Hugo E. Almeida Jr.

Hugo E. Almeida Jr. has been in the Information Communication and Technology industry since 1993. Hugo E. started their career at Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America (Matsushita Electric Works - Aromat Corp) as Regional Sales Manager for the Latin America Sales Division. In 1994, they founded Almeida Barragán International Co. Ltd. and served as Chief Executive Officer. In 1998, they joined Lucent Technologies as Global Sales Account Manager on the Large Enterprise Team. In 2000, they moved to Avaya where they held the same role. In 2002, they became Chief Executive Officer of Abitronix, LLC, overseeing the company's global operation and setting the corporate vision and culture. In 2018, they were appointed Director of Sales for New Era Technology, US on a contract/consulting basis. In 2020, they founded HEA Media Group. In 2022, they co-founded LOHAS International Group LLC, a company dedicated to offering quality, premium products for conscious consumers who care about making positive social, economic, and environmental impact.

Hugo E. Almeida Jr. attended Kean University from 1984 to 1988, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology. Hugo E. has also obtained various certifications, including State of New Jersey MBE Certification and SBE Certification (2021), NY State MBE Certification (2017), NYC MBE Certification (2016), PANYNJ MBE & DBE Certification (2016), MassDOT DBE Certification (2020), The Commonwealth of Massachusetts MBE Certification (2020), and NMSDC MBE Certification (2016).