William Fukunaga
About William Fukunaga
William Fukunaga is a Software Developer at Talkdesk in Portugal with a background in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Current Position at Talkdesk
William Fukunaga currently works as a Software Developer at Talkdesk in Portugal. He began his tenure at Talkdesk in January 2019. In this role, he contributes to Talkdesk's suite of customer experience solutions, leveraging his background in computer science and engineering to enhance the company's software offerings.
Previous Research Experience
From 2017 to 2018, William Fukunaga worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto in the Porto Area, Portugal. During this period, he was involved in research projects that contributed to his academic and professional growth, providing him with valuable hands-on experience in computer engineering.
Education and Degrees
William Fukunaga holds two Master's degrees. He earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, where he studied from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in Computer Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, studying there from 2014 to 2019. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and engineering.
Academic Background
William Fukunaga's educational journey began at Escola Secundária Dr. Manuel Gomes de Almeida. He later specialized in higher education, studying computer science and engineering at two notable institutions. He achieved a comprehensive education that combines both technical knowledge and research capabilities.
Contribution to Dendro Platform
William Fukunaga has contributed to the development of the Dendro platform, an open-source data storage and description platform built on Linked Open Data and ontologies. His work included integrating data export functionalities to repositories such as CKAN, DSpace, Invenio, and EUDAT's B2Share, showcasing his expertise in data management and software development.