Associate Independent End-Point Assessor

• Nov 2020 - Present

Responsible for delivering End-point assessments currently for L4 Software developer and L4 DevOps engineers apprenticeship standards. Responsible for delivering End-point assessments currently for L4 Software developer and L4 DevOps engineers apprenticeship standards.

Associate Global IT & Digital Assessor/Coach/Trainer/Curriculum & CYBER Consultant/Lecturer

• Mar 2017 - Present

Global IT Skills & Apprentiships specialist, currently responsible for an average of 35 Apprentices across London and the UK, on many industries as Skills coach/ Assessor/ Curriculum Manager, ranging from Level 3 Business Analyst, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 3 IT Support and Networking, Level 3 Infrastructure Technician, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 4 Network Engineer, Level 4 Software Developer and L4 Cybersecurity Technologist/Risk Analyst, including a broad range of Units from City & Guilds and BCS Standards and Vendor qualifications, like CompTIA, CISCO or MICROSOFT. My Apprentices have a successful and timely completion rate of 95% and 80% stay employed at their employer for at least another year. So far, all my Learners going through EPA have been successful, with half of them being graded distinction. Lecturer on CYBERSECURITY fundamentals and awareness sessions for Traineeships and CYBER Security workshops as Speaker. Involved in improving GDPR compliance within the company and advising employers. Strong understanding of OFSTED compliance, with a strong contribution on our last successful OFSTED. Internal Penetration testing for cybersecurity awareness culture. Permanently bringing million pound business opportunities into the company, based on my excellent communication and networking skills.

Interim Head of Apprenticeships

• Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

Cybersecurity Lecturer and Curriculum

• Nov 2022 - Present

Building Cybersecurity curriculum and lecturing L3 Cybersecurity practices for Cybersecurity 6-week bootcamps. Building Cybersecurity curriculum and lecturing L3 Cybersecurity practices for Cybersecurity 6-week bootcamps.

Director Of Information Technology

• Mar 2019 - Present

JHD International Consultants provides consultancies services in UK and abroad in taxing, finance, accountancy, Cybersecurity, IT & Digital and training including apprenticeships. All our consultants are highly qualified and experienced. JHD International Consultants provides consultancies services in UK and abroad in taxing, finance, accountancy, Cybersecurity, IT & Digital and training including apprenticeships. All our consultants are highly qualified and experienced.

IT & Digital Assessor/Coach/Trainer/Curriculum & CYBER Consultant

• Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

Global IT Skills & Apprentiships specialist, on many industries as Skills coach/ Assessor/ Trainer and Curriculum Manager, ranging from Level 3 Business Analyst, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 3 IT Support and Networking, Level 3 Infrastructure Technician, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 4 Network Engineer, Level 4 Software Developer, Level 3 Cybersecurity Technician and L4 Cybersecurity Technologist/Risk Analyst, including a broad range of Modules from BCS Standards and Vendor qualifications, like CompTIA, CISCO or MICROSOFT. My Apprentices have a successful and timely completion rate of 95% and 80% stay employed at their employer for at least another year. Consultant on CYBERSECURITY fundamentals and awareness for Company's Cyber Essentials certification and CYBER Security workshops as Speaker.

Lead IT & Digital Assessor/Coach/Trainer/Curriculum & CYBER Consultant

• Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Global IT Skills & Apprentiships specialist, on many industries as Skills coach/ Assessor/ Trainer and Curriculum Manager, ranging from Level 3 Business Analyst, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 3 IT Support and Networking, Level 3 Infrastructure Technician, Level 3 Software Development Technician, Level 4 Network Engineer, Level 4 Software Developer, Level 3 Cybersecurity Technician and L4 Cybersecurity Technologist/Risk Analyst, including a broad range of Modules from BCS Standards and Vendor qualifications, like CompTIA, CISCO or MICROSOFT. My Apprentices have a successful and timely completion rate of 95% and 80% stay employed at their employer for at least another year. Consultant on CYBERSECURITY fundamentals and awareness for Company's Cyber Essentials certification and CYBER Security workshops as Speaker.

Freelance IT Consultant for Software development/ IT Security/Independent EPA for L4 SW Developer

• Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

Participated in several projects. Most recent: New apprenticeship standards on Software developer (Level 4), Synoptic assignments and Technical knowledge and competences. End-point Assessor for Software developer standards. Participated in several projects. Most recent: New apprenticeship standards on Software developer (Level 4), Synoptic assignments and Technical knowledge and competences. End-point Assessor for Software developer standards.

Freelance IT Trainer & Assessor/ Curriculum

• Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

Responsible for conducting lessons on IT, from basic, to advanced technology. Some of these classes include Units/modules in JAVA, C#, .NET, HTML, SQL (...). Classes are composed by Apprentices and Learners for IT job market, ranging from Leevel 3 IT Support and Networking, Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing, Level 3 IT User Skills and Level 3 Business Admin. • Assessment planning and feedback; • Visiting Apprentice´s employers to follow up their CPD´s; • Establish training programs as required; • Assure learning environment and resources; • Develop and deliver training programs; • Support and train learners on learning technologies usage; • Evaluate training programs and learning effects; • Learning & Development; • Course materials development and documentation; • City & Guilds; • Smartassessor.

