Software Developer — Portugal

Available for work

Vortexia.

Sandro Alves

I don't wait for opportunities... I build them!

I'm a self-taught programmer who runs his own infrastructure with his own microservices, interested in programming, systems administration, and Artificial Intelligence.

Contact Me Git Repos

LinuxSelf-hostingC / C++DockerGit / ForgejoShell ScriptingServer AdminPythonWayland / wlrootsAI / LLMsNetwork SecurityTypeScript

About

About Me

I am a software developer with a strong interest in programming, systems administration, and artificial intelligence, known for my self-taught mindset and proactive approach to learning.

I have practical experience with Linux environments, self-hosted services (including email and web servers), and open-source project development, which demonstrates my ability to solve problems, explore new technologies, and continuously improve my skills.

Through my academic background and internships, I have gained practical experience in technical support, process automation, web development, and data analysis, maintaining a professional profile that is analytical, adaptable, and focused on continuous improvement.

Self-Taught & Proactive

I learn independently and proactively, both inside and outside the workplace, always exploring new technologies and concepts.

Linux & Self-Hosting

I manage my own infrastructure: email server, Git server, cloud storage, and search engine — all on Linux, all self-hosted.

Open-Source Builder

I develop open-source projects as a hobby — from Wayland compositors to local AI interfaces — solving real problems and learning in the process.

Blog

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August 6, 2026

First Post

A brief introduction about me and this blog: a source of information and a way to express my opinions and ideas

PersonalIntroduction

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Projects

The Z Ecosystem

Zurin

Modular Wayland Compositor

Modular Wayland compositor with Dwindle tiling, TOML config, hot-reload, and cursor-aware window placement.

CC++wlrootsWayland

ZBar

Minimalist Wayland Status Bar

Minimalist Wayland status bar with modular widgets for workspaces, volume, network, battery, clock, and Python script integration.

CWayland

ZMenu

Fast Wayland Menu Launcher

Fast Wayland menu launcher with TOML/JSON support, fuzzy filtering, vim-style keyboard navigation, dmenu mode, and Zurin integration.

CWayland

More Projects

SafeZone

Encrypted TUI Credential Manager

Encrypted TUI credential manager using AES-256 and SHA-512 for secure local credential storage.

CC++ncursesOpenSSL

EmailMarketingAI

AI-Powered Email Marketing Tool

Tool to collect emails from web pages and send AI-generated outreach emails.

PythonAIWeb Scraping

Infra

Self-Hosted Infrastructure

Fully self-hosted ecosystem running on Linux, powered by Docker

E-Mail

mail.vortexia.wiki

Self-hosted email server powered by Mailcow.

Mailcow-dockerizedDockerPostfixDovecot

Git

git.vortexia.wiki

Self-hosted Git service powered by Forgejo.

ForgejoForgejoDockerPostgreSQL

Cloud Storage

cloud.vortexia.wiki

Self-hosted cloud storage and file sharing.

CloudreveCloudreveDocker

Search

search.vortexia.wiki

Privacy-focused metasearch engine powered by SearXNG.

SearXNGSearXNGDockerPython

Vault

vault.vortexia.wiki

Self-hosted password manager powered by Passbolt.

PassboltPassboltDockerPHP

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Experience

2025Internship

Technical Support Intern

Escola Básica D. Pedro Varela — Montijo, Portugal

Installation of operating systems and software
Automation of diagnostic processes
Troubleshooting and repairs

2024Internship

Data & Web Intern

SETAAB --- SINDICATO NACIONAL DOS TRABALHADORES DA AGRICULTURA, FLORESTA, PESCA, TURISMO, INDUSTRIA ALIMENTAR, BEBIDAS E AFINS — Montijo, Portugal

Data collection, analysis, and manipulation using forms tools and Microsoft Excel
Website testing and design review
Video and image creation with Artificial Intelligence tools

2022 — 2026Education

Computer Systems Management and Programming Technician

Escola Profissional do Montijo — Montijo, Portugal

Academic background in software development and IT
Focus on networking, application programming, and web development

Skills

Languages

C / C++PythonTypeScript

Systems & Admin

LinuxWayland / wlrootsShell ScriptingServer AdminNetwork Security

DevOps & Infrastructure

DockerSelf-hostingGit / Forgejo

AI & Machine Learning

AI / LLMs

Want to collaborate? Have a question? Let's talk.

Contact

I'm always open to discussing new projects, ideas, or opportunities. Feel free to reach out.

[email protected]