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Hi! My name is Luis (informally know as Mikey) I am a portuguese-australian experienced professional that helped several organizations improve their performance by delivering innovative and sustainable ideas, while identifying opportunities both inside and outside the organization. I expanded my educational and professional network worldwide while studying, researching and working in diverse countries, cultures, environments and socio-economic situations (Portugal, Thailand, Netherlands, Australia, England, Peru, Switzerland). In the end of 2020, I embraced my artistic side and published a poetry book.
"Hungry to understand the world and find solutions to the challenges that we face"
My motto: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
Employment
Employment
Rainforest Alliance (Switzerland)
Rainforest Alliance (Switzerland)
Senior Product Manager, 2024 – present
Main Activities: Driving transformative growth in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and ecosystem conservation. Focusing on innovation and collaboration.
Innova Mining Company E.I.R.L. (UK & Peru)
Innova Mining Company E.I.R.L. (UK & Peru)
Lead advisor and Strategic lead, 2018 – 2020
Main Activities: Lead advisor and strategic lead for projects aimed to foster sustainable development and circular economy in rural communities in Peru.
2 Matter Consulting (Australia)
2 Matter Consulting (Australia)
Management Consultant / Project Manager, 2011 - 2018
Main Clients: Indue Ltd (Australasia E-Payments and Financial Crime Management Company), First Data Corporation (Global Commerce Transaction Company)
University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Sydney (Australia)
Tutor, 2013 - 2014
Undergraduate and Post-graduate students - courses: IBUS3103 Global Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, MMGT6001 Strategy & Entrepreneurship, CEMS6003 Advanced Strategy.
University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Sydney (Australia)
Innovation and Enterprise Outreach Executive Member, 2011
Main activities: Joint initiative aiming to deliver entrepreneurial benefits to address specific aboriginal community needs and shape new sociology-cultural contexts
Accenture (Netherlands)
Accenture (Netherlands)
Management Consultant, 2007 - 2010
Main clients: Royal Bank of Scotland Group (Major UK bank and insurance holding company) KPN N.V. (Largest Dutch landline and mobile telecommunications company)
Bragging Rights
Bragging Rights
See, touch and enter the pyramids - Egypt (2003)
Inter-rail - Europe (2004)
Erasmus - Netherlands (2005)
First Master completed - Netherlands (2006)
Life-meaning conversation in a temple with a Buddhist monk - Thailand (2006)
Skydiving - Australia (2010)
Backpacking & Hitchhiking with my father - New Zealand (2010)
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Peru (2011)
Work and live with aboriginal community - Australian Outback (2012)
Survived a sea storm and saved a man from drowning - Indonesia (2012)
Double Master completed - Australia (2012)
Australian Citizenship (2015)
First remote trekking and camping experience - Australia (2016)
Published author - Lugar Incerto, Momentos de Poesia (2020)
'Lugar Incerto, Momentos de Poesia' entering Portuguese National Library and part of the selection of books for the Lisbon Book Fair (2021)
Education
Education
University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Sydney (Australia)
Master in Commerce & Master in International Business, 2010 - 2012
Major in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management.
Diploma for ‘Outstanding Academic Achievement’.
Top 20% student
Membership into Beta Gamma Sigma Honour Society granted.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Master in Business Administration, 2006 - 2007
Majors in E-Business and Knowledge Management
Awarded full tuition scholarship by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Master Thesis: “Culture Online” – investigation of the impact of different cultures in technology and in online communication.
Asian University of Science and Technology (Thailand)
Asian University of Science and Technology (Thailand)
Postgraduate Degree, 2006 - 2006
Asian Economic Growth and Emerging Economies in Asia - top grade (A) in all units.
ISCTE – IUL (Portugal)
ISCTE – IUL (Portugal)
Business Management Licentiate Degree, 5 years (equivalent to Master's degree), 2001 - 2006
Erasmus Programme at VU University Amsterdam 2005-2006
Colégio Moderno de Lisboa (Portugal)
Colégio Moderno de Lisboa (Portugal)
School and High School, 1986 - 2001
Judo Blue Belt Level (semi-professional)
1999: 1st place 100m sprint - Regional School Championship
Places
Places
Portugal (* - 2005)
Netherlands (2005 - 2010)
Australia (2010 - 2018)
England (2018 - 2021)
Switzerland (2021-present)
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