Valdo Mpinga

Valdo Mpinga

Hello, I'm Valdo 🙋🏾‍♂️

I'm a computer engineering graduate originally from Tete, Mozambique, now based in Portugal, where I completed my bachelor's degree. Currently, I'm pursuing my master's degree and gearing up to enter the IT job market. My interests lie in backend development, and I'm dedicated to honing my skills in this area. Outside of academics, I enjoy working out, cooking whenever time allows, and gaming. With a focus on completing my degree and transitioning into the professional realm, I'm eager to apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to the tech industry.

You can find me on Github, LinkedIn, Instagram.

Education

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Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

Master's Degree, Computer Engineering

September 2023 - July 2025

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Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering

September 2019 - July 2023

Experience

Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

Researcher

Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

September 2023 - March 2024 · 7 months

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Research Fellow in Project WP2 - Responsive Factory, specializing in traceability and monitoring solutions for textile value chains...


Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

Researcher

Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

July 2022 - July 2023 · 1 year and 1 month

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Research Assistant in Project RnHealthTech_Technologies within the Health Tech Research Line of the TECH Program...


Publications


Forecasting Short-Term Indoor Radon: A Machine Learning Approach Using LSTM Networks - IEEE Publication
August 15th, 2023 | 12 minutes read
Explore the realm of indoor radon forecasting in Implementing LSTM-Based Approaches for Indoor Radon Forecasting. Delving into Machine Learning (ML) techniques, this work evaluates two LSTM-based methods for predicting future indoor radon levels, crucial for managing exposure risk. The study unveils promising preliminary results, highlighting the effectiveness of the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm in providing accurate forecasts across different time windows. These findings offer insights into using ML as a valuable tool for Indoor Air Quality management, aiding in preventive measures to address health risks associated with indoor radon exposure.

From Pen to Pixel: My Journey Creating a Virtual Notebook Shelf - LinkedIn Publication
September 16th, 2023 | 8 minutes read
Embark on my journey from traditional notebooks to a digital solution in this article. Faced with a surplus of unused paper, I blend the concept of the Infinite Book with technology, resulting in the creation of the Notebook Shelf app. This innovative app lets users digitize notebooks, creating virtual shelves with seamless Dropbox integration for data storage.