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Loures, PT

Lisbon, Portugal

• Solution Architect for the Digital Technology Advisory Group (DTAG) under CYIENT'sChief Technology Officer (CTO) umbrella, I have spearheaded numerous achievements:
• Solution Architect for Various Types of tenders and RFx focusing in 5G, Private Networks, etc.
• Secured 50M+ in Lead Support encompassing RFx facilitation, tendering processes, salesstrategy formulation, and meticulous budgeting.
• Provided comprehensive Pre-sales support with a focus on wireless domains such as 5G, PrivateNetwork solutions, Open RAN, and Neutral Host architectures.
• Orchestrated capital budgeting strategies tailored for large-scale bids, ensuring optimalresource allocation and financial viability.
• Masterminded customer pitching initiatives, from meticulous preparation to engagingpresentations and meticulous follow-up strategies.

Algés, Lisboa, Portugal

• As the Pre-Sales Manager under CELFINET's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) umbrella, Ihadspearheaded numerous achievements:
• Lead Support encompassing RFx facilitation, tendering processes, sales strategyformulation, and meticulous budgeting.
• Provided comprehensive Pre-sales support with a focus on wireless domains such as 5G, PrivateNetwork solutions, Open RAN, and Neutral Host architectures.
• Orchestrated capital budgeting strategies tailored for large-scale bids, ensuring optimalresource allocation and financial viability.
• Masterminded customer pitching initiatives, from meticulous preparation to engagingpresentations and meticulous follow-up strategies.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with key players in the wireless industry, fosteringcollaborative endeavors and expanding CELFINET's network.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

• As the Head of RAN Services under CELFINET's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) umbrella, I was in chargeof the following:
• Management of RAN Professionals:
• Directed a diverse team of Radio Access Network (RAN) professionals across multiplecustomers and countries, each with various technological backgrounds.
• Project Management:
• Oversaw CELFINET's RAN projects for major operators such as Vodafone and Telefonica.This included managing CELFINET's nearshore teams and activities, as well as RANengineers stationed across multiple countries.
• Bidding Process Support:

Lisbon, Portugal

• Project Manage a Project to deliver a full E2E 5G Neutral Host Solution for Rail and Highway Corridorswhich includes:
• State-of-the-Art Analysis: Assess current technology in rail and highway corridors. CaseStudies, Commercial Models and Options
• Architecture Identification: Architecture HLD, Solution Design, Vendors and Suppliers
• Detailed Deployment Plan: Plan activities and resources needed for deployment andmaintenance.
• OSS Framework Assessment: Evaluate necessary operational support systems and tools,including costs.
• Resource and Cost Forecasting: Predict resource and tool usage costs over time.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Successfully Deliver a Project to shutdown/sunset 2G/3G technology at Virgin Media O2 UK. Thisincludes achieving the following:
• Application of CELFINET proprietary 3G/4G Capacity Model developed in partnership withNOVA School of Science and Technology, ISEL and IT - Instituto de Telecomunicações,Portugal in order to:
• Identify 4G sites that could cope with remaining 3G traffic and actions needed to shifttraffic.
• Identify 3G sites where partial shutdown could take place such as U2100 F2 or all U2100.
• Identify 4G sites that can’t cope with existing 3G traffic and what actions shall be taken.
• Application of a Coverage Analysis Algorithm to identify the need of new sites from apoint of view of capacity and coverage

United Kingdom

• Project Manager on behalf of Virgin Media O2 UK (former Telefonica O2 UK) to lead the project Beacon(RAN Sharing Between) Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 UK from a Governance perspective. Thisincluded the following.
• Prepare, Present and Track Monthly Beacon Performance Board Meeting
• Follow-Up on Action Points, Issues and Risks
• Facilitate the resolution of blocking points
• Ensure all efforts were made in order for Beacon KPI to be fulfilled
• Manage background activities such as introduction of new KPI's, new technologies, newprocesses into the contract

United States

• Successfully Project Manager and delivered a project aiming to improve USCC Network Performancefor Ericsson and Nokia. The achievements can be summarized:
• Reduction of 13% and 12% on bad samples in Madison and Rockford respectively
• Increase in 93% and 17% of samples with MOS scoring between 4 and 5 in Madison andRockford respectively
• Increase in UL Throughput in Rockford for 256QAM UL capable UE’s (e.g. QCI9 +129% )
• 0.3% Increase in HO Success Rate in Rockford thanks to Nokia LTE64 Deployment
• PDCP Tput Increase Rockford thanks to Nokia Int. Aware UL Pwr Control* (e.g. QCI9 +49%)

