Daniel Coelho Gomes
Daniel Coelho Gomes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Alma mater | University of Lisbon |
| Occupation(s) | Computer engineer, researcher |
| Known for | Founder of Arquivo.pt |
Daniel Coelho Gomes
changeDaniel Coelho Gomes (born 1977 in Lisbon, Portugal) is a Portuguese computer engineer and researcher. He is known for starting and leading Arquivo.pt, a service that saves old web pages from the Portuguese web.[1]
Early Life and Education
changeDaniel Gomes was born in Lisbon and grew up in Odivelas. He was interested in computers from a young age. He studied at the University of Lisbon, where he finished his degree in Computer Science in 2001. He later earned a PhD in Computer Engineering in 2007.[2]
Career
changeDaniel Gomes worked at the Institute of Applied Science and Technology and the Large-Scale Informatics Systems Laboratory. He started the Portuguese Web Archive project, which became Arquivo.pt. This service helps people find old web pages from Portugal. It is managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology.[1]
Environmental Activism
changeDaniel Gomes is also an environmental activist. He started the TaraRecuperavel.org movement to raise awareness about sustainability in Portugal. He has worked with groups like Quercus and Brigada do Mar to promote environmental laws.[3]
Notable Works
changeIn 2007, Daniel Gomes founded Arquivo.pt. This service allows people to search and access old web pages from Portugal. It is one of the main tools for digital preservation in Portugal.[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Arquivo.pt". Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ↑ Gomes, Daniel (May 2007). Web Modelling for Web Warehouse Design. University of Lisbon Repository (Thesis). Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ↑ "TaraRecuperavel.org". Retrieved October 31, 2024.