers, I chose the old fashion way, the direct contact. Call me, and if I can't take your call immediately, leave a message. Remember, I'll need to know how to contact you back, and why you called me. Thank you!

what coworkers say about me...


Sergio [Antonio Ferreira] is an excellent team leader, with very good communication skills. Even in the toughest challenges, he can motivate a team and drive a project to success.
João Cavalheiro
Director of Engineering at PandaDoc


Sergio [Antonio Ferreira] was effective project and team leader. [...] Sergio maintained cooperative and relaxed atmosphere within the team so we could perform better and follow software delivery deadlines. It was professionally rewarding working in Sergio team.
Anna Farley
Senior Software Developer - Automated Testing at Thales

some projects delivered - on time, within budget:

  • Blogs platform - PT COM Project Coordinator, Architect and Perl Developer - Responsible for the Design and Architecture of the solution for Blogs Sapo, integrating hardware resources with LiveJournal, MySQL replicated and fault tolerant databases. Also responsible for coordination and leading of the Perl Developers team participating hands on and helping the development team. Telecom Industry
  • Exictos Portal - IBM Global Services Developed solutions for Websphere Portal Server, Workflow and Lotus WCM, MQSeries, Messaging and Workflow (JMS, EJB), integrating architecture and processes for BPM (Business Process Management). Java, Oracle and DB2, Websphere Application Server, Lotus Portal Server. Banking Industry.
  • Global Automakers of Canada Major PHP code maintenance, and MySQL database fixing for this complex production statistics and reporting system for the automotive industry (Global Automakers of Canada). Maintenance and on-going support, coding of all changes. The system is in production and serves all members with up to date info and data about the Automotive Industry for all of Canada.

major global clients

As an independent contractor, directly taking projects or leading development teams

IBM Global Services
Walmart Canada
Portugal Telecom
Grupo Bensaude (Azores)
Guestcentric (Europe)
Greenwich Associates (Canada)
Expert Solutions (Brazil)
Sonaecom (Portugal)

Antonio Ferreira,
a professional that's been in this career for over twenty five years.
Experience counts. Skill matters.

Contact

Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

+1 (647) 812 6720

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