Hugo
Abreu

Healthtech startup building digital therapeutics for speech and language therapy, backed by Innovate UK and NIHR (£1.5M grant).

• Architected and delivered two cross-platform mobile apps (iOS/Android) from concept to App Store release: BeneTalk for adults who stutter and SuperPenguin for families of children with speech needs.
• Built end-to-end technical stack: React Native frontend, audio processing algorithms in C++, Firebase backend, and AI-powered personalisation features.
• Led development of AI voice cloning technology to create the world's first synthetic voice with a natural stammer, advancing inclusive AI design.
• Established NHS integration pathways, with the app now adopted by 25+ NHS speech and language therapy services across the UK.
• Manage a small development team while maintaining hands-on coding responsibilities across the full stack.

Broadcast automation software for TV networks worldwide.

• Senior developer on Marina, a multi-channel automation and content management platform for TV broadcasters.
• Technical lead for Bloomberg Television's IP TV infrastructure project — a two-year engagement and one of the largest IP broadcast deployments in Europe.
• Developed real-time, distributed systems using Qt5, C++14, and the C++ standard library for mission-critical broadcast environments.

• Delivered the TomTom Sports companion app for iOS and Android, supporting fitness watches and activity bands.
• Built features using React Native, JavaScript, and native code (Objective-C, Java) with RESTful service integration.

• Led a team of 8–10 engineers delivering portable navigation device software (NAV4) and the Renault R-Link in-dash system.
• Combined technical leadership with Scrum Master responsibilities in an embedded Android/Java environment with OpenGL graphics.

• Core developer on McLaren ATLAS, the industry-standard telemetry analysis suite used by Formula 1 teams worldwide.
• Built high-performance real-time data visualisation and analysis tools using C++, OpenGL, Win32/MFC, and SQL Server.

• Implemented a high-performance OpenVG library for 2D vector graphics and an SVG rendering layer for mobile platforms.

• YDreams, Lisbon (2002–2005): Developed i-GARMENT for the European Space Agency — smart fireproof garments with sensors for monitoring firefighter vital signs and location. Built mobile games and LBS applications for Symbian and J2ME. Created interactive 3D installations for major brands.
• INETI / Altitude Software, Lisbon (1998–2002): Developed embedded avionics software for the WASIF defence simulation project (Aermacchi MB-339CX fighter aircraft). Built ACTES military flight simulator for F-16 pilot training with published research. Enterprise CRM development.