Work

Work

Professional Experience

My track record speaks for itself; I have secured over 20 grants to fund projects that have brought new technologies to life. My proficiency in Python and Django, coupled with my understanding of cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and Geographic Information Systems, has allowed me to cater to diverse customer needs. The systems I have developed are robust and dependable, serving as the backbone of the daily operations of more than 12 cities.

I am currently working as a Product Manager at Untile, where I lead the development of innovative software solutions. Previously, I significantly grew Ubiwhere’s impact on the smart city market by spearheading initiatives that promote connected city infrastructure and strategic partnerships, amplifying ideas and solutions to a wider audience.

Working with groups like AIOTI, BDVA, ETSI, and FIWARE, I have pushed for technology that improves our quality of life, since I believe in tech that serves a purpose and enhances urban living.

More details are available on my LinkedIn, feel free to connect!

Untile

Senior Product Manager (2024 - Present)

  • Leading developing and implementing innovative software solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and drive market growth.
  • Overseeing project lifecycles from conception to deployment, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

Ubiwhere

Head of Technical Communication (2023 - 2024)

  • Drove industry engagement, positioning Ubiwhere as a leader through 20+ keynotes and panels, enhancing brand visibility and winning awards.
  • Orchestrated workshops and seminars, fostering strategic partnerships that increased prospective customers.
  • Integrated product thinking into core operations, boosting delivery efficiency and increasing proposal win rates.

Product Manager (2015 - 2023)

  • Directed the development and launch of the Urban Platform, deployed in 12+ cities, winning three international awards.
  • Secured 20+ grants, contributing to significant community impact through smart city initiatives.
  • Implemented agile methodologies and fostered the product-thinking mindset, enhancing team productivity.

Software Developer (2015)

  • Built smart city products using web technologies like Django, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and Celery.
  • Integrated route planners for logistics and multimodal transport using open-source technology (OSRM and OpenTripPlanner).
  • Set up infrastructure for data sharing in Porto using FIWARE and adapted products to comply with FIWARE open standards and data models using Python.

Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN)

Software Developer (2011 - 2015)

  • Created a product (mobile app for Android) for 2+ transit agencies with Augmented Reality and a custom route planner;
  • Developed a SaaS product (web platform) for transport data with 12+ REST APIs, open data, multimodal route planning services and multimodal data ingestion;
  • Mentored 10+ third-party startups and SMEs to use FIWARE to accelerate product development in SOUL-FI;
  • Customised a web platform using FIWARE and CKAN for Lisbon and built mechanisms for data collection, transformation and sharing;

Volunteer Work (active)

Habitação Transparente

  • Currently leading the communication strategy for an open data project to improve housing in Portugal, enabling citizens to compare and understand their housing situations better.

The Impostor PM

  • Currently managing the community of Product Managers in Coimbra and organising bi-monthly meetups to share experiences, foster collaboration, and strengthen the local PM network.

Apps for Good Expert

  • Guiding young developers beyond the traditional app development cycle with expertise in business models, ideation, pitching, technical and data feasibility.
  • Cultivating potential and igniting creative sparks with product thinking, transforming innovation into solutions with lasting societal impact.

World Data League and Hackacity

  • Mentored teams solving real-world problems with experience in data analysis, visualisation, and storytelling.
  • Empowering teams to navigate complex datasets and create impactful products, leading multiple teams to the finals and securing wins! 🏆

Education

University of Coimbra

  • Master in Informatics Engineering

Languages

  • Portuguese: Native / C2
  • French: Proficient / B1
  • English: Fully Proficient / C2
  • Spanish: Proficient / B1