IT Trainer & Assessor/ Curriculum

• Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

Responsible for conducting lessons on IT, from basic, to advanced technology. Classes are composed by Apprenticeships for IT job market. • Conduct performance assessments; • Establish training programs as required; • Assure learning environment and resources; • Develop and deliver training programs; • Support and train learners on learning technologies usage; • Evaluate training programs and learning effects; • Course materials development and documentation. Responsible for conducting lessons on IT, from basic, to advanced technology. Classes are composed by Apprenticeships for IT job market. • Conduct performance assessments; • Establish training programs as required; • Assure learning environment and resources; • Develop and deliver training programs; • Support and train learners on learning technologies usage; • Evaluate training programs and learning effects; • Course materials development and documentation.

Head of C4I* IT Education & IQA

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2016

Ranked Lieutnant, organized and managed the administration, support system and activities that enabled the effective running of the Educational Center, related to vocational courses and PGC's in Naval operations, Warfare, doctrine and complex IT Command, Control & Information systems, as well as Combat Systems. Quality assurance, data management and liaised with other administrative Staff, academic colleagues, students and with partner institutions and external agencies. Cyber Consultant with several reports, lectures and briefings during my commission at the center. SharePoint manager for the purpose of being Lessons Learned Staff Officer. Improved money-saving policies, introducing digital document processes; • Developed Staff morale, improving their qualifications, assessing them and giving feedback; • Had always a big concern with education quality and Trainers CPD's; • Created assignments, SOWs and lesson plans for vocational qualifications; • Improved information security procedures; • Worked in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities; • Developed time saving management software; • Coordinated and managed learning projects including resources, timescales and costs; • Developed and reported on metrics; • SharePoint Manager and developer; • Provided a strong voice for services, serving as a leader in the local organization with a focus on collaboration, inter-department communication and service delivery and Data protection; • Provided leadership and direction to the education team, including mentoring/coaching junior trainers; • Course materials development and reviews; • Quality coordinator; • Learning & development manager; • Coordinated CPO Apprenticeships; • Credibility, presence and presentation skills have influenced at all levels; • Advanced training and teaching qualification.

Freelance IT & Computer science Teacher/Trainer/Lecturer

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2015

Tutoring Centre at south-bay Lisbon, dedicated to IT learning support, for College, High school and University students. Modules portfolio includes Data structures, Algorithms and programming technologies like: OOP, JAVA Oriented Architecture, ActionScript, JavaScript, T-SQL, .NET, SQL, UML, C#, ASP, HTML, XML, CSS, VB, C, C++, Relational and non-relational databases, Matlab and network security. Tutoring Centre at south-bay Lisbon, dedicated to IT learning support, for College, High school and University students. Modules portfolio includes Data structures, Algorithms and programming technologies like: OOP, JAVA Oriented Architecture, ActionScript, JavaScript, T-SQL, .NET, SQL, UML, C#, ASP, HTML, XML, CSS, VB, C, C++, Relational and non-relational databases, Matlab and network security.

Freelance CIO

• Jan 2000 - Sep 2012

Was responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s long term strategy, implementing the use of new technologies. Was responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s long term strategy, implementing the use of new technologies.

Analysis Programmer Internship

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

At the Information Technology and Communications Directorate, developed a software architecture that by using a PostgreSQL DB to store the parsed information from AIS, MARIS, LRIT and VMS sources, into different tables. Afterwards using some PLSQL Views and Queries, this simple solution identifies COI's and CCOI's Contacts in KML Google Map extensions. At the Information Technology and Communications Directorate, developed a software architecture that by using a PostgreSQL DB to store the parsed information from AIS, MARIS, LRIT and VMS sources, into different tables. Afterwards using some PLSQL Views and Queries, this simple solution identifies COI's and CCOI's Contacts in KML Google Map extensions.

Anti Air Warfare(AAW) & Naval Operations Trainer/Teacher

• Sep 2005 - Oct 2008

Was responsible for providing lessons to Leading ratings, Able Seaman, Chief Petty Officers and Officers, in modules like Anti-air-Warfare, Intelligence and overall Naval Operations, exceeding targets and objectives.

Operation Room Supervisor & Intelligence Director

• Sep 2002 - Sep 2005

As Chief Petty Officer, was responsible for planning, supervision and managing of all AIO (Action information organization) processes and activities, inside the operations room. • Leading a team of 8 C4I operators, Data LINK11 Operators, Helicopter Controllers and MCCIS Operators. • Intelligence Director. • RECCID (Recognition and identification) Director. • HF/UHF/SHF Communications management and trouble-shooting. • Analysing information from a range of sources. • Working on Operational Investigation, Cyber and /or Intelligence environment.

Founder

• Jan 1998 - May 2008

Owner and Manager of one the most successful Pubs in northern Portugal, dedicated to the motorized world, specially Harley-Davidson. Owner and Manager of one the most successful Pubs in northern Portugal, dedicated to the motorized world, specially Harley-Davidson.

C4ISR Systems Operator

• Dec 1989 - Sep 2001

Air picture Controller and overall C2 and C4ISR Systems, Weapon Systems and intelligence Systems, at Portuguese Warships like "Vasco da Gama" MEKO200 class. Air picture Controller and overall C2 and C4ISR Systems, Weapon Systems and intelligence Systems, at Portuguese Warships like "Vasco da Gama" MEKO200 class.