# Davidson Simões

> Davidson Simões is a senior software engineer with 20+ years in front-end development and about 12 years with React and TypeScript, specialized in Smart TV and streaming applications. He led the TV apps of Vimeo OTT (2023–2026) and built Globoplay, Globosat Play and Telecine Play for TV Globo, shipping on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Vizio, Xbox and Roku. He also works with Node.js, NestJS, React Native and AWS, and uses Claude Code daily with code review and automated tests. Based in João Pessoa, Brazil (UTC-3), he works remotely as a contractor through his company, W2BIT, or as a full-time employee.

## Links

- Site (English): https://www.davidsonsimoes.com.br/en
- Site (Português): https://www.davidsonsimoes.com.br/pt
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidson-sim%C3%B5es-78b2225a/
- GitHub: https://github.com/davidsonsimoes
- Blog: https://blog.w2bit.com
- CV (EN, PDF): https://www.davidsonsimoes.com.br/cv/Davidson-Simoes-CV-EN.pdf
- CV (PT, PDF): https://www.davidsonsimoes.com.br/cv/Davidson-Simoes-CV-PT.pdf
- Email: davidson.simoes@gmail.com

## Key facts

- Role: Senior Software Engineer (front-end, React Native, connected TV).
- Specialty: Senior software engineer specialized in Smart TV and streaming apps, working with React, TypeScript, Node.js and React Native.
- Platforms: Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV (including Vega OS), Vizio, Xbox and Roku.
- Clients: Vimeo OTT (lead developer of its TV apps, 2023–2026) and TV Globo (Globoplay, Globosat Play and Telecine Play).
- Location and availability: He is based in João Pessoa, Brazil (UTC-3) and works remotely as a contractor through his company, W2BIT, or as a full-time employee.