About
Currently Partner at NEXT Solutions (#1 software development company in Angola), leading Microsoft® and IBM® customer's in their digital transformation journey through data & innovation.
Made myself an entrepreneur, running 4 prosperous multi-sectoral ventures with a range of operations spread between 3 different countries during the past 10+ years with combined revenue of +$US 15M.
A seasoned Business Strategist that led major business transformations in Healthcare, FSI, Retail and Energy/Oil&Gas, working with companies such as: TOTAL, ENI, Sonangol and its Subsidiaries, Microsoft, IBM, Sumol+Compal, Coca-Cola, Castle Group, National Bank of Angola (BNA), Angolan Investment Bank (Banco BAI), Mercedes-Benz and much more as well as the Angolan and Portuguese Governments
Business Growth Catalyst
Digital Evangelist
Tech Business Enthusiast
Work Experience
Software Development | 30+ Employees | $US 500K
Partner & Head of Strategy
Luanda, Angola | 2019-Current
As Head of Strategy manage 5 areas (Technological Partnerships, Marketing/Communication, Sales, Spin-offs and Finance), with predominant focus on the business growth and technological partners market penetration.
Support Microsoft® and IBM® customers in their digital transformation journey, empowering businesses into making better decision with even better information
“It doesn’t matter how smart you are
unless you stop and think.”
Thomas Sowell
Education
Nova School of Business and Economics
Advanced Negotiation Program
Lisboa, Portugal | 2014
Business Skill; Negotiation Strategies; Negotiation Tatics; Negotiation Process; Identify and Eliminate Weaknesses; Resolving and Defusing Conflict; Market Evolution Simulation; Realtime Negotiation Simulation; Managing Long-term Business Relationships
Nova School of Business and Economics
Intensive Management Program
Lisboa, Portugal | 2013
Value creation and financial markets; Investment decisions; Competitive Advantages; Managing relations between client and suppliers; Risk Management; Managing performance and Monitoring the firm
University of Minho & St. António's Hospital
MSc in Biomedical Engineering
Porto, Portugal | 2006-2007
Incomplete Masters in Biomedical Engineering (thesis - "New surgical approach for spinal deformity"). Developed an implant for spinal deformity surgery (Scoliosis) within a program between University of Minho and the Orthopeadics Oporto Hospital Center, focus on Biomechanics, Biomaterial and Rehabilitation
University of Minho
BSc in Biomedical Engineering
Braga, Portugal | 2002-2005
Degree in Biomedical Engineering specialized on Biomechanics, Biomaterial and Rehabilitation. Throughout the praxis developed Chitosan Skin substitute (in vitro) and Chitosan + Hydroxyapatite composites for Bone substitute (in vitro). The last one was a presented poster in the "ESB Biomaterial 2017 Conference" - European Society for Biomaterials on behalf of the 3B's Research Group - University of Minho
Fact Sheet
Personal Details
Current Address
Luanda - Angola
Date of Birth
23/07/1984
Nationalities
Portuguese
Angolan
Languages
Spanish - Intermediate
French - Basic
English - Full work proficiency
Portuguese - Native
Operating Systems
Windows OS
MacOS
Linux Ubuntu
Platforms
Office 365 Suite
iWork
Power Platform
Dynamics 365
Business Applications
MS Project
PowerBI
SAP ERP
Primavera ERP
Odoo ERP & CRM
SalesForce CRM
Certificates
Data Science & Analytics Intro issued by IBM
Data Science Fundamentals issued by IBM
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner issued by IBM
Hobbies & Interests
Putting into words how my eyes see society and behavior
Passionate tennis to achieve personal fitness with a smile
Collector of intercultural experiences through traveling (31 and counting)
Avowed foodie and devoted cook
Motorsport enthusiast