Paulo Dias
@paulodias
AI Product & Engineering leader driving GenAI, IoT, and robotics impact.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an AI product and technology leader with over 20 years of experience delivering market-ready AI/GenAI, IoT, and robotics solutions across healthcare, food, energy, and financial sectors.
I have led cross-functional engineering and product teams, secured multimillion-euro R&D funding, and delivered end-to-end SaaS and IoT platforms that reduced costs and improved operational performance.
My technical work includes building GenAI chatbots, RAG systems, OCR and computer vision solutions, predictive maintenance platforms, and robotic cell integrations that drove measurable improvements in downtime, defect detection, and document processing.
I mentor engineers, implement DevOps and agile practices, and focus on aligning advanced technology with business objectives to create scalable, compliant, and impactful products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineering Manager
Beats Medical
May 2025 - Present (4 months)
Lead a software engineering team to design and deliver healthcare technology solutions, integrating AI/ML and DevOps to improve product performance and patient outcomes while establishing CI/CD and regulatory-aligned processes.
Innovation & AI Solutions Manager
INOVATEAI
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Directed AI/GenAI product development using LLMs and RAG systems to deliver SaaS, IoT, and robotics solutions, achieving 40% operational cost reductions through AI-driven automation and RPA.
Specialist Consultant
Freelance
Jan 2013 - Oct 2022 (9 years 9 months)
Provided AI, IoT, and robotics consultancy across industries, managing R&D funding applications and delivering implementations that secured significant grants and technical outcomes.
Head of Product Development
IZUM
Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw product pipelines for SaaS, IoT, and robotics from ideation to market launch, delivering AI-driven ERP, MES, and helpdesk platforms for industrial clients.
Project Manager
Freelance
Dec 2006 - Dec 2020 (14 years)
Delivered complex technology projects including factory units and robotic systems on schedule and within budget, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and vendors.
Manager of Production
IZUM
Sep 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Optimized production processes using AI and IoT, achieving 30% cost reductions and leading deployment of robotic cells for precision manufacturing.
General Product Manager
Confidential Company
Dec 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years)
Managed end-to-end development of IoT and SaaS solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready products and technical roadmaps.
General Manager
Protótipo Padrão
Jun 2012 - Jul 2016 (4 years 1 month)
Drove operational efficiency and product innovation in industrial manufacturing, improving processes and overseeing business operations and product development.
Production Manager
A Metalúrgica Bakeware
Dec 2001 - Dec 2003 (2 years)
Streamlined production processes to boost output by 25% and managed day-to-day manufacturing operations and workforce planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
POPowerMBA
Master of Business Administration, Technology Management
2023 -
Enrolled in an MBA in Technology Management program focusing on strategic technology leadership and product management.
I(Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP)
Engineering Degree, Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Completed studies in Industrial Maintenance Engineering with technical focus on production systems and maintenance optimization.
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