Florentino Soares Ferreira
President of ANPM (National Authority of Petroleum and Minerals) at ANPM TIMOR LESTE- Claim this Profile
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Tetum Native or bilingual proficiency
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Portuguese Professional working proficiency
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Indonesian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Malay Limited working proficiency
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Chryssa Tsouraki
Florentino is a true example of a leader; he is incredibly hard-working, devoted, empathetic, and motivates his team to always strive for more. Having worked with him very closely to promote the Licensing Round and the CCS plan offshore Timor-Leste, I've seen how under his command, the team modernised their management and work flow, received consistent training, and developed new solutions to old problems. An excellent strategist, will always come up with a tailored feasible plan and communicate it very clearly to his partners and team, with his professional passion for the energy sector and his country to be an inspiration. His knowledge of modern management and leadership tools, and his growth mindset, have been key to the success of the Round and to the transformation of the ANPM team.
Joao Martires
I have known Florentino since 2005 both professionally and personally. Professionally I have seen him work long hours and putting everything to ensure programs such as the DFAT funded Ministry of Planning and Finance Capacity Development Program (MPFCDP) were always provided with the most accurate and speedy translations. I am still in awe with Mr Ferreira's for doing simultaneous interpreting at the Ministry of Finance -a huge range of topics which required knowledge about the subjects and technical terminology- and all of this when there were many few English language speakers in Timor-Leste and also as English is Mr Ferreira's third language. He is one of the shining lights of what I call the change generation, a number of future young Timorese leaders with great potential. Mr Ferreira's skills, effort and determination got him scholarships at highly recognised universities such as the University of Western Australia (UWA) and another recognised university in the United States. He is well respected by government and private sector. He is well regarded by his Geology lecturers at UWA. I can see Mr Ferreira furthering his academic career without lack of offers from these institutions. Personally, I look forward to working with him again but this time for him, because I know he will make a great professional leader.
Chryssa Tsouraki
Florentino is a true example of a leader; he is incredibly hard-working, devoted, empathetic, and motivates his team to always strive for more. Having worked with him very closely to promote the Licensing Round and the CCS plan offshore Timor-Leste, I've seen how under his command, the team modernised their management and work flow, received consistent training, and developed new solutions to old problems. An excellent strategist, will always come up with a tailored feasible plan and communicate it very clearly to his partners and team, with his professional passion for the energy sector and his country to be an inspiration. His knowledge of modern management and leadership tools, and his growth mindset, have been key to the success of the Round and to the transformation of the ANPM team.
Joao Martires
I have known Florentino since 2005 both professionally and personally. Professionally I have seen him work long hours and putting everything to ensure programs such as the DFAT funded Ministry of Planning and Finance Capacity Development Program (MPFCDP) were always provided with the most accurate and speedy translations. I am still in awe with Mr Ferreira's for doing simultaneous interpreting at the Ministry of Finance -a huge range of topics which required knowledge about the subjects and technical terminology- and all of this when there were many few English language speakers in Timor-Leste and also as English is Mr Ferreira's third language. He is one of the shining lights of what I call the change generation, a number of future young Timorese leaders with great potential. Mr Ferreira's skills, effort and determination got him scholarships at highly recognised universities such as the University of Western Australia (UWA) and another recognised university in the United States. He is well respected by government and private sector. He is well regarded by his Geology lecturers at UWA. I can see Mr Ferreira furthering his academic career without lack of offers from these institutions. Personally, I look forward to working with him again but this time for him, because I know he will make a great professional leader.
Chryssa Tsouraki
Florentino is a true example of a leader; he is incredibly hard-working, devoted, empathetic, and motivates his team to always strive for more. Having worked with him very closely to promote the Licensing Round and the CCS plan offshore Timor-Leste, I've seen how under his command, the team modernised their management and work flow, received consistent training, and developed new solutions to old problems. An excellent strategist, will always come up with a tailored feasible plan and communicate it very clearly to his partners and team, with his professional passion for the energy sector and his country to be an inspiration. His knowledge of modern management and leadership tools, and his growth mindset, have been key to the success of the Round and to the transformation of the ANPM team.
