Waldir Pimenta
About Waldir Pimenta
Waldir Pimenta is a Technical Writer with a background in computer graphics and software development. He has contributed to various organizations and engages in public speaking and open source initiatives.
Work at Feedzai
Waldir Pimenta has been employed at Feedzai as a Technical Writer since 2021. His role involves creating and maintaining documentation that supports the company's products and services. Based in Porto, Portugal, he contributes to the clarity and usability of technical content, ensuring that users can effectively understand and utilize Feedzai's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Waldir Pimenta holds a PhD from Universidade do Minho, where he studied Computer-Generated Holography from 2011 to 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence from the same university, completing his studies between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Engineering from Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, studying from 2004 to 2008.
Professional Background
Waldir Pimenta has a diverse professional background in software development and technical communication. He has worked as an Augmented Reality Developer at CCG - Centro de Computação Gráfica in 2009, and as a Research Software Developer at VICOMTech in 2010. He also served as a Software Developer at PeekMed from 2015 to 2017 and at Uphold Inc. from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on developer experience and documentation.
Contributions to Open Source
Waldir Pimenta actively engages in the open source community, focusing on community maintenance and sustainability through decentralized governance practices. He addresses licensing issues and enhances introductory documentation to support open source projects. Additionally, he serves as an editor and administrator on Wikipedia, contributing to its content and structure.
Public Speaking and Writing
Waldir Pimenta participates in public speaking events, discussing topics related to technical communication and open source software. He also writes opinion columns, sharing insights and perspectives on these subjects. His contributions aim to foster understanding and engagement within the technical community.