Hugo Esteves

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Head of Artificial Intelligence | Head of AI | Head of AI Product @ Automaise
Lisbon, PT
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About Hugo Esteves

Experienced leader, Engineer and Data Scientist with more than 15 year in the ICT sector, from Startups to Multinational Organisations. I’m passionate about translating complex data insights into actionable business strategies and cultivating a data-driven culture across organisations. Proven track record of delivering ethical data-driven solutions that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation. My global experience spans 9 countries across America, Africa and Europe, enabling me to build high-performing, cross-functional teams that drive technological innovation and social impact.As the Co-founder, CEO and Director of Data Science & AI at eikko, I leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and organisational psychology to revolutionise recruitment technologies. Key Expertise: - Data Strategy & Analytics - AI-Powered Solutions - Machine Learning - Team Leadership - Cross-Cultural CollaborationAnd if any of this resonates with you, I'm always eager to connect and explore potential synergies. Beyond traditional networking, I believe in meaningful professional relationships that spark genuine conversations. Let's schedule a call and dive deeper into how we might collaborate or simply exchange insights. After all, behind every professional connection is a human story waiting to be shared ;)Ah, I am also a freelance photographer ;)#DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #HRTech #RecruitmentInnovation #TechLeadership #GlobalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AI #GenAI

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Automaise

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Head of Artificial Intelligence | Head of AI | Head of AI Product
Lisbon, PT
Website:
automaise.com
Employees:
55
Hugo Esteves Work Experience Details
  • Automaise
    Head Of Artificial Intelligence | Head Of Ai | Head Of Ai Product
    Automaise
    Lisbon, Pt
  • Eikko
    Director Of Data Science & Ai
    Eikko Feb 2020 - Present
    I lead the company’s Data Science, Analytic and ML/AI functions to deliver data-driven innovation and growth. I am responsible for defining and executing the organization’s data strategy, ensuring the alignment of data initiatives with core business objectives, and leveraging data assets to drive competitive advantage and operational efficiency.- Developed and executed a comprehensive data strategy that aligned with the company’s goals, resulting in a 30% improvement in recruitment efficiency for customers.- Designed scalable data architecture handling 12K+ candidate profiles and 20k+ data points, with a regular data load of 1M+.- Oversaw the development and deployment of machine learning models that significantly enhanced customer experience, with 80% accuracy in improved candidate-job matching.- Directed the analytics function, providing actionable insights that informed strategic decisions and drove operational improvements across the business. - Led database optimizations efforts that led to 80% reduction in execution time.- Led initiatives to uncover revenue opportunities and enhanced decision-making processes by leveraging advanced analytics practices.- Established and maintained data governance standards that ensured data quality, privacy, and compliance with EU GDPR.#Advanced data analytics#Machine learning#Team Leadership#Data governance#AI-powered solution development
  • Eikko
    Co-Founder & Ceo
    Eikko Jan 2020 - Aug 2024
    Portugal
    eikko is pioneering a transformative approach in the recruitment sector by leveraging AI, data science and organizational psychology science to enhance candidate-company proximity. It employs a multidimensional AI-powered and science-based matching platform, to allow a stress-free candidate and company experience, to deliver the best experience in recruitment for all.I lead a high-performing multifunctional team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. I am responsible for: Product Management, Data Strategy, R&D, Business Strategy, Product Strategy, Product Management, Business Development, Financial Management, Investors Relation Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Performance Monitoring, Compliance and Risk Management.
  • We Talk Data
    Co-Founder & Director
    We Talk Data Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
    Boutique Recruitment Studio specialized in Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence and everything data.
  • Data Science For Social Good Portugal
    Co-Founder & Co-Director
    Data Science For Social Good Portugal Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
    DSSG Portugal is a non-profit volunteer-based association of data enthusiasts who are motivated to tackle problems that really matter. We collaborate with social impact driven institutions in the public, private and non-profit sectors.Does this seem appealing to you? Join the movement!- Led a 20+ volunteer-based data science organization, applying predictive analytics and data-driven solutions to address social impact challenges in partnership with NGOs and government entities.- Developed and executed end-to-end data strategies, resulting in impactful data-driven insights for non-profit organizations, improving decision-making and social outcomes: predictive model for cancer donations (85% accuracy), operations efficiency for waiting-time decrease and resource efficiency (30% efficiency improvement).- Optimized ways of working and processes. - Developed partnerships with 5 NGOs and 3 government agencies.- Recruited and onboarded motivated new members for the extraordinary leadership team.- Managed negotiations with potential sponsors.- Translated complex data insights into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collective Sensing Research
    Data Scientist | Project Manager
    Collective Sensing Research Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
    Lisbon Area, Portugal
    Invited to manage a project with six distributed Data Scientists and Data Engineers. The project objective was: 1) to develop a data model and get data analytics about the traffic in the Municipality of Rotterdam (Netherlands) 2) to deploy a predictive model for road accidents.Collective Sensing Research was a R&D team in Nova SBE University Data Science Innitiative to deliver data-driven R&D impactful projects to private companies and public institutions.- Assurance of project quality, timely deliveries and customer satisfaction- Data Analysis, Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Visualization dashboards- Communicated data insights and project progress to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Sogrape
