We’re once again excited to update about the expansion of Fixie’s team. We have been joined by Catarina Castro, who is forming part of our growing software development team as a Junior Web Developer.

Catarina trained and worked as an architect but has made the shift to the tech side of the industry, convinced that technology can assist in a better design process. 

After completing a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Lisbon, Catarina moved to London to pursue her career in architecture where she worked in the Residential sector for the next 5 years. 

Catarina's interest in technology and its impact on architecture grew significantly over these years, with a particular focus on improving architects' workflows and communication between architects and stakeholders.

In her last practice, Catarina developed and showcased designs utilising real-time / VR technology, which proved to be a genuinely successful experience for her private residential clients, improving understanding and reducing issues when compared with clients who only view designs in 2D.

She finished Le-Wagon, a six-month full-stack web development bootcamp during the darkest months of the pandemic, where she learned the foundations of web development. This experience gave her the tools and confidence to kick-start her career in web development. She is now joining the Team as a junior web developer, combining her passion for Architecture and technology. 

As she says:

Architecture is changing. There’s no way around it. It's great to see more companies embracing new technologies. However, these technologies need to be made available for everyone, from large, well-established companies to the small, one-man-band kind of practices. And most importantly, I want to be a part of leading the change and contributing to a better future for the architectural industry

Cat, as she kindly lets us anglophones call her, is coincidently an avid cat lover who spends most of her free time spoiling her beloved cats, Laffi and Amba. 

During her Bootcamp, her love for animals led her to develop a dummy website to facilitate pet adoption. With a custom matching system, where anyone interested in adopting can find and meet their perfect pet!

Great to have you onboard Cat! If you are interested in a position with Fixie or know of anybody who would like to work with us please pass on our details careers@fixie3d.com.

Excited to share that Phil Mayne has joined Fixie as a Senior Front End Developer. Phil is based in Devon and is working on Fixie’s 3D printing platform along with our collaborative research project with AMRC.

Coming from a design background, Phil finds his zen in Denmark and in particular in his spiritual home of Copenhagen.

Phil has worked in software engineering for the past 6 years, gaining experience in developing commercial products that offer a range of user-first solutions from digital ticketing to shift management scheduling. 

I’m aLWAYS KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICE SO WE CAN improve products AND bring the best experience to the user.

Phil’s Fine Art background has given him an understanding of the fundamentals of visual communication. His focus on user experience motivates him to design and build intuitive interfaces that let clients take control of their projects - with simple functionality and reliable systems.

He taught CAD to students at a furniture design atelier giving them the ability to take their 2D drawings and turn them into 3D models - essential for producing accurate renderings that can be delivered to specialists for production.

This is not Phil, at least we don’t think it is…but the projections are his work!

When he’s not tweaking code or tinkering with new features for Fixie, Phil fills his time with music, painting landscapes inspired by his Devon home and baking a bagel or two. His creative hobbies have also led him to organise InPrint - a pop-up gallery space highlighting the work of local artists and musicians as well as dabbling in 3D projection mapping to create visuals at music events.

Great to have you onboard Phil. If you are interested in a position with Fixie or know of anybody who would like to work with us please pass on our details careers@fixie3d.com.