National and international experience in Project Management and Risk Management, in the development of geological-geotechnical studies as well as in the design and technical assistance in complex geotechnical works (e.g. tunnels, dams, deep excavations and earth retention systems, soil improvement, slope stabilization, maritime infra-structures, road transport and railways, pile foundations,...) either in consultant design offices, or civil engineering contractors companies.Geotechnics specialist and Senior Member of the Portuguese Association of Engineers (“Ordem dos Engenheiros”); currently belonging to the executive committee of the Geotechnical Specialization of this institution.University professor of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering at different teaching institutions; currently teaching Risk Management in a post-graduate course for Project Management. Author of several technical and scientifical papers published nationally and internationally.International consultant. Insurance and law firms expert for civil and geotechnical engineering issues.Specialties: Risk Management, Project Management, Lean Management, Geotechnics, Tunnels, Dams, Slope Stabilization, Excavations, Foundations, Contaminated Soil and Water Remediation