    Business Strategy Consultant
    Sogrape Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
    Porto Area, Portugal
    MBA internship, focused on a special project in the tourism and hospitality sector:- Business model development - Strategic tourism project and concept development, - Design thinking (ideation of the business idea, feasibility and viability studies). - Project implementation planning.
  • Ericsson
    Senior Network Analytics Consultant
    Ericsson Jan 2014 - Sep 2016
    Portugal, Sweden, Chile, Spain
    - Spearheaded data-driven network performance optimization, using advanced predictive analytics and data modeling to improve service quality across multiple regions, leading to a 20-60% increase in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.- Partnered with cross-functional teams (R&D, engineering, product management) to solve problems on a daily basis. - Fostered cross-department interaction, collaboration and knowledge sharing practices in the organization. - Delivered insights through data visualization tools, transforming complex network data into actionable business intelligence that informed strategic decision-making for global clients.- Introduced advanced data analytics techniques to automate network performance monitoring, which significantly reduced manual efforts and increased accuracy in detecting network anomalies.- Developed and implemented data-driven strategies for mobile network performance, utilizing statistical models and real-time data analytics to anticipate network issues, reduce downtime, and enhance service delivery.- Led a global, cross-functional team of 12 data analysts and engineers, fostering collaboration across engineering, R&D, and product management to align technical solutions with business objectives.- Regularly presented data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving alignment between data-driven insights and business strategies, ultimately influencing the company’s approach to network optimization projects.- Mentored and coached junior data analysts, improving their technical expertise in data analytics, predictive modeling, and effective stakeholder communication, building a more capable, data-driven team.
  • Ericsson
    Mobile Network Optimization Engineer
    Ericsson Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    Portugal, Sweden
    - Designed and deployed data analytics frameworks to optimize 3G/4G mobile network performance, achieving a 15% improvement in service reliability and reducing operational costs.- Developed a suite of data visualization tools that provided real-time insights into network performance, enabling data-driven decisions by stakeholders across the Mediterranean region.- Pioneered the use of predictive analytics to proactively identify and mitigate network issues, preventing service disruptions and increasing customer satisfaction for major telecom clients.- Acted as the single point of contact for 4G network performance projects in Portugal, utilizing a data-driven approach to successfully deliver high-impact solutions to key clients.- Collaborated with R&D and product teams to integrate data analytics insights into new 3G/4G product developments, ensuring data-driven innovation was a core part of product rollouts.- Program Manager for knowledge-sharing initiatives across the Mediterranean region, training teams on best practices in network performance optimization through webinars and workshops..- Mobile network data analytics and performance optimization;- Analysis of large amounts of data, feature selection and optimization, from multiple sources to get insights for network strategy, using in-house & external automated data intelligent methods and tools (Statistical Modelling, Predictive Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Segmentation and Clustering)- Developed and optimized operational processes based on MySQL to improve the team's efficiency and deliverable quality- Created insightful data visualizations and dashboards- Co-supersivion of a MSc thesis in collaboration with Instituto Superior Técnico (IST)- Go-to-market successfully achieved for the new 3G product launch in the role of Product Developer (at Ericsson’s Headquarters in Stockholm), working side by side with Research and Development units.
  • Ericsson
    Radio Access Network Engineer
    Ericsson Oct 2007 - Dec 2012
    Portugal, Spain, Angola
    Some key moments:- Developed pre-sales multi-vendor services for the Global Business Unit Services at Ericsson’s Headquarters.- Launched of the first 4G network in Africa in a high-pressure environment, being an Ericsson’s global execution time record, working with the customer C-Level organization, by delivering superior technology advisory service and engineering.- Led the network optimization team for the successful introduction of EDGE technology in an Angolan mobile operator’s network.- Increased team efficiency by developing and introducing automated data reporting tools by 40%, allowing for faster and more accurate decision-making.Responsabilities and Activities:- Developed and launched data-driven solutions to improve network performance across multiple regions, using descriptive to enhance network reliability and efficiency.- Implemented complex data analysis and reporting systems for telecom clients, enabling them to optimize network performance using in-house data intelligence tools, reducing their operating costs.- 2G, 3G and 4G Network Performance Optimization driven by intensive data analysis. - Project and service delivery setup in international and national mobile operators (Spain and Portugal). - Successfully introduced new network technologies (e.g., EDGE and 4G) into international markets, leveraging data insights to ensure smooth transitions and superior performance metrics.- Business development initiatives, during tough times in the telecom industry in the region.
  • Alcatel-Lucent
    Telecommunications Consultant
    Alcatel-Lucent Jan 2007 - Sep 2007
    Portugal, Italy, Greece, France, Mexico
    - Responsible for 2G/3G indoor network planning and network performance analysis in national projects.-Wimax radio network design and feature testing in projects abroad.- Managed a mixed team with customer elements, being able to outperform in the project goals and in the customer satisfaction (Italy). - Developed and delivered new system tests for Wimax in several geographies: Italy, Greece, Mexico and France.

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Hugo Esteves works for Automaise

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Hugo Esteves attended Massachusetts Institute Of Technology - Sloan School Of Management, The Lisbon Mba, Nova Ims Information Management School, Instituto Superior Técnico, Movimento De Expressão Fotográfica – Photographic Expression Movement.

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