Virgílio V. Vilela, MSc.
Summary
Brief curriculum
Master in Computer Science, specialist in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), mind maps. Researcher and developer of software development and teaching methodologies. Teacher, programmer. Above all, a problem finder and solver, the source of most inspirations!
Curriculum
Training
- Master’s in Computer Science, UFMG (Thesis: Chordal Graphs and Their Applications, in Portuguese)
- Certified Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, UFMG
- Extensive self-taught expertise in software development, mind mapping, and intelligence methodologies
Career and other activities
- Former Undergraduate Professor of Informatics
- Software Engineer
- Java and Web Programmer
- Researcher of Intelligence Methods and Skill Development Techniques
- Researcher of Methodologies (Software Development, Teaching, and Metamethodology)
- IT Project Manager (Occasional)
Works and products
- Developed the Visual Requirements Process for structured modeling and software requirements diagrams
- Author of Mind Maps for Teachers (ebook, in Portuguese)
- Author of Models and Methods for Using Mind Maps (ebook, in Portuguese)
- Co-author of the article “The Use of Mind Maps as Support in Medical Education” in the Journal of Contemporary Medical Education (with Lilian C. P. Barbosa, Ana Luisa Miranda-Vilela, and Leopoldo L. S. Neto)
- Creator of EasyMapper mind mapping application and this website
- Founder of Mind Maps Site (www.mapasmentais.com.br, in Portuguese , sold)
- Founder of Possibilities Site (www.possibilidades.com.br, in Portuguese)
- Founder of Bioloja (transferred) and MindMapShop (discontinued) online stores
Social networks
Facebook (Portuguese)
I found quality!
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Bottles of Ideas
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