Diogo Gonçalves Silva

About Me

My name is Diogo Silva and I am a Master's graduate in Computer Science and Engineering (Engenharia Informática e de Computadores) by Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon) specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Game Development.

I've been pursuing a job in the Video Games' industry ever since I was a child. For as long as I can remember, the medium's always been a deep passion of mine. That passion soon grew to curiosity as I wanted to learn and figure out how those expansive worlds, those gripping stories, those enginous gameplay mechanics were crafted and how they all came together, synergizing to form something so marvelous. I first learned about programming after a friend lent me a book with Python programming exercises. I found the whole activity fun and cathartic. The merge of these two passions - game making and programming - were what led me down the path of pursuing a higher education degree in Engineering. I hoped that one day this would be the doorway into the job and industry that I had been dreaming about for so long.

Throughout my years at University, I've also cultivated an interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computer Graphics, having worked on several projects encompassing a multitude of topics related to these areas, from Cooperative Agents, to Data Analysis ML models and full-blown Graphical Engines.

Contact Details

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diogosilvads/
Business Email:
diogo0408@gmail.com

Skills

Education

Master's Degree

September 2020 - November 2022

Master's in Computer Science and Engineering - Instituto Superior Técnico
GPA: 19.0 / 20.0

Achieved a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering (Engenharia Informática e de Computadores) at Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon University). Specialized in Intelligent Systems (Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) and Video Games with complementary courses in Computer Graphics.

Bachelor Degree

September 2017 - June 2020

Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering - Universidade de Aveiro
GPA: 18.0 / 20.0

Pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Engineering (Engenharia Informática) at Aveiro's University. Finished the course with the highest GPA in the course and one of the highest in the entire university at the year of graduation.

Highschool

Semptember 2014 - June 2017

Ciências e Tecnologías - Secundária Dr.Manuel Laranjeira

Completed High School with a specialization in Sciences and Technology.

Work

Undergraduate Student Researcher

April 2021 - September 2021

IN+ IST - Plataforma Ensino Ativo

Worked with Instituto Superior Técnico's Pedagogical Council to create a web page promoting the usage of Active Learning methodologies in education.
A letter of recommendation written by this work's coordinators can be found here.

Undergraduate Student Researcher

April 2020 - September 2020

IEETA - BICenter

Received an Undergraduate Student Researcher position at IEETA - Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro. Tasked with working on a web-based data management and analysis tool.
A letter of recommendation written by this work's coordinators can be found here.

Awards & Achievements

Published Article

December 2022

Thesis Article published at IEEE ISM 2022

Thesis Article published at the IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia 2022 conference.

Academic Excellence

May 2022

IST Academic Excellence Diploma

Distinguished with Instituto Superior Técnico's Academic Excellence Diploma for the academic year of 2020/2021 due to the excellent performance showcased in the Master's in Computer Science and Engineering.

Nordic Jam Representative

May 2022

GDT representative at Nordic Game Jam 2022

Chosen to represent GameDev Técnico at the international game jam "Nordic Game Jam" in Coppenhagen, Denmark.

Best Art Direction

April 2022

GJL GameParade's 2022 Award for Best Art Direction

Felicitá received GJL GameParade's 2022 GameJam Award for Best Art Direction. The game was also nominated for a slew of other categories and was nomiated as one of the best games in the jam by the public.

1st Place

March 2020

Think Twice 2020

Achieved first place at IEEE Aveiro's Student Branch's yearly national hackathon - ThinkTwice

CAE

November 2016

Cambridge's Certificate in Advanced English

Scored a 205/210 equating to a C2-CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level of English.

FCE

June 2015

Cambridge's First Certificate of English

Scored a 186/190 equating to a to a C1-CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level of English.

Scholar Merit Recognition

May 2018

Rotary Club's Merit Recognition

Awarded by Espinho's Rotary Club as recognition for being one of the city's best students entering University.

15th Place

May 2016

V National Philosophy Olympics

Placed in 15th at the V Portuguese National Philosophy Olympics with an essay on free will. Chosen as a school representative at the nationals after getting first place in the school's elimination stage.

Honor Roll

2011-2017

Dr. Manuel Laranjeira School's Honor Roll

Enrolled in the National Honor Roll from 6th to 12th grade.

Organizations

Member

March 2021 - Present

Game Dev Técnico

GDT is an IST organization that is all about the promotion of game development. Its members participate in game jams, sponsored projects, full-blown releases and everything that involves developing games. It counts with the sponsor of several well known Video Game companies such as Miniclip and Funcom, alongside mentors belonging to indsutry powerhouses such as Guerrilla Games.

Member

December 2020 - December 2021

Laboratório de Jogos

Instituto Superior Técnico's in-house association focused on managing all of the university's Game-related courses, aiding both teachers and students and organizing several activities throughout the year, namely the Global Game Jam, Alumni Meetings, Talk N' Play (a monthly stream about a wide range of video game topics) and MOJO (a showcase of games made during the Game Development Methodologies course).

Collaborator

October 2019 - September 2020

Nucleo de Estudantes de Informática (UA)

Invited to join the ranks of the Computer Science and Engineering's student's council. Assisted in a variety of activities such as student gatherings and dinners and cooperated in the integration of my notes and study materials into their main web platform.

Member of the Board of Directors

December 2019 - September 2020

AETTUA

Offered a position at AETTUA's board of directors after spending a year as a general member. Managed and oversaw several teams and played a major part in the organization's biggest event to date - Deti4Devs 2019 - notably in the Image and Logistics departments.

Collaborator

December 2018 - December 2019

AETTUA

Joined AETTUA - a student association responsible for organizing a plethora of events at University of Aveiro's Faculty of Computer, Telecommunications and Software Engineering. Worked as an active member of the Image Department and integrated into several multi-department teams responsible for events such as DetiHub and Deti4Devs.

Volunteer Work

Directional Assistant+

November 2018

Web Summit

Volunteered at Web Summit 2018 - one of the largest tech conferences in Europe held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Referee

October 2016

National Boccia Tournament

Volunteered as a referee at the National Boccia Tournament 2016.

Portfolio