Amadora, Lisbon, Portugal
IT Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Risk Assurance professional with 15+ years in information security, data protection, risk management, and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance). Certified DPO with deep expertise in GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOX, NIS2, DORA, PCI DSS, and emerging AI governance frameworks. Proven in leading internal/external audits, implementing security controls, penetration testing, and managing high-performance teams across multinational tech, insurance, banking, and sports sectors. My background as a national-level football referee instilled a disciplined, impartial approach to applying rules, managing diverse stakeholders, and delivering decisive judgments in high-stakes situations. I bring a pragmatic, results-driven mindset grounded in continuous learning, accountability, and respect. "Believe you can and you're halfway there" is my starting point, but it's the discipline of the second half that delivers the results. Open to new opportunities in Compliance, Data Protection, Risk Management & Assurance, Audits, GRC, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Sports Governance, Football Integrity, or Event Management. If you're hiring for roles that blend corporate rigor with a passion for sports, let's connect and discuss how I can add value!
Driving assurance and compliance initiatives that enable technology to scale responsibly. Leading governance, risk, and control frameworks to ensure regulatory adherence, data privacy, and ethical AI adoption. Partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen SOX controls, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.
Lead privacy and security initiatives across technology and business domains, ensuring the protection of personal data and compliance with global data protection regulations. Act as a key liaison between IT, security, legal, and business teams to embed privacy by design and security controls into systems, and processes. Drive privacy risk assessments, including DPIAs, support internal and external audits, and promote a strong culture of data protection and information security across the organization.
Serve as a compliance and security advisor, supporting business and technology initiatives through risk assessments, security control design, and regulatory alignment. Contribute to business impact analyses, information security governance, and the implementation of internal controls across projects and operational environments.
Support for strategic and operational management, contributing to the development of football, competition organization, and relationship with affiliated clubs in Lisbon.
Expert in high-stakes sports event management and refereeing logistics for international organizations. Former 2nd National Division Referee (Portuguese Football Federation), bridging complex event operations with professional officiating standards. Since 2011, I have coordinated refereeing operations for global competitions, elite academies, and international tours, including UNESCO Inter-Agency Games, World Firefighters Games, MediGames, and Football for Friendship. Experienced working with national teams and top clubs such as Liechtenstein NT, SL Benfica, Sporting CP, Derby County FC, Yokohama FC, and leading academic institutions in Europe and the US.
The Amadora Football Referees Core (NAFAMA) is a refereeing structure that aims to provide at a variety of levels with quality training, education and development opportunities in Amadora region.
Referee observer, is an experienced former referee, that watch the match referees, mark their performance and act as crucial advisor to them after the game. I was supporting new talents in National Championships (i.e. Portuguese Football Federation) with my skills, experience and coaching techniques to trigger all their potential and talent. Excellent results were achieved!