Jorge Costa

Director Software Engineering at Adidas

Jorge Costa has a diverse work experience in the field of software engineering. Jorge worked at adidas as a Director of Software Engineering, where they were responsible for developing and maintaining the adidas mobile retail app for Android. Jorge also worked as a Lead Mobile Software Engineer at adidas, where they were involved in testing and improving the security of applications and services. Prior to that, they worked at CloudProSports as a Mobile Software Engineer, focused on developing a multi-sports tool. Jorge also has experience as a Mobile Engineer at Carbon by BOLD, where they worked on various components and integrations. Jorge started their career as a Game Developer at Biodroid Entertainment Group and also served as a Microsoft Student Partner at Microsoft.

Jorge Costa attended the Polytechnic of Leiria from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Information Technology. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2008, they studied at Externato Cooperativo da Benedita and obtained a Technical degree in Information Technology. In addition to their formal education, Jorge has also obtained additional certifications, including Associate Android Developer from Google Developers in December 2017 and CCNA 1, 2 & 3 from Cisco in June 2007.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Adidas

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Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories for athletes, and more recently, Adidas has added a lifestyle category to the brand. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and they are the second largest in the space globally after Nike. Adidas employs more than 59,000 people worldwide. Adidas is guided by their purpose, ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives. Everything they do is rooted in sport - the way the company is run, how it works with partners, how it creates products, and how it engages with consumers. Adidas aims to to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world as they strive to expand the limits of human possibilities. Some of Adidas’ best know brands include, among others, Ultraboost, NMD, and Superstar for footwear, and franchises such as the MyShelter Jacket, the Tiro Pant, and the Z.N.E. Hoodie for apparel. Adidas also prides itself on innovation, recently commercializing successes like Predator Freak Vegan, a 100% vegan football boot, and Adizero Adios Pro 2, a high-performance running shoe that has been worn in the breaking of six world records.