Leandro Lopes
About Leandro Lopes
Leandro Lopes is a Senior Java Developer at Exadel Financial Services, with a diverse background in education and game development. He transitioned from dentistry to technology, holding various teaching and leadership roles in programming and game design.
Work at Exadel
Leandro Lopes currently holds the position of Senior Java Developer at Exadel Financial Services, where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves working remotely from Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. In this capacity, he contributes to various projects, leveraging his extensive experience in Java development.
Education and Expertise
Leandro Lopes has a diverse educational background. He studied Computer Software Engineering at Instituto Infnet, achieving specialization from 2022 to 2023. He also obtained a degree in Sistemas de Informação from Universidade Veiga de Almeida, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a postgraduate program in Jogos Digitais e Animação at Centro Universitário UniCarioca from 2016 to 2017.
Background in Game Development
Leandro transitioned from a career in dentistry to game development, beginning as a 3D modeler at Harmonia Game Studio. His journey in the gaming industry includes teaching programming in digital games at Universidade Veiga de Almeida shortly after starting his degree. He has also coordinated courses in digital games and has been involved in various game development projects.
Teaching Experience
Leandro Lopes has a notable teaching background, having served as a professor of Android and FrontEnd at iwtraining from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as a course coordinator for digital games at Pixels - Escola de Design e Tecnologia from 2018 to 2022. His teaching efforts include developing game projects with students and participating in programming events.
Professional Development and Recognition
Leandro actively participates in programming events such as hackathons and game jams, where he has achieved recognition and awards alongside his students. His commitment to professional development in the field of programming and game development is evident through his involvement in these activities.