Instructor's Biography
I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where I got my Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering-Computer Science.
I have been working in the Information Technology area since 1985 when I started as a Programmer but since the end of 2007 I have dedicated my time to teaching.
I have worked as a System Analyst, as a Business Analyst and as a Project Manager in many different computer projects and I have had the opportunity to work with mainframe computers as well as client-server technology. I had the opportunity to design, develop, implement and maintain mainframe computer systems, client-server systems and websites.
I have been developing websites for small businesses and non-profit organizations for more than 3 years while teaching.
In 2005 I got my Master Degree in Adult Education-Distance Learning and started to apply my technical skills in order to design and/or develop e-learning opportunities. Since then I have been able to enhance my classes using learning environment systems that allow the students to "keep in touch" with the class even when it's not possible to be physically in the classroom.
I am married with 2 "kids" (meaning adults) and I love reading, hiking, biking, going to the movies, traveling and watching good soccer matches.