Joao Martires
I have known Florentino since 2005 both professionally and personally. Professionally I have seen him work long hours and putting everything to ensure programs such as the DFAT funded Ministry of Planning and Finance Capacity Development Program (MPFCDP) were always provided with the most accurate and speedy translations. I am still in awe with Mr Ferreira's for doing simultaneous interpreting at the Ministry of Finance -a huge range of topics which required knowledge about the subjects and technical terminology- and all of this when there were many few English language speakers in Timor-Leste and also as English is Mr Ferreira's third language. He is one of the shining lights of what I call the change generation, a number of future young Timorese leaders with great potential. Mr Ferreira's skills, effort and determination got him scholarships at highly recognised universities such as the University of Western Australia (UWA) and another recognised university in the United States. He is well respected by government and private sector. He is well regarded by his Geology lecturers at UWA. I can see Mr Ferreira furthering his academic career without lack of offers from these institutions. Personally, I look forward to working with him again but this time for him, because I know he will make a great professional leader.
Chryssa Tsouraki
Florentino is a true example of a leader; he is incredibly hard-working, devoted, empathetic, and motivates his team to always strive for more. Having worked with him very closely to promote the Licensing Round and the CCS plan offshore Timor-Leste, I've seen how under his command, the team modernised their management and work flow, received consistent training, and developed new solutions to old problems. An excellent strategist, will always come up with a tailored feasible plan and communicate it very clearly to his partners and team, with his professional passion for the energy sector and his country to be an inspiration. His knowledge of modern management and leadership tools, and his growth mindset, have been key to the success of the Round and to the transformation of the ANPM team.
Joao Martires
I have known Florentino since 2005 both professionally and personally. Professionally I have seen him work long hours and putting everything to ensure programs such as the DFAT funded Ministry of Planning and Finance Capacity Development Program (MPFCDP) were always provided with the most accurate and speedy translations. I am still in awe with Mr Ferreira's for doing simultaneous interpreting at the Ministry of Finance -a huge range of topics which required knowledge about the subjects and technical terminology- and all of this when there were many few English language speakers in Timor-Leste and also as English is Mr Ferreira's third language. He is one of the shining lights of what I call the change generation, a number of future young Timorese leaders with great potential. Mr Ferreira's skills, effort and determination got him scholarships at highly recognised universities such as the University of Western Australia (UWA) and another recognised university in the United States. He is well respected by government and private sector. He is well regarded by his Geology lecturers at UWA. I can see Mr Ferreira furthering his academic career without lack of offers from these institutions. Personally, I look forward to working with him again but this time for him, because I know he will make a great professional leader.
Experience
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ANP TIMOR LESTE
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Timor-Leste
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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President of ANPM (National Authority of Petroleum and Minerals)
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals, Timor-Leste
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Dili, Timor-Leste
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Principal Adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Minerals
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
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Timor Resources
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Timor-Leste
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Commercial and Compliance
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2020
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Director of Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA)
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2019
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BOD & Deputy Managing Director
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2016
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TIMOR GAP, E.P.
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Dili
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New Ventures - Geoscience Manager
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Leading and coordinating all activities related to Exploration Geosciences for TIMOR GAP, E.P. Provides G&G expertise for current projects, evaluate new venture opportunities (CPLP Consortium, ASEAN Consortium, Open Areas, Offshore TLEA projects), coordinate and liaise with experts and JV partners regarding all works related to exploration and production and other related tasks. Leading and coordinating all activities related to Exploration Geosciences for TIMOR GAP, E.P. Provides G&G expertise for current projects, evaluate new venture opportunities (CPLP Consortium, ASEAN Consortium, Open Areas, Offshore TLEA projects), coordinate and liaise with experts and JV partners regarding all works related to exploration and production and other related tasks.
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TIMORGAP, E.P.
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Dili
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Geosciences - New Ventures Team Leader
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
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Timor Telecom
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geologist
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May 2012 - Jan 2013
Key Roles: - Set up G&G/Exploration Team within E&P Department. - Conducted a survey searching for armourstone and core materials for Suai Supply Base & Beaco LNG Plant breakwater constructions. - Provided technical inputs on exploration and production (E&P) related activities; including Greater Sunrise project. Key Roles: - Set up G&G/Exploration Team within E&P Department. - Conducted a survey searching for armourstone and core materials for Suai Supply Base & Beaco LNG Plant breakwater constructions. - Provided technical inputs on exploration and production (E&P) related activities; including Greater Sunrise project.
