Experience

Trevo Seguros – Companhia de Seguros S.A.

• Angola
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Director | Executive Committee

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  As a member of Trevo Seguros' management team, I am involved in all aspects of the company's operations and strategic planning. I work closely with the board of directors and other stakeholders to ensure our business model is effectively integrated with technology, and I am the project leader for all insurance product design and implementation. I played a key role in implementing a new ERP system that has given us the flexibility to compete in the complex insurance market in Angola. This system has been crucial to our success in the market and has allowed us to grow as a company. I have also designed and implemented the IT infrastructure solution and data recovery models that are essential to our operations. In addition, I support all regulatory agency deliverables and ensure compliance, conduct user acceptance testing, and manage documentation. I am dedicated to helping Trevo Seguros achieve its goals and grow as a company.



mono no aware

• Blockchain Services

• Web3 Project Manager / Business development

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  As the Web3 Project Manager and Business Development at mono no aware, I am responsible for a number of key areas, including marketing strategy, IT infrastructure, and user stories and sprints. I also handle due diligence for technical solutions and logistics, as well as providing "rubber duck" feedback to the dev team. I have worked on several NFT projects, including one that was launched on the Ethereum blockchain and generated approximately $700,000 in sales. As the Web3 Project Manager and Business Development at mono no aware, I am responsible for a number of key areas, including marketing strategy, IT infrastructure, and user stories and sprints. I also handle due diligence for technical solutions and logistics, as well as providing "rubber duck" feedback to the dev team. I have worked on several NFT projects, including one that was launched on the Ethereum blockchain and generated approximately $700,000 in sales.



Patris Investimentos SGPS, SA.

• Portugal
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Systems Administrator | Project Management

  • 2013 - 2015

  As a Systems Administrator and Project Manager at Patris Investimentos SGPS, SA, I managed the entire Grupo Patris infrastructure, providing broad support for platforms including Windows Servers, IBM iSeries, SQL, networking, and virtualization. After the acquisition of Real Vida by Patris, my team and I were challenged with supporting a stock market trading company, which required a new level of uptime and solution design. Some of the interesting projects I worked on included creating business redundancy for the trading company, securing connections and data exchange with business partners, and reorganizing our datacenter. In addition to my technical responsibilities, I also became more involved with the business side of the various companies in the group, including stock trading, financial assets management, and insurance. I enjoyed reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating business systems and user needs to help drive the success of the group.



Real Vida Seguros, S.A.

• Portugal
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Systems Administrator

  • 2009 - 2013

  As a Systems Administrator at Real Vida Seguros, S.A., I was responsible for maintaining and organizing the company's infrastructure. After the separation of Real Seguros and Real Vida Seguros, my job responsibilities shifted to focus on preventive maintenance operations. One of the most interesting projects I worked on during this time was reorganizing the infrastructure to eliminate dependencies with our old group of companies, BPN Bank and Real Seguros. This required a thorough understanding of the company's systems and the ability to make strategic changes to ensure their continued success.



N Seguros, SA

• Systems Administrator

  • 2008 - 2009

  Part of the design and implementation team of a new insurance company in Portugal. This was a interesting project at the time due to the need to have 24/7 availability in a web application that would allow the user to subscribe some insurance products instantly. Part of the design and implementation team of a new insurance company in Portugal. This was a interesting project at the time due to the need to have 24/7 availability in a web application that would allow the user to subscribe some insurance products instantly.



Real Seguros, S.A.

• Systems Administrator

  • 2003 - 2009

  As a Systems Administrator at Real Seguros, S.A., I was a part of the infrastructure team and provided support and maintenance for all users and our in-house datacenter. During this time, I was part of the team that designed the infrastructure and some of the business processes for two new companies, Nossa Seguros in Angola and NSeguros in Portugal. Some of the interesting projects I worked on included the datacenter move, dataflow for the new document management system and mail system integration, and setting up the network, groupware, and messaging for both Nossa Seguros and NSeguros. This position allowed me to combine my technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes and how to successfully implement new systems.



NOSSA Seguros

• Angola
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• System Administrator

  • 2004 - 2005

  Part of the design and implementation team of a new insurance company in Angola. This lead to providing support 3rd tier for their IT team up until 2008 Part of the design and implementation team of a new insurance company in Angola. This lead to providing support 3rd tier for their IT team up until 2008



Grupo Fernando Simão

• Portugal
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Technician / Business development

  • Jan 1998 - Mar 2003

  As an IT Technician at Grupo Fernando Simão, a large automotive group consisting of nearly 40 companies, I provided support to end users and managed windows servers and the Lotus Domino infrastructure. In addition to these technical responsibilities, I also played an integral role in the business development team. Some of the interesting projects I worked on included creating a ticket helpdesk software using Lotus Notes, helping design the CRM solution and its workflows, managing and leading the group's webpage project, and participating in the creation of companies for renting and auto parts. This position allowed me to combine my technical expertise with a passion for business development.



Microporto, Lda

• Product Manager

  • 1996 - 1997

  As a Product Manager at Microporto, Lda, I was responsible for market analysis, course design and structure, and lead of the telemarketing department. This position allowed me to apply marketing concepts I was studying at IPAM, such as sales campaign development using various media channels like radio and television, and to receive direct feedback from the telemarketing team. Working with a leading group of IT schools using a franchise business model was a valuable and interesting experience. As a Product Manager at Microporto, Lda, I was responsible for market analysis, course design and structure, and lead of the telemarketing department. This position allowed me to apply marketing concepts I was studying at IPAM, such as sales campaign development using various media channels like radio and television, and to receive direct feedback from the telemarketing team. Working with a leading group of IT schools using a franchise business model was a valuable and interesting experience.



Grupo Fernando Simão

• Portugal
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Management Trainee

  • 1995 - 1996

  As a Marketing Management Trainee at Grupo Fernando Simão, I gained valuable experience working in a large company while completing my studies at IPAM. I assisted with the development of the company's annual marketing plan, and helped design telemarketing scripts for our fleet car promotions. I also had the opportunity to work in various departments and contribute to the early stages of the CRM solution using Lotus Domino/Notes technology. This position provided me with a strong foundation in marketing and taught me how to effectively contribute to a team.