Engineering Executive &
Tech Advisor

Modern engineering practices
Business-focused delivery
Resilient organisation design
Effective collaboration

Accomplished Engineering Executive with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, scaling teams, and transforming organizations. Expertise in fostering an international culture of innovation and collaboration across diverse industries.

Experience

now
2024

CTO @ DextraData GmbH (Governance, Risk and Financial management)

Defined and implemented a comprehensive technology turnaround strategy

Optimised legacy systems to stabilise operations and reduce technical debt

Restructured the tech team to enhance productivity and align with business goals

2024
2022

VP Engineering & Tech Advisor @ ByteMesh

Consulted companies (ie: Web3, HR Tech, retail) during growth or consolidation phases

Conducted thorough technical due diligence and optimised the tech stack and toolset

Modernised the tech stack and revised quality metrics

2022
2021

VP Engineering @ SMART VALOR (fintech)

Managed 20 experts over 4 distinct areas, including Product and DevSecOps

Reduced operational costs by up to 20%

Redesigned the organisation around team topologies

2021
2020

VP Engineering @ Avi Medical (healthcare)

Defined the tech-stack, architecture and toolset, leading to A series funding

Built 3 teams, with up to 20 experts, from zero, and focused on the collaboration among them

Launched 2 products to market within 12 months

2020
2017

Director Engineering @ EGYM (fitness)

Spearheaded the launch of the newest product line

Managed up to 40 people, 8 Managers, 2 sites

Multiple process optimisation (ie: reduced time-to-hire by 40%, faster releases and less waste)

2017
2013

Senior Manager @ zooplus (e-commerce)

Re-hashed teams into Product streams

Implemented DevOps and on-call-duty concepts

Tech brand improvements and increased talent pool

2013
2005

Agile Coach @ Technicolor (telecom)
‍Senior Java Engineer @ Siemens (telecom)

Address

Munich, Germany

Education

· MBA and MSc General Management, Portugal (2009)

· MSc Computer Science, Portugal (2005)

Expertise

How can I help you? Every situation is unique but here are some options:

  • Concept art in a 1:1 ratio showcasing strategic leadership and technological guidance across industries, with a visionary leader, holographic displays of sectors, and interconnected lines symbolizing the alignment of tech strategy with business goals.

    CTO

    Strategic leadership and technological guidance for startups and scale-ups in different industries, aligning tech strategy with business goals.

  • Surrealistic painting depicting a modern workspace merged with fantastical elements, showcasing the development of tech teams through exaggerated, dream-like imagery and vibrant colors, symbolising the limitless potential of technological advancement and collaboration.

    Management of Managers and Teams

    Development and nurturing of high-performing tech teams and managers, promoting collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Cubist painting depicting the comprehensive tech due diligence process, abstracting technological and financial elements into geometric forms and planes, highlighting the complex evaluation of ROI and technology in strategic decisions

    Technical Due Diligence

    Comprehensive tech due diligence for informed investment and M&A decisions, focusing on technological assets, team capabilities, and product scalability assessment.

  • The image is a complex and colourful illustration of a data flow or network infrastructure diagram. It features a multitude of nodes, represented by circles and rounded rectangles connected by multi-coloured lines and arrows, indicating the flow of information or processes. The nodes are variously coloured in bright hues of blue, green, red, orange, and purple, and are adorned with text labels, possibly denoting different functions, data types, or system components. The lines curve and intertwine to form a dynamic and intricate web, suggesting a high degree of connectivity and interaction within a digital ecosystem, such as a computer network, a sophisticated software integration, or a conceptual representation of internet traffic or data science processes. The black background accentuates the vividness of the colourful network, giving the impression of a highly technical and advanced digital system.

    Accelerated Delivery

    Streamlining operations, enhancing efficiency, and boosting productivity through tailored process optimisation for tech organisations across various industries.

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