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Freelance Translator (Self-Employed)
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Aug 2001 - Jan 2013
Provided translation and interpreting services in English-Indonesia and vice-versa; Portuguese-English and vice-versa; Tetum-English and vice-versa. Provided translation and interpreting services in English-Indonesia and vice-versa; Portuguese-English and vice-versa; Tetum-English and vice-versa.
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Timor Leste Geological Survey - SERN
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Dili, Timor Leste
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Geologist
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Dec 2011 - May 2012
Key Roles: - Reviewing the final report for Timor Leste Geological Services mapping project. - Providing technical inputs to the immediate needs from the Secretary of State for Natural Resources. Key Roles: - Reviewing the final report for Timor Leste Geological Services mapping project. - Providing technical inputs to the immediate needs from the Secretary of State for Natural Resources.
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Royal Embassy of Norway
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Dili Timor Leste
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Consultant to the Royal Embassy of Norway
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Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Key Roles: - Providing technical and administrative assistance to Head of Mission of the Royal Embassy of Norway in Dili Timor Leste. - Conducting researches on political, social and economic progress of the country and update to the Head of Mission. - Providing assistances and information during the documentary coverage by the Norwergian Media. - Assisting and liaising with the relevant parties in order to facilitate the Head of Mission's visits to the programs' sites funded by the Embassy. - Liaising with the government agencies. Show less
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Consultant to the Royal Embassy of Norway
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2010
Consultant Consultant
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University of Western
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University of Western Australia
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Lab Assistant at Palaeontology Lab
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2009
Key Roles: - Digitizing literatures - Cataloguing rocks - Preparing Acetate peels - Preparing thin section slides - Preparing kerogene slides and assisting in the preparation of palynological slide Key Roles: - Digitizing literatures - Cataloguing rocks - Preparing Acetate peels - Preparing thin section slides - Preparing kerogene slides and assisting in the preparation of palynological slide
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MPFCBP - An AusAID Funded Project
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Ministry of Planning and Finance - Dili, Timor Leste
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Coordinator for Translator & Interpreter with an AusAID Funded Project
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Jul 2004 - Nov 2006
Key Roles: - Providing language assistance to expatriate advisers during the capacity building workshops/seminar and On-the-Job Trainings to Ministry of Planning and Finance and other relevant ministries staffs in regards to Budget, Taxation, Treasury and Procurement System. - Assisting in building cross-cultural team work. Key Roles: - Providing language assistance to expatriate advisers during the capacity building workshops/seminar and On-the-Job Trainings to Ministry of Planning and Finance and other relevant ministries staffs in regards to Budget, Taxation, Treasury and Procurement System. - Assisting in building cross-cultural team work.
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Founder and Coordinator for
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May 2004 - Nov 2006
Provided some informal trainings (English, Portuguese, Computer programs, drama), to the Labadain Group members. Provided some informal trainings (English, Portuguese, Computer programs, drama), to the Labadain Group members.
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KSTL, Royal Embassy of Norway, Labadain Group
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Dili, Timor Leste
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English teacher
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Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
Key Roles: - Providing Free English language classes to High School Students, as part of extra-curricular activities. - Providing English course to KSTL (Labour Union) staff members. - Providing English class to Royal Embassy of Norway staffs. Key Roles: - Providing Free English language classes to High School Students, as part of extra-curricular activities. - Providing English course to KSTL (Labour Union) staff members. - Providing English class to Royal Embassy of Norway staffs.
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Logistic staff
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Sep 2003 - Jun 2004
Logistic staff for DHL Worldwide in Dili Timor Leste. Logistic staff for DHL Worldwide in Dili Timor Leste.
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SEANAP staff
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Sep 2003 - Dec 2003
As a facilitator for Agricultural project at Natarbora sub-district. As a facilitator for Agricultural project at Natarbora sub-district.
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Media Translator
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Mar 2001 - Aug 2001
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Education
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2013 - 2014
University of Tulsa
Master of Science (M.S.), Geosciences - Reservoir Characterization -
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The University of Western Australia
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2003 - 2006
Universidade da Paz
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