Luís Martinho
About Luís Martinho
Luís Martinho is a Software Engineer at Tynker, where he has worked since 2014, contributing to the company's expansion into 80,000 schools worldwide. He has a diverse background in software development and education, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Tynker
Luís Martinho has been employed at Tynker as a Software Engineer since 2014. He is based in the Porto Area of Portugal and has contributed to the company's growth and development for a decade. His role includes actively participating in hiring efforts for Tynker's Porto office, which indicates his involvement in team building and recruitment processes. Martinho has played a significant role in Tynker's expansion into 80,000 schools worldwide, positively impacting the education of approximately 60 million children.
Education and Expertise
Luís Martinho studied at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), where he earned a Licentiate degree in Software Engineering from 2002 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from 2007 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and development.
Background
Prior to his current position at Tynker, Luís Martinho held various roles in the technology sector. He worked as a Full-Stack Developer at TopTal from 2011 to 2014 and as a Back-End Developer at Idle Games, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Front-End Developer at SportsEngine in 2013. His early career included positions at the European Space Agency as a Student Team Member and at INESC Porto as a Junior Research Scholar.
Volunteer Experience
Luís Martinho was involved in volunteer work as the Beta-Talk Porto Organizer for Beta-i - Associação para a Promoção da Inovação e do Empreendedorismo in 2012. This role lasted for six months and took place in the Porto Area, Portugal. His volunteer experience reflects his commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the local community.
Professional Development and Tutoring
In addition to his professional roles, Luís Martinho contributed to the academic community at FEUP by serving as an Undergraduate Programming Course Tutor in 2006 and as a Freshman Students’ Project Tutor from 2004 to 2005. These tutoring positions allowed him to support and guide students in their programming studies, enhancing their learning experience.