Ricardo A.

Tech-enthusiast | Scrum Master | Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

Paços de Ferreira, Porto, Portugal

About

Technology professional with 20+ years of hands-on experience in digital transformation, always exploring new technological solutions to drive impact. Background across multiple industries and service environments, with a strong focus on creating, planning, and implementing digital solutions that enable business growth and operational excellence. Curious by nature and motivated by challenging, high-impact projects The best is yet to be done

Experience

  • FutureRange (7 mos)
    • Senior Service Desk Analyst
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      Backup management and monitoring using Veeam, Datto SaaS BCDR, Altaro, MSP360, and Macrium. Provides infrastructure support across Hyper-V, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 environments. Performs operating system deployment, configuration, patching, and ongoing maintenance for Windows-based systems, leveraging Microsoft tools to ensure system reliability, security, and business continuity.

    • Remote Support Engineer
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      Manage and monitor backup solutions (Veeam, Datto SaaS BCDR, Altaro, MSP360, Macrium). Provide infrastructure support across Hyper-V, SQL Server, and Microsoft 365 environments. Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows-based systems. Ensure system security, reliability, and business continuity.

  • MIT - Engineer at DigitalWell
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs

    Remote IT Support: Provide efficient and responsive technical assistance for remote users. Backup Management: Expertise in managing backups using tools such as Microsoft 365, Veeam, Datto BCDR, and MSP360. Microsoft 365 & Azure: Administer, manage, and optimize Microsoft 365 environments, including Azure cloud services. Network Support: Configure and troubleshoot network protocols including DNS, IP addressing, and VLAN setups. erver Management: Administer and maintain servers with a focus on virtualization using Hyper-V. Operating System Administration: Manage and optimize Windows operating systems to ensure seamless performance. Group Policy Management: Create, deploy, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPO) to enforce security and operational policies across the network.

  • Information Officer - Project Manager. at Crialme
    Nov 2014 - Jan 2024 · 9 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for IT and Information Systems strategy, governance, and continuous improvement, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and operational excellence. Led the end-to-end modernization of the company’s IT landscape, acting as Project Manager and Product Owner across multiple transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities & Achievements • Directed the complete infrastructure redesign, including clustered server topology, high-availability architecture, and network restructuring with full certification. • Owned the roadmap and delivery of core business systems: ERP, CRM, Shop Floor Control, and BI platforms, ensuring seamless integration and process optimization. • Led cross-functional projects integrating ERP with modeling software and Business Intelligence tools for real-time operational and financial analytics. • Designed and launched an online order management platform, fully integrated with internal systems and customer environments. • Managed stakeholder communication, vendor coordination, scope definition, budgeting, risk management, and delivery timelines. • Ensured business continuity through robust backup and disaster recovery strategies. • Drove standardization of IT governance, infrastructure, and system architecture. • Provided integration and technical support for key strategic customers. Core Competencies & Technologies • Project & Program Management • Product Ownership & Roadmap Definition • IT Infrastructure & Systems Architecture • ERP & Shop Floor Control Systems • Business Intelligence (Qlik) • Server & Virtualization: Hyper-V, Windows Server • Enterprise Backup: Veeam, StorageCraft • Networking & Communications: Aruba/HPE Switching & Access Points, GSM, FTTH • Servers & Storage: Fujitsu, HP

  • IKEA Industry (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • IT Technician
      Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Monitoring, developing, and optimizing critical information systems, with a strong focus on project management, continuous improvement, and alignment with international best practices. Key Responsibilities & Achievements • Managed and enhanced the Document Management System, ensuring system reliability, performance, and alignment with internal operational processes. • Led the implementation and optimization of maintenance management software, including: o Coordination of a multidisciplinary and international team o Technical stock migration and data structuring o Definition and monitoring of operational KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, MPd, Availability) o Standardization of preventive and corrective maintenance processes • Contributed to ITIL-based service management initiatives within IKEA Industry, ensuring compliance with IT service governance best practices. • Managed mobile and fixed telecommunications infrastructure. • Integrated systems and developed analytical reporting through Business Intelligence tools. Core Technologies & Frameworks • Service Management: ServiceNow, WhatsUp Gold • Maintenance Management: MaintMaster • Development: ASP.NET • Virtualization: VMware • Frameworks & Methodologies: ITIL, Scrum • Business Intelligence: QlikView • Networking: Cisco

    • Information Technology Support Specialist
      Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Supported digital transition and software migration projects. Implemented ITIL-based service management processes. Key user (Power User) for Aretics T7 maintenance system.

  • M. Monteiro (3 yrs 8 mos)
    • IT Consultant
      Oct 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) Cloud implementation. Data migration, migration to the Dynamics platform, integration with Accounting, stock, other financial information. ERP startup and development. Main services provided: -Data migration; -Microsoft Navision; -SQL; -RDP; -Windows Server; -ERP Primavera/Sage/PHC/Eticadata; -CRM; -Project management;

    • Information Technology Consultant
      Oct 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Led Microsoft NAV ERP implementations across 3 countries. Managed data migration and system unification for 500+ customers. Provided technical consulting and process optimization.