Summary
Fernando Pinheiro is a computer science professor and mentor from Rio Grande do Sul with a decade of experience blending academic teaching, learning analytics, and hands-on game development. He teaches a broad spectrum of courses—from robotics and operating systems to object-oriented programming, software architecture and game creativity—while driving data engineering best practices for education-focused teams. A founder of a social-impact learning platform and active participant in hacker communities, he emphasizes open knowledge sharing and practical innovation rather than hype. Fernando’s background includes research in learning analytics, building recurring-revenue education projects, and mentoring youth accelerators partnered with major social organizations, which reflects his commitment to tech-for-good. Outside the classroom he’s a black-belt jiu-jitsu practitioner and game developer, a combination that informs his playful, people-centric teaching style and collaborative approach to problem solving.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Mestre, Computação Aplicada, Mestre, Computação Aplicada at Universidade de Passo Fundo
EAD Tecnologia da Informação, Tecnologia da Informação, EAD Tecnologia da Informação, Tecnologia da Informação at Udacity
Tec. Informática, Informática, Tec. Informática, Informática at Escola Estadual de Ensino Profissional João de Césaro
Bacharelado, Sistemas de Informação, Bacharelado, Sistemas de Informação at Atitus Educação
Ensino Fundamental eMédio, Ensino Fundamental eMédio at Instituto Estadual Cardeal Arcoverde
Portuguese, English