João Francisco Almeida Soares

Tech Enthusiast, Developer, Adjunct Assistant Professor.

Currently

Exploring the intersections of code, circuits, and creativity.

Specialized in

AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Robotics, IoT Technologies, and User Experience Development.

Research Interests

Digital Signal Processing, Automation and Control, Videomapping, AI Facial Features Detection, IoT Technologies.

Education

2012-2016 Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Computer Electronics Engineering

• Final Grade: 12,167
• Relevant Courses: Mathematical Fundamentals, Programming Languages (C/C++, Python, Machine Language), Automation and Robotics, Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers.

2016 - Current Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, Portugal Master’s Degree in Industrial and Computer Electronics Engineering

• Specialization: Automation and Robotics and Information Systems Theory
• Thesis: Modeling Robotic Manipulators in Unity 3D Environment

Work Experience

2022 - Current Adjunct Assistant Professor, ESTGL - Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Lamego

• UpSkill Python 2023 - Claranet
• Digital Signal Processing
• Automation and Control
• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity - Deloitte
• IoT Technologies

2020 - Current Co-Manager, PHOLUS - Wine Bar & Myths, Guimarães

• Business creation
• Customer service
• Menu creation and maintenance
• Branding and Packaging design
• Online cultural event management
• Team management

2018 - 2020 Embedded Systems Software Developer, WAM - We Are Materia, Guimarães

• Dedicated software development
• Development and management of institutional and/or e-commerce websites
• Information handling for various online commerce platforms
• Mobile applications development (iOS and Android)
• Custom interactive project development
• Creation of video mapping sessions (live and programmed)
• Active participation in creatively driven technologically oriented projects
• Recording and capturing content for web marketing

2015 - 2018 Front of House Manager, Dan’s Finger Food and Drinks, Guimarães

• Contributed to company growth
• Advanced to a higher role by showcasing management skills for a workspace and team
• Received excellent customer service feedback
• Self-taught in cocktail development and preparation

Skills

• Programming: Python, C/C++, Django, Flask, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, Git, PenTesting.
• Electronics and Computers: IoT Developer, Hardware Developer, Robotics Automation, ROS, Unity 3D.
• Marketing: User Experience Developer, Ecommerce, Social Media/Social Networks.
• Audio/Visual: Video Mapping, Touchdesigner, Resolume Arena.

Projects

• INL Nano & INL Air: Microcontroller programming for user experience.
• PAYVA D’OURO: Videomapping using Resolume.
• DROWZINESS PREVENTION SYSTEM: AI Facial Features Detection - Scientific Paper.
• Website Development for Brands: Bo-Bell, ACE Teatro do Bolhão, My Cute Pooch, Multiusos de Guimarães, Cerveja Letra.
• LETRA Truck: Personagit push origin –delete gh-pages lized food truck with interactive tech using Instagram with Spotify.
• ERT: Tablet catalogs, protected websites, QR code development, and prototyping.
• LoRa Mesh Networks: Teaching IoT technologies.