Helder Rodrigo Pinto is a Professor of Computer Science at ISEP and ISTEC Porto, a researcher at GECAD - ISEP, Director of CITECA - ISTEC Porto Research Center, and Chair of the Technical and Scientific Council at ISTEC Porto. He is also Director of R&D at a healthcare start-up - MEDCEI. He completed his PhD in Information Science, a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, a postgraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence for Machine Learning, and an MBA in Business Management. Since 2008, his professional career has included training in the fields of Computer Science and Digital Art, consulting, educational coordination, and project management at various companies, such as Microsoft, UFP, ISLA Gaia, CESAE, ATEC, Rumos, GTI, and the CRIAP Institute. His main interests are: Data Science; Artificial Intelligence; Software Engineering; Design Thinking; Learning and Performance Assessment.
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking | Understanding | Peer revision level |
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| Portuguese | - | - | - | - | - |
| English | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) | Upper intermediate (B2) | Advanced (C1) | Advanced (C1) |
| Year | Status | Degree / Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | Concluded |
Artificial Intelligence for Machine Learning
(Postgraduate Program)
Universidade Europeia IADE Faculdade de Design Tecnologia e Comunicação
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19 |
| 2023 - 2024 | Concluded |
Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration)
(Master's Degree)
Institute of Business Management
|
17 |
| 2019 - 2023 | Concluded |
PhD in Information Science - Systems, Technologies and Information Management
(Doctorate)
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Evaluation of Technical and Soft Skills Evolution, in a Professional Training Path
|
Excellent |
| 2021 - 2021 | Concluded |
Pedagogical Training of the Distance Trainer (e-Trainer)
(Others)
Centro de Serviços e Apoio às Empresas
|
N/A |
| 2018 - 2018 | Concluded |
Scrum for Agile Project Management (as Scrum Master or Product Owner)
(Others)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
|
N/A |
| 2010 - 2012 | Concluded |
MSc in Computer Engineering - Graphic and Multimedia Systems
(Master's Degree)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Exploração vocacional: recorrendo a biossensores cognitivos
|
14 |
| 2011 - 2012 | Concluded |
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
(Others)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
|
N/A |
| 2007 - 2010 | Concluded |
Degree in Computer Engineering
(Licenciate Degree)
Instituto Politécnico do Porto Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
|
14 |
| 2007 - 2007 | Concluded |
Pedagogical Training for Trainers
(Others)
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
|
N/A |
| Year | Distinctions and Awards | Type | Awarding Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
MIEE - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
|
Other distinction |
Microsoft Portugal
Portugal
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| 2023 |
Member of the Web Technologies Profession Jury - WorldSkills Portugal, 2023
|
Title |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2022 |
MIEE - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
|
Other distinction |
Microsoft Portugal
Portugal
|
| 2021 |
MIEE - Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
|
Other distinction |
Microsoft Portugal
Portugal
|
| 2020 |
Chairman of the Multimedia Profession Jury - WorldSkills Portugal, 2020
|
Title |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2018 |
Chairman of the Multimedia Profession Jury - WorldSkills Portugal, 2018
|
Title |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2016 |
Chairman of the Multimedia Profession Jury - WorldSkills Portugal, 2016
|
Title |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2014 |
Chairman of the Multimedia Profession Jury - WorldSkills Portugal, 2014
|
Title |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2012 |
1º Place - Portugal Champion - World Skills Portugal - Information Technology
|
Award |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
|
| 2010 |
3º Place - Euro Skills - Microsoft Specialist
|
Award |
Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Portugal
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