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Unstable or failing systems
The system keeps failing, broke after an upgrade, or no one knows how to maintain it anymore. I find the real cause, fix it safely and make operations predictable again.
Outcome: Stable, predictable operations
Diogo Jacobs · Software engineering
Technology that solves real problems and grows with your business.
I start with the problem, not the tool. From diagnosis to delivery — and beyond — I make sure every change creates real value for your operation. 20+ years solving challenges for retail, healthcare, finance and IoT companies.
- years solving problems with software
- 20+
- years solving problems with software
- industries: retail, healthcare, finance, IoT
- 4
- industries: retail, healthcare, finance, IoT
- direct collaboration, no middlemen
- 1:1
- direct collaboration, no middlemen
Track record in operations at
- GetNet
- Arezzo&Co
- Grupo Herval
- Grupo SABEMI
- Sirros IoT
- Larroudé
How I can help
Problems I solve
The right technology follows from understanding what really needs solving. That's why every engagement starts with business impact — and ends in results, not just shipped code.
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Systems holding growth back
Your current system still runs the business, but changing it has become costly and risky. I modernize it step by step — no full rewrite, no disruption for the people who rely on it.
Outcome: Evolution without disruption
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Manual work and mismatched data
Information stuck in systems that don't talk turns into rework, spreadsheets and errors. I connect platforms and automate flows so data moves reliably.
Outcome: Less rework, decisions based on trusted data
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Ideas that need to become solutions
From problem to solution in production: design, development and technical guidance — on my own or alongside your team, shipping frequently from day one.
Outcome: Value delivered early and continuously
Method
From diagnosis to continuous improvement
A predictable cycle: you know what's being done, why, and what value each step delivers.
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Understand
I dig into the context and identify the root cause and business impact before proposing any change.
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Solve
I tackle what creates the most value first, with small, testable, reversible changes — no side effects on operations.
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Stabilize
I harden weak spots and add visibility so the problem doesn't come back and operations stay predictable.
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Improve continuously
With a solid base, we evolve in short cycles and measure results — every delivery has to make a difference.
Case studies
Real problems, concrete results
A few recent projects. For confidentiality, clients are identified by industry.
Academic publisher · 2026
New website and catalog for an academic publisher
A decade-old website with about 1,500 titles, rebuilt without losing the catalog, old links or the publisher's ability to manage its own content.
- Legacy modernization
- Data migration
- Digital product
Retail groups across multiple segments · 2025 – 2026
Raffle and prize delivery management platform for retail
A multi-company web platform to manage raffles, winners and prize pickups with digital signatures — used by retail groups selling perfumes, beverages, electronics and more.
- Digital product
- Custom development
- Continuous improvement
Healthcare platform (Spain) · 2026
Incremental modernization of a healthcare platform
Evolving an OpenEMR-based healthcare platform to Laravel without disrupting patient care — new modules running alongside the legacy system, with SSO across both.
- Legacy modernization
- Integrations
- Security and SSO
Who you'll work with
Diogo Jacobs
Senior Software Engineer · Founder of Innovamind
I've been building software since 2003 — technical coordination in payments, innovation in financial services, digital transformation in retail and distributed systems engineering for IoT and healthcare.
That path taught me more than code: how technology keeps a business running. I balance reliability, maintainability and deadlines — and I explain technical decisions in business terms.
See my backgroundFAQ
Before we talk
How are contracts and invoicing handled?
Projects are contracted through Innovamind Soluções Digitais LTDA, a registered Brazilian company, with a formal contract and invoices. International clients are welcome.
Do you work remotely with teams abroad?
Yes. I work remotely and run projects in English (C1 level) — including with teams in Europe. Based in southern Brazil (UTC−3).
What engagement models are available?
Fixed-scope projects, monthly hour packages for maintenance and evolution, or ongoing technical support for a team. We choose the model after the diagnosis.
My system is old. Is it still worth it?
Usually, yes. Legacy systems tend to hold valuable business rules. The path is typically to stabilize first and modernize piece by piece.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Confidentiality is part of the job — which is why the case studies on this site don't name clients.
Contact
Let's talk about your challenge
Tell me in a few lines what's going on. I reply personally and, if it makes sense, we schedule a call to understand the context.
contato@innovamind.com.br · +55 51 99319-1645
How it works
- 1You describe the problem or project.
- 2We talk through context, risks and priorities.
- 3You receive a proposal with scope, timeline and cost.