João Figueiredo

João Figueiredo has extensive work experience in the field of project management and software development. Their career started in 2005 as a Trainee/Software Developer at Fuel - Design e Publicidade, Ltd. João then worked as a Professional Trainee/Software Developer at Incograf from 2006 to 2007. João also worked as a Freelancer, taking on various projects as a Software Developer from 2005 to 2008. During this time, they were responsible for project management, software architecture and development, client management, and financial management. From 2009 to 2010, João worked as a Programming Tutor, tutoring university students in ActionScript 3.0.

In 2007, João began working at Megaupload/Triworks.net - Design Studio, where they held multiple roles. João first worked as a Software Developer, where they interacted with clients, built budgets and project proposals, participated in the company blog, and provided support to the community. João then transitioned to a Project Manager role, where they planned and managed projects and led a team. Later, they became the Managing Director, responsible for overall company management. During this time, they also led the company's acquisition process by Megaupload.

In 2012, João started working as a freelancer under the name Wolfpack Media, serving as a Project Manager and Software Developer. João then joined Finta in 2015 as a Product Manager. Finally, in 2014, they joined Pixelmatters as a Project Manager and later became the COO.

João Figueiredo's education history is as follows:

- From 2013 to 2015, João Figueiredo attended Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Multimedia.

- In 2003 and 2004, João Figueiredo studied at Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca as part of the Erasmus Salamanca program. During this period, they focused on Communication, Information, Media, Technology, Radio, Journalism, TV, and Advertising.

- From 2001 to 2005, João Figueiredo pursued their graduation studies at Universidade de Aveiro, specializing in New Technologies of Communication.

- João Figueiredo also completed their undergraduate studies at Universidade de Aveiro from 1998 to 2001. João obtained a graduation degree in Computer and Telematics Engineering.

- Prior to their university education, João Figueiredo attended Escola Secundária Ferreira de Castro at Oliveira de Azeméis from 1997 to 1998, and Escola Secundária Soares Basto at Oliveira de Azeméis from 1991 to 1997. However, no specific degree or field of study information is available for these periods.

Additionally, in August 2013, João Figueiredo obtained the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile from RADTAC Limited.