Summary
Jorge Mendes is a project manager and software developer with 13 years of experience combining academic rigor and industry delivery in Belgium. He holds a PhD in Computer Science focused on model-driven spreadsheets and has presented his research at international venues, applying formal methods to reduce errors and improve development efficiency. Jorge has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in programming languages, data structures, testing, and databases, and has supervised MSc theses, reflecting strong mentorship and curriculum design skills. In industry he moved from a quantitative developer role at Standard Chartered to software development and now project management at the Flanders Marine Institute, bridging research, finance, and applied software. He frequently attends advanced summer schools in functional programming and formal methods, signaling a continual investment in foundational techniques that inform pragmatic tooling. Colleagues appreciate his uncommon blend of formal-methods expertise with hands-on delivery in diverse technical and organizational contexts.
13 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Universidade do Minho
Portuguese, French, English