Lisbon, Portugal & London, UK

• Project Manager for Virgin Media O2 UK (former Telefonica O2 UK) managing the following projects:
• E2E Optimization - E2E Network Performance Optimisation and P3 (UmLaut) Preparation &Monitoring
• VoLTE/VoWiFi Launch - VoLTE & VoWiFi Service Launch, City Quality Assurance Optimizationand Regional Optimization
• Radio Design Services - Nokia Radio Design Services, IoT Design & Testing, Ericsson FeatureOptimization
• RAN Sharing Services (Beacon) & Fiber Expansion - RAN Sharing Management, NOT Spot (akaWhite Spot), Field Survey and Fiber Planning
• NASP - Network Availability & Service Protection

London

• Project Manager for the "Task Force" forum on behalf of Virgin Media O2 UK (former Telefonica O2UK).
• Highly Technical Working Group where network wide systematic issues were identified and subject toa resolution plan that was followed on a weekly basis.
• This working group covered the following activities:
• Steerco where systematic issues are communicated, responsible areas identified andinvestigation streams created and followed,
• Deliver sustained improvement in all areas monitored but specifically, in Packet Loss & Latency,
• Encourage engagement & collaboration across all data packet domains from application to enduser layer;

Lisbon

-Product Owner for Vismon(R) Manager for the 4G VoLTE Technologies.

Portugal & Spain

• Working for Vodafone Portugal in the South RAN Engineering Team with the goal of:
• Design, Plan, Accept and Optimize 2G/3G and 4G Sites for RAN vendor ERICSSON
• Day-to-day network performance monitoring and optimization
• Several Drive Test Driven Acceptance and Optimization Activities
• Special Event Design, Planning, Commissioning, Acceptance and Optimization

United Kingdom

• 4G Network Specialist for RAN Equipment vendor Ericsson supporting Vodafone UK in:
• 4G feature testing, being responsible for the planning, definition and execution of trials as wellas final rollout & assessment
• 4G strategy by advising on new possible strategies and optimizations
• Special event design, preparation, planning, acceptance and optimization
• Ericsson SW acceptance process by providing technical analysis and acceptance
• 2G optimization by defining and assessing trials for Ericsson, NSN and Huawei vendors

Lisbon Area, Portugal

• Working for Vodafone Portugal in the South RAN Engineering Team with the goal of:
• Design, Plan, Accept and Optimize 2G/3G and 4G Sites for RAN vendor ERICSSON
• Day-to-day network performance monitoring and optimization
• Several Drive Test Driven Acceptance and Optimization Activities
• Special Event Design, Planning, Commissioning, Acceptance and Optimization
• During this period the following achievements were delivered:

Portugal

• As a Mobile Network Operation Manager for TMN, I delivered the following activities during the courseof this position
• Mobile Network Operations Management: Managed and coordinated the company's mobilenetwork operations team, consisting of 15 to 20 members.
• Supplier Swap Coordination: Scheduled and oversaw the work during the company's 3Gnetwork supplier swap.
• Equipment Handling: Managed various mobile network supplier equipment, including Nokia,Siemens Networks, and Ericsson.

Portugal

• As a Network Architect for CGI, I delivered the following activities during the course of this position
• Operations and Maintenance Management: Managed the operations and maintenance of thecompany's primary data center, Logica (also known as Logica CMG), for EDP (Electricidade DePortugal).
• Secure Payment Solutions Development: Developed, designed, and implemented securepayment solutions for remote stores utilizing 3G networks (CDMA 1xEVDO).
• Supervision and Remote Support: Supervised the company's remote sites and data centersnationwide, providing remote support to local technicians through a trouble ticket system.

Applied Management Postgraduate Program (Pga), Postgraduate, 17/20

Europe, a triple crown accredited institution with its Masters, Executive Education and MBA present in the main international rankings.

Master'S Degree, Telecommunications Engineering, 16/20

Master'S Degree, Telecommunications Engineering

Master'S Degree, Telecommunications Engineering, 16/20

Master'S Degree, Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering, 16/20 Overall (19/20 Thesis)

Master’s Degree (2 years course) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon - Superior.

Degree (4 Years Course), Computer And Communications Engineering

Degree (4 years course) in Computer and Communications Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria - School of Technology and.