Rui Fernandes

Rui Fernandes has a diverse work history that spans over a decade. Rui started their career in 2009 as an intern at Evolve Space Solution, where they worked on various projects related to space system visualization and software development. In 2011, Rui became a director at Sphere Sat Solutions Ltd, a position they held until 2014. During this time, they gained experience in managing and overseeing business operations.

Rui then joined Inmarsat in 2010 as a Land Product Engineer, where they worked until 2012. Rui then transitioned to the role of Maritime Product & Application Specialist until 2014. From 2014 to 2018, Rui served as a Product Development Manager at Inmarsat, where they were responsible for overseeing the development of new products. In 2018, they were promoted to Product Development Lead - Government, a position they currently hold.

Overall, Rui Fernandes has demonstrated a strong skill set in product development, project management, and software analysis, making him a valuable asset to any organization in the satellite and telecommunications industry.

Rui Fernandes completed an MSc in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Aveiro from 2001 to 2008. In 2019, they attended Cass Business School and completed courses in Commercial Perspectives - Finance for Non-Finance Leaders and Strategic Decision Making for Leaders. Currently, Rui is pursuing an Executive MBA at Henley Business School, expected to be completed in 2025. Rui also holds additional certifications such as Product Focus Certified Product Manager, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), VoIP, SIP and Messaging, Skywave IsatDataPro Application Development Training, and LTE certified.