Duarte Furtado
@duartefurtado
Telecom product manager specializing in RF design and digital transformation.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a telecom engineering professional with extensive experience in RF design, network planning and product management, having driven Nokia's Smart Capex Engine and supported large-scale indoor and outdoor RF projects worldwide. I combine hands-on technical expertise in high- and low-level radio design, geo-location and crowdsource analytics with product leadership skills across the full lifecycle from ideation to go-to-market.
My work includes reducing product backlog by 20% through process improvements, leading AI-driven chatbot SaaS product development, and delivering >20% revenue improvements for micro and small businesses through strategic consulting and digital marketing. I focus on practical digitalization, automation (RPA), data-driven decision making and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration to accelerate product delivery and operational impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
NSResponsible for creating, testing and validating RF design tools and processes used by operations globally, driving digitalization and providing strategic insight and operational support since 2021.
NSOwned technical expertise for RAN design tools and processes, delivering high- and low-level RF designs (Outdoor, Indoor, Small Cells, NB‑IoT, LTE‑M) and training local teams to support major project setups worldwide.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversidade Aberta
Postgraduate, Digital Transformation Leadership and Management
2024 -
Postgraduate studies in Digital Transformation Leadership and Management currently ongoing from 2024 to 2025.
UAUniversidade Aberta
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Management
2021 - 2024
Completed a Bachelor of Business Management program focusing on design thinking, stakeholder management, and business strategy from 2021 to 2024.
Unknown (Telecommunications degree institution)
Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
2007 - 2014
Pursued a Bachelor of Telecommunications Engineering program between 2007 and 2014, completing 144 out of 180 ECTS.
ILISCTE — Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Management / Business-related studies
Studied topics including stakeholder management, business strategy, and digital transition and experience summary.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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