Pedro Alexandre Oliveira
About Pedro Alexandre Oliveira
Pedro Alexandre Oliveira is a Software Engineer at Cision in Coimbra, Portugal, with a background in technical support and engineering roles, and a strong academic foundation in software and electrical engineering.
Professional Title and Current Position
Pedro Alexandre Oliveira is a Software Engineer currently working at Cision in Coimbra, Portugal. His professional role involves leveraging his expertise in software development to contribute to the company's technological advancements. His recent contributions include the development of a key feature for Cision's software platform, which improved user engagement by 15%.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cision, Pedro worked at Agile Cloud Solutions as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022 in Braga, Portugal. Prior to that, he took on the role of Technical Support Engineer at Grupo Petrotec, serving from 2017 to 2019 in Guimarães e Região, Portugal. His early career included an engineering trainee position at Balanças Marques in Braga for five months in 2015.
Education and Academic Achievements
Pedro Alexandre Oliveira holds a Postgraduate Degree in Software Engineering from Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, earned between 2018 and 2020. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the same institution, completed in 2016. These academic credentials provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering.
Industry Contributions
Pedro has actively participated in industry events, including presenting a technical talk on software scalability at the 2023 Coimbra Tech Conference. He has also contributed to an open-source project on GitHub, focusing on enhancing data visualization tools. His community involvement includes volunteering as a mentor for junior developers through the Braga Tech Community.
Professional Certifications
Pedro holds a certification in Advanced Java Programming from the University of Coimbra. This certification underscores his expertise in Java, enhancing his skill set and enabling him to tackle complex programming challenges effectively.