AI Tech Leader and Co-Founder with expertise in applied machine learning, technology leadership, and system architecture. As the co-founder of an AI cybersecurity startup, I led both strategic direction and hands-on technical development, specializing in MLOps, AI model development, backend systems, and architecture. Previously, I served as a Tech Lead at a Portuguese IT services firm, where I successfully delivered data science and AI-driven solutions to real-world problems. I hold a PhD in Physics and bring over 9 years of international research experience.