Software engineer, product designer, educator and creator of the “Vamos Falar Português” program
Discover Vamos Falar PortuguêsHello! I'm Gelton Cruz, passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and education. For over 15 years, I've dedicated my career to creating innovative learning experiences that transform how people acquire new skills.
My unique background allows me to combine solid technical expertise with deep pedagogical sensitivity. I firmly believe that future education must be engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant.
This conviction led me to create "Vamos Falar Português", a revolutionary method for French speakers who want to learn Brazilian Portuguese in a natural and joyful way.
Specialization in Hypermedia - Faculty of Technology and Sciences.
State University of Bahia.
Ongoing training in full-stack development and UX/UI design
"Vamos Falar Português" is my most significant contribution to language education. This innovative program helps French speakers learn Brazilian Portuguese with an approach that combines cutting-edge technology, engaging design, and cultural depth.
Designed specifically for French speakers, this course overcomes traditional language learning challenges by offering an intuitive, progressive, and culturally immersive method.
July 10, 2023
A case study on resolving a critical business logic flaw in a media service impacting over 4,000 families in Brazil's favelas.
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Published on Medium
A reflection on optimizing user experience for vehicle rentals via the VW Play platform.
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Coming soon
Behind the scenes of "Vamos Falar Português" development: from UX design to AI integration for language learning.
Comprehensive mobile app with integrated AI for pronunciation assessment and progress tracking.
View ProjectFull visual identity design for an e-learning platform aimed at French-speaking children.
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View ProjectEducational process automation platform for institutions, reducing administrative time by 70%.
View ProjectAccelerated 8-week program with personalized coaching and virtual cultural immersion.
View ProjectComplete UI redesign for an online learning platform resulting in +40% engagement.
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Quebec, CA
Salvador, BR
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