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Joaquim Dias

@joaquimdias

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Experienced IT and security director driving business modernization and infrastructure integration.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles where I can modernize operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver integrated IT and security solutions with room for strategic impact and process digitalisation.

I am a senior technology and security leader with over 20 years of experience across management, IT infrastructure, and physical and cyber security in Portugal and Angola.

Throughout my career I have led company restructurings, implemented quality policies, and introduced digitalisation and modern management methodologies to improve production, finance, and HR processes.

I have operational experience managing large teams, designing and deploying integrated security systems (CCTV, networks, firewalls), and administering enterprise server environments including Windows, Exchange and Lotus.

I hold MCSE and multiple security and networking certifications and consistently focus on strategic planning, cross-department project delivery, and sustainable technology-driven business transformation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Director

Current

Ilídio Fernandes Dias & Filhos Lda

Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 10 months)

Led company-wide restructuring and modernisation of production, finance, and HR processes; implemented quality policies, strategic planning, and digitalisation to diversify services and improve operational efficiency.

Strategic Management Quality Management Change Management Operational Leadership

Current

Managing Partner

Current

KLDRacers Angola Lda

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 10 months)

Founded and managed a business offering vehicle transport and IT services; delivered network and systems installations, IT support projects, and maintenance of IT parks to commercial clients.

Business Development IT Support Network Systems Installation Maintenance Operations Management

Deputy General Director

KAYAMA Serviços de Segurança

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Managed operations for 245 employees and coordinated HR, logistics, and operations; designed and deployed integrated security systems (CCTV, networks, backup power) and led infrastructure and procedure development for major clients.

Security Systems Integration Operational Management

Network Administrator

Banco Português de Negócios

Jan 2002 - Dec 2009 (7 years 11 months)

Administered corporate IT systems for over 3,000 users and led national cybersecurity and server integration projects, including Lotus Domino and Exchange, and management of McAfee and IBM Tivoli solutions.

Network Administration Cybersecurity User Support

IT Manager

4SIR – Sistemas de Informação Relacionais

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 11 months)

Coordinated integration of data and voice systems, installed and administered Windows, SQL, and Exchange servers, and provided technical support and client training on Microsoft solutions.

Windows Server SQL Server Technical Support