Luís studied Engineering and Management of Information Systems at the Minho University. He graduated with a master’s degree. Before joining JTA, Luís worked for four years on projects for Portugal’s Ministry of Health.
Why did you choose JTA?
I chose JTA for giving me the possibility to work with cutting edge technologies, like GPU computing, and for having a work environment completely opposite to what was used by (public sector), relaxed and university.
What is the most unusual fact about you that not a lot of people know?
I love rallies and I’m a truly petrol head, have traveled multiple times to do track days in the Nürburgring.
What would we be likely to find you doing at the weekend?
Kayaking through the rugged mountains of Gerês which form part of the frontier between Spain and Portugal.
What is your party trick?
Teasing people and try to keep them uncomfortable.
Where is your favorite holiday destination?
I just love to travel the World but Svalbard is right on top of the list and do another safari in Botswana and Namibia would also be fabulous.