Hugo Freitas

Hugo Freitas is an experienced engineer specializing in Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) and Industrial Automation, with a career spanning over 19 years. Currently an E&I Engineer at Advantek Group since September 2022, Hugo previously served as an I&C Field Engineer at Somincor - Lundin Mining, where responsibilities included field engineering and commissioning for the Zinc Expansion Project. Earlier roles include Industrial Automation Engineer at Advantek Group, where design of electrical cabinets and IT coordination were key responsibilities, and Project Engineer at National Oilwell Varco, focusing on drilling technology documentation and customer support. Hugo began their career as a Field Automation Engineer at António Jacinto Figueiredo Lda., involving machinery control development and technical assistance. Hugo's educational background includes a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Automation and Robotics from Instituto Superior Técnico, complemented by various certifications in programming and automation technologies.