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Edgar Sousa Costa

Software Engineer, cybersecurity specialist, Cisco Instructor and Computer Science Teacher. My career brings together software development, information security, networking and education.

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About me

A practical approach to technology, informed by experience in both business and education.

Technology & leadership

Experienced in backend development with Python and Django, systems architecture, networking and cybersecurity. I previously held CTO and CISO positions, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership and risk management.

Teaching & communication

I also teach and provide training in computer science, including programming, network infrastructure and digital security. I value clear communication and connecting theory with practical applications.

Career

Professional experience

Current roles and key stages of my career.

Professional activity in the transport sector

Transport company · Lisbon, Portugal
Current

Currently working for a transport company based in Lisbon, Portugal.

Cisco Instructor

Cisco Networking Academy
Mar 2026 — Present

Delivering training in computer networks, routing, switching and cybersecurity.

Computer Science Teacher

Escola Profissional de Gaia
Sep 2025 — Present

Teaching programming, web development, databases, computer systems and networking.

Previous experience

CISO — Chief Information Security Officer

Webminds Solutions
Jul 2026

Developed and oversaw information security policies, compliance processes and risk management.

CTO — Chief Technology Officer

Webminds Solutions
Jan 2025 — Jul 2026

Oversaw software development, technical infrastructure and technology decisions.

Manager

Webminds Solutions
Mar 2025 — Jul 2026

Managed business operations, coordinated teams and planned projects.

IT Technician

Webminds Solutions
Jun 2024 — Dec 2024

Maintained computer systems and equipment and provided technical and server support.

Computer Science Lecturer / Teacher

ISTEC · IPTA · EPRD · AE Diogo Macedo
Previous experience

Taught algorithms, web development and information systems.

Qualifications

Education & certifications

Academic background

Master’s in Computer Science EducationLusófona University, Lisbon · 2024–2029 (in progress)
Postgraduate Qualification in Applied CybersecurityLusófona University, Porto · 2024
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringLusófona University, Porto · 2020–2024

Additional training

Blockchain, Web3 & TokenizationInstituto Superior Técnico · May 2026
Digital Content AccessibilityAdditional training
Classified Information Security & Technology TrendsAdditional training
Entrepreneurship & Startup CreationAdditional training

Selected courses and certifications from my professional development.

Expertise

Skills

Development

PythonDjangoREST APIsJavaScriptHTML/CSSCOBOL

Cybersecurity

Risk managementComplianceInformation securityVulnerability management

Networking & systems

CiscoRoutingSwitchingSystems administration

Languages & transferable skills

Portuguese · NativeEnglish · ProficientLeadershipTraining