Hello, I'm Rui Manuel Barreira.
๐ Hello! I'm Rui Barreiraโ,โ a Strategic CTO and Board Member deeply committed to advancing global tech innovation. I focus on collaborationโ,โ a global perspectiveโ,โ and connecting with like-minded professionals. Achievements: ๐ Tech Leader: I've led teams to build high-performance platforms using AIโ/โMLโ,โ IoTโ,โ and the cloudโ,โ making projects up to 100% faster. ๐ฐ Revenue Growth: Through smart tech strategiesโ,โ I've consistently doubled or even quintupled revenueโ,โ with some cases seeing up to 10x growth. ๐ Global Expansion: I've expanded organizations into over 10 countriesโ,โ taking on various roles from CDO to CEO and Board Member. ๐ Digital Transformation: I've enhanced efficiency and revenue across diverse industries in 10+ countriesโ,โ including bankingโ,โ financeโ,โ industry 4.0โ,โ and food & beverage. ๐ค AI Expertise: My deep AI knowledge has led to cost-effectiveโ,โ time-saving product development. ๐ ๏ธ Tech Inventor: Recognized as an inventor in 3+ patents registered or submitted in Europe andโ/โor the USA. Skills: Software Development | System Architecture | Cloud Computing | Networking | Cybersecurity | Data Science and Analytics | IoT and Edge Computing | AIโ/โML | DevOps | Agile Project Management | Budgeting & Negotiation | IP Management | Strategic Planning | Leadership (100+ Team Scaling) | Business Acumen | Legal and Ethical Considerations Why Connect With Me? I value collaboration and innovation. Connecting with me provides access to industry networks and data-driven insights. Whether you're looking for opportunitiesโ,โ guidanceโ,โ or engaging discussionsโ,โ I'm here. ๐ My mission is straightforward: to make a tangible tech impact. If you share this goalโ,โ let's connect. Reach out on LinkedIn or via email at rui.m.barreira@gmail.com. Togetherโ,โ we can pioneer innovationโ,โ disrupt marketsโ,โ and set new tech standards.
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- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
VP of Engineering @ kununu (Germany and Austria) Board Member and VP of Digital Platforms @ ENSICO (Portugal) VP of Engineering @ VizPin (USA and Southeast Asia) Strategic Advisor @ Neadvance (Portugal) Technical Advisor @ Replai (Europe) Co-Founder and CEO @ motel.io (Europe) CDO @ CRITICAL Software (Europe)
Current / Most Recent Employment
kununu ENSICO
Industry
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Professional Membership / Certification
Angel Investing Essentials - Core Angels Singularity Executive Program - June 2023 Digital Transformation Strategy - Boston University Large Account Management Program - Miller Heiman Group Karrass Negotiation - KARRASS Effective Negotiatingยฎ Advanced Leadership Maste - Portuguese Army Project Management Professional (PMPยฎ) - Project Management Institute Coaching for High Performances - Oporto University Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations - Vanderbilt University A Crash Course on Creativity - Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) Technology Enterpeneurship - Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP)
Skills
- Relationship Development - Analytical Skills - Public Speaking - Crisis Management - Problem Solving - Strategic Insights - Climate - Strategic Initiatives - Tech Savy - Business Profitability - Board level experience - Research and Development (R&D) - Computer Science - P&L Management - Technology Leadership and Scaling - Business Modeling - C-Level - Cyber-security - Strategic Business Change - Large-scale Projects - Key Performance Indicators - Technology Adoption - Intellectual Property - Strategic Vision - Generative AI - Profitable Growth - Fundraising - Decision-Making
Areas of Professional Interest
SaaS, IoT, Climate Impact, Health