I am Tomaz Saraiva,
a software developer
based in Lisbon.
About
I created my first virtual environment to assist individuals with PTSD, which ignited my
passion for merging psychology and technology.
With over a decade of experience in software development—primarily in XR, video
games,and mobile apps—I have delivered numerous client projects and developed multiple
solutions for mental health research.
Additionally, I have taught university-level courses for over ten years.
My goal is to create impactful products while sharing my expertise to help others do the
same.
Expertise
- Extended Reality
- Video Games
- Mobile Apps
Experience
Freelance
Software Developer
August 2015 - Present
- Developed 5+ mobile applications for diverse clients;
- Contributed to the development of at least two published games;
- Implemented multiple prototypes for mobile, web and VR/AR platforms.
Universidade Lusófona
Research Assistant
February 2022 - February 2023
- Developed multiple Virtual Reality simulations for training purposes;
- Helped streamlining processes between research and development teams with
custom Unity tools;
- Trained and mentored video games students in Virtual Reality development using
Unity.
Education
Restart - Instituto de Criatividade, Artes e Novas Tecnologias
Video games development
July 2012
Professional course encompassing the entire video games development lifecycle. From conceptualization and design to development and release.
The University of Salford
MSc in Creative Games
July 2010
Master's degree program focused on exploring the creative use of video games in diverse cultural contexts.
Recent Works
Here are some of my favourite projects.
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Virtual Reality DevelopmentEnhance.
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Game DevelopmentBetween Me and The Night.
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Mobile App DevelopmentShop in Porto.
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Virtual Environment DevelopmentWorld Virtual Fair.
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Unity ToolsVR Gaze Interaction System.
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Video TutorialsFrom Scratch into Unity.
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or just want to chat — shoot me a message.