Summary
Pedro Almada is a lead software developer with nine years of experience building control and data-acquisition software for advanced microscopy systems, now leading development at Semidynamics. Trained as a PhD quantitative nano-biophysicist, he uniquely bridges biology, optics, electronics and software—having designed complete packages for microscope hardware control and 3D large-volume deconvolution. His hands-on background running a service microscopy facility honed client training, stakeholder advising and equipment maintenance skills, enabling him to translate complex experimental needs into pragmatic engineering solutions. Known for tackling thorny interdisciplinary problems concisely and on deadline, he combines lab-grade rigor with production software practices. Based in Spain, he brings deep domain expertise in optical hardware synchronization, image analysis automation and microfluidics-informed system design.
9 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree Cell Biology and Biotechnology, Master’s Degree Cell Biology and Biotechnology at University of Lisbon
University College London
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French