Paulo Esteves

Paulo Esteves started their work experience in 2007 as a Developer at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, where they were responsible for application development and maintenance. Paulo later became Co-Founder of WonderScreen Technologies in 2009, where they managed operations and logistics. In 2012, they joined Novabase as a Consultant, focusing on innovation and developing solutions for the energy sector. Paulo worked on projects for the Transmission System Operator and the Energy Distribution System Operator, among others. In 2018, they became the Head of Innovation and R&D at Wakaru Consulting, where they identified funding opportunities and developed and executed technological research and development projects. Paulo also served as the Product Owner for the Water Wise System.

Paulo Esteves completed their education in computer engineering at Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa. Paulo first obtained a Licentiate degree in computer engineering, starting in 2006 and graduating in 2009. Paulo then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in computer engineering at the same university, completing the academic stage in 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Paulo Esteves has also obtained several certifications. These include a certification in "Gestão da Investigação, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (IDI)" from APQ - Associação Portuguesa para a Qualidade, which was obtained in October 2022. Paulo also received certifications in "ISO 56002 - Workshop de gestão de inovação" in May 2021, "Curso de preparação à certificação PMP" in November 2020, and "Curso de preparação à certificação Product Owner" in October 2020 from Reloading®. Furthermore, they have completed training in various methodologies and frameworks, including the ITIL Foundation Level certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice in February 2018 and training in "Metodologias DO Business", "Metodologias DO Tools", and "Design Thinking" from Novabase in 2016 and 2015. Additionally, they participated in the "Startup business model innovation Acceleration Program" at IE Business School in July 2018. Furthermore, in August 2019, they received training in the "Formação na norma NP 4457:2007" from Wakaru.