Experience

  • Jan 2021 - Present
    Longline Environment
    Chief Designer

    Handling the design development of the full suite of Longline’s modelling and mapping products for the web including an original design system.

    Focus areas:

    • Geographical information systems (GIS)
    • Web-based mapping products
    • Design system development
    • UX/UI for environmental modeling tools
  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
    Almadesign
    Senior Design Engineer

    Design research, concept development and project management in multiple EU funded and consortium-led research projects in the mobility industry.

    Notable projects:

    • Eviation Alice (2019-2020): Cabin and cockpit design development for the world’s first fully electric commercial airliner
    • Flexcraft (2017-2020): EU Horizon 2020 consortium-led research project (Embraer, Almadesign, INEGI, IST) focused on developing a hybrid-electric STOL platform showcasing Portuguese industrial capability

    Awards:

    • Crystal Cabin Award 2021 (Alice)
    • iF Design Award 2021 (Alice)
    • IDA Gold Design Award 2021 (Flexcraft)
  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
    Robosavvy
    Technology Manager

    Responsible for Robosavvy’s London office and staff operations.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Office and staff management
    • RMA, stock and product returns management
    • Liaison with suppliers and clients
    • Leading technology workshops
    • Product development and testing
  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
    Victoria & Albert Museum
    Workshop Leader

    Writing and leading the Creative Coding workshop for the educational arm of the V&A in collaboration with SketchPatch.

    The workshop was also held at:

    • Barbican Centre
    • UCL for the Google Girls initiative

    Focus on introducing creative coding and digital design to students through hands-on workshops and interactive learning experiences.

  • Jan 2008 - Present
    Gestu Interaction Design
    Founder

    UX/UI, product design, and engineering consultancy based in Horta.

    Key projects and focus areas:

    • Aquarisk (2020 - Present): Industrial grade, web-based risk assessment platform for Aquaculture management, currently on version 4.0
    • Product design and development
    • Engineering consultancy services
    • Full-stack design solutions
  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    CEiiA
    Design Engineer

    Automotive and aeronautical problem solving, engineering and component development at Portugal’s most advanced centre for product development and engineering.

    Notable project:

    • Vinci GT (2007-2008): Development and prototyping of the first Portuguese sports car

    Work involved advanced engineering solutions, prototyping, and component development for cutting-edge automotive and aerospace projects.

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