Engineering Executive &
Tech Advisor

Strategic technology vision
Business-technology alignment
Enterprise architecture leadership
Digital transformation expertise

Accomplished Technology Executive with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, scaling high-performing engineering teams, and aligning technology strategy with business objectives. Expertise in fostering an innovation culture and delivering enterprise solutions across diverse industries.

Experience

now
2024

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

Defined and implemented enterprise-wide technology strategy driving business transformation

Established technology governance framework while reducing technical debt

Built high-performing engineering culture aligned with business objectives

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:

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    CTO

    Strategic technology leadership driving business transformation for startups and enterprises. Expert in aligning technology investments with business outcomes and managing digital transformation initiatives.

  • Collaborative tech team workspace illustration

    Management of Managers and Teams

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

  • Tech due diligence process visualization

    Technical Due Diligence

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

  • Data flow and network infrastructure diagram

    Accelerated Delivery

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

Technology Domains

Areas of technical expertise:

  • Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Enterprise Architecture & Systems Integration

  • Data Engineering & Analytics

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance

Technology Philosophy

I believe technology should be a business enabler, not just a cost center. My approach focuses on building scalable, resilient systems that drive measurable business outcomes while maintaining operational excellence. I champion lean innovation processes that allow organizations to experiment rapidly, learn continuously, and adapt to changing market conditions.

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