Afonso Cunha
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Bridging engineering and cultural heritage, Afonso Cunha created Zoomguide, a digital platform that helps people explore cultural heritage and cities. With over 10 years of experience in software engineering and product development across Portugal, Canada, and the United States, he brings a diverse perspective to cultural technology.
In 2021, he founded Zoomguide with the goal of making cultural experiences more interactive and accessible through technology. His background in technology and product development, combined with a passion for cultural heritage, drives Zoomguide’s mission to make cultural heritage more accessible and engaging for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Afonso holds a MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and a MSc in Software Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto (FEUP).