Hugo Trovão
@hugotrovo
I lead enterprise AI transformation, scaling engineering teams and compliant agentic systems.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
At CliftonLarsonAllen, I direct five cross-functional squads of 40+ engineers delivering enterprise autonomous AI agents that reduce manual audit workloads by over 90% in regulated financial services.
Previously, I grew SMBS engineering from 5 to 15+ people, modernized cloud infrastructure to improve client performance by 20% and cut costs by 30%, and led platforms for Portugal's Ministry of Education and Bank of Portugal. My PhD research in AI fairness informs responsible, compliant GenAI and agentic workflow design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineering Manager - AI Agents Program
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Leading AI agents program at a top-10 financial advisory firm, reducing manual audit workloads by up to 90% through enterprise autonomous AI agents. Directing 5 cross-functional squads (40+ engineers) and establishing governance frameworks for regulated environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Doctor of Philosophy, Web Science & Technology
PhD in Web Science & Technology, with thesis on Constraint-Aware Counterfactuals for Fair Artificial Intelligence Hiring.
Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Master of Science, Information and Enterprise Systems
MSc in Information and Enterprise Systems, with dissertation on Enabling Distributed SMEs.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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