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Emanuel Jesus

@emanueljesus

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High-performance coach and data-driven decision-maker with elite-level poker expertise.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging high-stakes decision-making, data-driven performance optimization, and coaching within collaborative, growth-focused teams that value resilience and continuous improvement.

I am a strategic thinker and high-performance coach with over a decade of elite professional poker experience, focused on decision-making under pressure, data analysis, and behavioral strategy. I have led teams, mentored diverse profiles, and driven performance improvements using analytical rigor, empathy, and systematic processes.

I built and managed coaching programs, delivered 500+ hours of instruction, and performed advanced data analysis with tools like GTO Wizard and Holdem Manager. I transfer these skills to roles that value resilience, optimization, and high-stakes strategic thinking.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Poker Coach

Current

Exploit Poker

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Delivered 250+ hours of coaching to 40+ players, conducted small-group reviews, and tracked progress using Google Sheets and management tools while analyzing stats with poker analytics software.

Coaching GTO Wizard Holdem Manager H2N Google Sheets Gto Wizard

Current

Professional Poker Player

Current

Self-Employed

Jun 2011 - Present (14 years 3 months)

Competed professionally since 2011 using logical reasoning and statistical strategies to identify opponent patterns and execute optimized play under high pressure.

Statistical Analysis Decision Making Under Pressure Risk Management

Head of Coaching

Exploit Poker

Aug 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Managed people and data for coaching operations, trained interim coaches, analyzed elite player statistics, and led quality audits and monthly coaching scheduling to raise coaching standards.

Coaching Management Data Analysis Onboarding Quality Assurance Scheduling GTO Wizard Performance Metrics Gto Wizard

Human Resources Analyst

Polarize Poker

Apr 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Led team and operations management including final-stage interviews, mentorship for players in performance slumps, and implementation of process and performance optimizations using Asana, Monday and Notion.

Team Management Interviewing Mentorship Process Optimization Asana Monday Notion Slack Discord

Professional Poker Player & Coach

Polarize Poker

Jan 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 4 months)

Performed advanced data-driven analysis with GTO Wizard, corrected strategic errors, and designed thematic courses delivering over 500 hours of coaching to improve player outcomes.

GTO Wizard Data Analysis Coaching Curriculum Design Holdem Manager H2N Performance Coaching Gto Wizard

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

School of Technology and Management, Leiria

Bachelor of Science, Health Informatics

2007 - 2011

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics with a program focus on computer science and a 3-month final internship at a health-tech company in Porto.