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
- Developed XR projects using Unity, focusing on VR/AR integration;
- Led development efforts and participated in meetings with project
partners;
- Designed solutions for real use cases of XR technologies in industrial
contexts.
Software Developer
Freelancer
August 2015 - Present
- Developed 5+ mobile applications for diverse clients;
- Contributed to the development of at least 2 published games;
- Developed multiple projects for mobile, web and XR platforms.
Education
Professional course encompassing the entire video games development lifecycle. From conceptualization and design to development and release.
Master's degree program focused on exploring the creative use of video games in diverse cultural contexts.
Recent Works
Here are some of my latest projects.
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Mobile App DevelopmentE-mergir -
Video SeriesFrom Scratch into Unity -
Plugins & ToolsUnity Plugins -
Game DevelopmentBeetle's Land -
Virtual Reality DevelopmentEnhance -
Game DevelopmentBetween Me and The Night
Enhance
Enhance is a Virtual Reality brain training app that offers a daily cognitive workout of short, intense and fun games designed to help test and train your cognitive skills.
Project link- Virtual Reality Development
- Game Development
Between Me and The Night
‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.
- Game Development
Beetle's Land
Beetle's Land is a 2D singleplayer game for Android and IOS devices. The player controls a beetle that goes around the world in search for the lost past of his Kind, discovering he and his friends can learn how to fly again.
- Game Development
E-mergir
E-MERGIR will be the first internet-delivered intervention designed under the principles of CBT and Mindfulness strategies, specifically tailored to meet the needs of men with prostate cancer. This app will allow providing mental health assistance, overcoming barriers like time constraints, geographical issues, between others.
- Mobile App Development
Unity Plugins
A collection of reusable components, tools, and systems extracted from my Unity projects.
- Unity Tools
Video Tutorial Series
A series of video tutorials exploring how one can move from creating games in Scratch into Unity Development.
Project link- Video Tutorials
- Game Development
Get In Touch
I would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or just want to chat — shoot me a message.