Miguel Bernardo

Design, implementation, delivery and operation of market system platforms and control systems to support the role of system operator of REN TSO;

Responsible for executing the work programme to develop an end-to-end ICT system required for the deployment of smart solutions such as flexible generation connections, demand side response and electricity storage.

Development of new technical standards to enable the company smart grid strategy.

Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements, standards

Development of harmonised electrical design and installation standards, policies and procedures for substation assets;

Development of replacement strategies for protection and control as part of Regulatory submissions
Production of protection settings from 11kV - 132kV;

Development of technical sourcing strategies and innovation plant and protection standards;

Identification and introduction of

Development, implementation and testing of systems/solutions in electric vehicles. Implementation of data gathering and analysis with the aim of minimising costs of ownership and increasing system availability.

Responsible for managing in a team of 6 the European Data Centre serving over 10000 employees, hosting 200+ servers and 50+ SQL databases. Company has a turnover of $3.4 billion which made it a high pressure working environment. Role performed allowed to work with latest technologies (VMware, VCB – Netbackup, SharePoint, Dell R900, Blades) making it a very challenging and interesting job.

Assisted and clarified students’ questions as well as provided support with coursework. Other tasks consisted in teaching work methods approaches to be able to improve students’ efficiency and therefore improve their marks as an outcome of the job taken.

Worked in a high school providing support to existing classroom teachers and teaching assistants. Responsible for some classrooms.

Studied for a masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronic and Electrical

Studied Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

Studied 12 ano (A Levels equivalent) with a heavy electronic/electrical component