This is a presentation I did last month for The Virtual Worlds class for the FCSH University. It’s about mobile applications, the systems available, the general trends and what’s hot in each trend. Hope you enjoy it.
Position: Software Developer
Company: YDreams
Client:Santander
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Details: YDreams” largest project to date, “El Faro” Visitors Center, is the gateway to Santander Group”s financial complex, one of the largest financial institutions in the Euro zone. The center is a creative mix of advanced robotics, hi-res LED paneled columns and interactive interface design that offer visitors memorable and impactful forms of exploring the group”s history and global presence.
Knee-high autonomous robots greet and guide visitors to their destination in the center, a large-scale model of the financial campus uses augmented reality and advanced graphics to explore points of interest, and a 12-meter tactile, interactive wall senses when people approach, triggers eye-catching graphics and lets visitors explore multimedia contents about “Ciudad Group Santander”.
Position: Software Architect
Company: YDreams
Client:GreenVision Media
URL: http://www.gvmcorp.com/
Details: James is an IPhone Application for the hospitality sector. I was the Software Architect and Developer for the first version, a prototype for the W hotel in Montreal. After that I have been the Software Architect for version 2, helping a team of 4 developers developing the IPhone client application and the Backoffice.
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Function: Software Developer
Company: YDreams
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Details: Paragliding 3D Simulator for the Linhares da Beira area. The graphic simulation is integrated in the castle tower and you interact with the simulator using a real paragliding wing controls.
Function: Software Developer and Project Manager for several versions of this product.
Company: YDreams
Details: Responsible for the development for the first prototype and launch of the first unit in the Pinhel Castle.
Project Manager for Software component in version 3. This version was deployed in several sight seeing places in Portugal.
Journey beyond what your eyes can see with Virtual Sightseeing® – YDreams new scenic viewer for parks, monuments and heritage sites.
Featuring an impressive design, a truly intuitive interface and enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) technology, the VS Scenic Viewer provides an exciting way to explore information about the world that surrounds us.
Aiming the Virtual Sightseeing® unit at a landmark or notable point in the landscape gives you instant access to multimedia content super-imposed over the geo-referenced points the user chooses to learn more about.
Position: Project Manager
Company: YDreams and Magic Lantern
URL: http://www.cristianoronaldogame.com/
Details: Responsible for the pre-production of the game, selection of outsourcing partners and requirements definition. Technology consultant and quality assurance in the development phase.
Position: Project Manager for setup and installation in Barcelona and Berlin.
Company: YDreams
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Details: The Adidas Eye Ball visited Berlin, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Cologne, Paris and Milan, leaving an impact on all these vibrant locations. It also contributed towards Adidas winning the 2006 Eurobest Campaign Award.
Adidas, one of the main sponsors of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany, wanted to impact football fans and connect with them in inventive ways.
YDreams developed two 6-meter interactive multimedia orbs equipped with vanguard technology and a stunning design. Fans could connect to the Ball using their mobiles, or view real-time information on football news, weather information and access exclusive content related to Adidas sponsored players and teams. They could also test their speed skills by chasing a virtual onscreen soccer ball, or take part in a “cheer the loudest” type contest.
Berlin Setup
Position: Project Manager
Company: YDreams
Client:Nokia PT
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Details: Multiplayer Bluetooth location based game developed for Nokia N-Gage launch in Portugal.
Position: Project Manager
Company: YDreams and Magic Lantern
Client: BBC
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Position: Project Manager
Company: YDreams
Client: YDreams
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Details:Undercover 2 was a location based multiplayer game deployed world wide. I was responsible for managing the development team in all aspects of the game, software, design, coordination with sales and marketing.
The game was played by more that 10.000 players worldwide. It was a runner up in in the Navtech awards in 3GSM 2006 in the best mobile game category.
