Product Development
Based in Portugal, I have a decade’s worth of experience delivering successful projects for founders, startups, and big brands worldwide.
Whether you’re starting from scratch with an idea or want to level up an existing product suite, I can help with end-to-end product development for your company.
I specialize in building web applications. My work spans across the entire technology stack (front-end and back-end) and I am comfortable building things from idea to deployment.
My toolset includes modern frameworks and libraries such as Next.js, Astro, React, and Node.js.
I often help clients with:
Front-end Engineering
- User experience (UX)
- Prototyping
- User interface design
- Design systems implementation
Back-end Engineering
- Systems and API architecture
- Legacy migrations
- Architecture review
- Data pipelines & integrations
Method & Process
Discovery 30-45 min
We start with a free discovery call to discuss your project, business goals, and scope. You can book this via e-mail.
Proposal 2-5 days
I will send you a detailed proposal in up to 5 working days (usually sooner). This is a high-level plan for the project, including timelines, budget, and deliverables.
Build, build, build
This is the main phase of the project. We will work together and iteratively build the product. Development, deployment, and feedback all happen continuously. You will get frequent updates (videos, screenshots, demos) and have a chance to give your input at every step. There's no "big reveal" at the end – you will see your product shaping up as we go.
Maintenance ∞
I will continue to support your project after its official launch. This includes bug fixes, security updates, and further development of features.
FAQ
How much will my project cost?
You will be disappointed to hear this but… it depends.
Every project is unique, which makes it hard to give a ballpark figure without knowing the
specifics.
The best way to find out is to book a discovery call and get a free proposal.
Do you also offer design services?
I am not a designer.
That being said, I have helped many clients build user interfaces from scratch, with no designers in
the team. I am confident I can help you build products the same way and fill the gap of a dedicated
designer.
For specific projects with strong design and customization needs, I can reach out to designers in
my network to collaborate with us.
What is your hourly rate?
I prefer working on a fixed-price basis. This way, you will know the cost of the project upfront and I won’t be punished for being fast.
Which tools and frameworks do you use?
My go-to frameworks are Node.js, Astro, React, and Remix (React Router). All using TypeScript. These will cover most project sizes and needs, and we will pick the one that suits your project best.
Could you join us in our office?
I am happy to stop by one day for a coffee, but all my work is done remotely and (mostly) asynchronously. I have over 7 years of experience working remotely and found this to be the most efficient way of working for me.
Sounds good?
Send me an e-mail at hello@ruanmartinelli.com. Keep it casual! I’m professional but laid-back.
We will schedule a call to talk about your project’s scope, budget, timelines, and make sure we are a good fit for each other.