🎯 Data Scientist | AI Engineer | Digital Transformation Strategist
🌍 Based in Lisbon | Open to relocate to Scandinavia and work across EMEA

With over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, I am now focused on delivering real-world value through Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.

My goal is to bridge business needs with scalable tech, especially in sectors where accuracy, resilience, and impact matter, such as defense, law enforcement, energy, banking, retail, healthcare, and public services.

• Burnout Predict – A Streamlit app for burnout risk prediction using a Deep Learning model for the predictions
• Pulse Burn – A Streamlit app for burnout risk prediction using LSTM, Prophet & wearable data
• GenAI Service Assistant – LLM-powered assistant for smarter, faster customer support
• Media Organizer – AI script for classifying, deduplicating, categorizing, and organizing photo/video archives
• Nynora lib – Modular Python library with AI agents for transcription, summarization, image tasks, etc.

• Python, SQL, Markdown, Bash
• Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn
• TensorFlow, Keras, MLflow, Jupyter Notebooks

• Predictive Modeling, Time-Series Forecasting
• Generative AI (LLMs, Whisper, NLP)
• LangChain, Hugging Face, OpenAI API

• FastAPI, Flask, Streamlit
• API development, interactive dashboards, backend logic

• Docker, Docker Compose
• Git, GitHub Actions
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): S3, EC2, Lambda, SageMaker

• Agile, Scrum (Certified), PMP
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Stakeholder Engagement, Risk & Change Management

• Notion, VS Code, GitHub, Jira, Trello, Slack, Miro, MS Project

• Strategic Thinking – Strong ability to align data initiatives with business objectives and long-term impact.
• Cross-Cultural Communication – 20+ years working with multicultural teams across EMEA; comfortable adapting to diverse environments.
• Leadership & Mentoring – Led high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes projects; known for clear guidance and support.
• Adaptability – Quick to integrate into new environments, industries, and technologies—ready to relocate and thrive in Finland.
• Decision-Making Under Pressure – Reinforced through work in defense projects and sniper training—focused, calm, and ethical.
• Problem Solving – Solutions-oriented mindset, combining analytical thinking with creative execution.
• Integrity & Accountability – Strong personal ethics, rooted in military family background and mission-driven work.
• Continuous Learning – Ongoing development in AI, deep learning, and cloud infrastructure; curious and growth-minded.

• MSc in Electrical Engineering (IST Lisbon)
• MSc in Information Management (Lisbon Polytechnic)
• Active civilian long-range sniper training
• Purpose-driven, systems thinker, passionate about ethics in AI and operational excellence

• IT & IS

  • PT Tax Athority (PT🇵🇹), IST-Technical Superior Institute (PT🇵🇹), EDS (PT🇵🇹SP🇪🇸),
  • Logica(PT🇵🇹DK🇩🇰UK🇬🇧IE🇮🇪), Wincor Nixdorf (PT🇵🇹GE🇩🇪NL🇳🇱Africa🌍), Fujitsu (PT🇵🇹JP🇯🇵FI🇫🇮),
  • OutSystems (Europe🇪🇺UAE🇦🇪), INDIGO (PT🇵🇹), Partneer (PT🇵🇹UAE🇦🇪SA🇸🇦)

• Banking

  • ABSA (ZA🇿🇦), EMIS (AO🇦🇴), EQUITY bank (KE🇰🇪), Bank MISR (EG🇪🇬),
  • Euronext (PT🇵🇹), SIBS (PT🇵🇹)

• Retail

  • Sonae (PT🇵🇹), Jerónimo Martins (PT🇵🇹), Recheio (PT🇵🇹), MAXI (AO🇦🇴), Auchan (PT🇵🇹FR🇫🇷),
  • IKEA (PT🇵🇹SE🇸🇪), LIDL (PT🇵🇹GE🇩🇪), METRO/MAKRO (PT🇵🇹GE🇩🇪), Shoprite (ZA🇿🇦)
  • Candando (AO🇦🇴)

• Defense

  • NEXTER (FR🇫🇷), EMGFA (PT🇵🇹)

• Healthcare

  • Luz Saúde (PT🇵🇹), Hospital Lusíadas (PT🇵🇹), SPMS (PT🇵🇹)

• Services & Public Sector

  • Nampost (Namibia🇳🇦), Emaratech (UAE🇦🇪)

• Oil & Gas

  • TOTAL Africa (FR🇫🇷ZA🇿🇦), GALP (PT🇵🇹SP🇪🇸), ADNOC (UAE🇦🇪), ENOC (UAE🇦🇪)

• Energy & Utilities

  • EDP (PT🇵🇹), VIVO Energia (PT🇵🇹SP🇪🇸), ORANGE (NG🇳🇬GH🇬🇭)

• Precision Shooting – Actively engaged in long-range sniper training and pistol competition, strengthening focus, patience, and situational awareness.
• Certified Dive Master – Experienced in deep and technical diving; trained in underwater navigation, safety leadership, and complex scenario handling.
• Military History & Strategy – Passionate about defense systems, C2, C4ISR ecosystems, leadership dynamics, decision-making under pressure, and applied tactics.
• Cycling & Outdoor Exploration – Enjoys endurance cycling and hiking to build resilience and reflect creatively.
• AI Ethics & Human Factors – Deep interest in responsible AI deployment, especially in high-stakes environments.
• Podcast Curation – Follows tech, national security, neuroscience, and behavioral science topics.
• Cultural Immersion – Embracing global mobility; strongly aligned with Scandinavian values and Nordic work-life balance.

📧 Email: nuno@nfpires.com
🔗 LinkedIn: nfpires
📁 Portfolio: GitHub Projects

"Technology is only powerful when aligned with purpose, people, and impact."