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• Providing support in SAP S/4HANA Migration Project• Development of Project Management support tools utilizing Microsoft Power BI, to enable informed decision making

• Overseeing NEEGIUM and Local Group Minho's budgets, investments, and cash flow to optimize financial performance• Assessment and minimization of risks to ensure fiscal stability during my tenure• Production of accurate reports, upholding regulatory compliance, and safeguarding financial integrity• Management of a team of 15+ people and the organisation's projects, as an integral part of the Presidency

• Coordination of partnerships with external organizations• Event planning and management• Detection of valuable opportunities for IEM students

As a Lean Six Sigma Instructor in Universidade do Minho, Guimarães, I guided 15+ students through a comprehensive course on the DMAIC cycle (designed by Dr. Gregory H. Watson), a vital Lean Six Sigma process improvement method.I shared my expertise, helping them understand waste reduction and efficiency enhancement. Our team of 5 instructors coached students in defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling processes for measurable results. Passionate about process improvement, we made Lean Six Sigma principles accessible through hands-on activities and real-world examples, equipping students for success.

Team based interdisciplinary project in the Electric and Lighting Industry, a collaborative effort between Universidade do Minho and Gewiss, focusing on implementing innovative solutions to optimize operations:• Comprehensive data analysis through direct observations, surveys, and interviews to gather insights from operators and managers.• Reorganization and readjustedment of logistics train operations, addressing overoccupation challenges.• Analysis of warehouse layouts and proposal of effective reorganization strategies to minimize inefficiencies and reduce delays.• Recommendation of the addition of management tools on the shop floor, promoting better communication and smoother workflows.• Proposal of the implementation of an RFID system to reduce workers' movements and improve tracking accuracy.Resulted in a scholarly article titled "Improvement of the Mizusumashi System in an Electrical Devices Company: A Case Study of Multidisciplinary University-Business Collaboration."

• Creation of dashboards linked to SAP for MRP controlling• Development of tools for Inventory Planning using MS Excel's VBA, focusing on informed decision making• Assistance with Preh Group's internal training iniciative (Excel Training Program)