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ricardo alves

@ricardoalves2

Industrial Engineering and Management student at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, applying failure analysis to water equipment reliability.

Portugal

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At EDP, I developed my master's thesis on water equipment reliability, applying failure analysis techniques and studying how failure modes affect system operation and performance.

During my curricular internship at FicoCables, I worked on improving the technological tools in the company's information system and integrating or automating daily tasks. I also supported electrical engineering project organization at Eletrospetiva, Lda., including research and component selection.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

President of a Music Group

Current

Gaiteiros de Lebução

Sep 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

President of the traditional bagpipe music group, responsible for coordinating and promoting cultural events.

Current

Assist in the organization of electrical engineering projects

Current

Eletrospetiva, Lda.

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Assisted with research and selection of components, contributing to continuous improvement of process organization and project efficiency.

Exploration and Reliability Analysis- Master’s Thesis

EDP

Feb 2026 - Jun 2026 (4 months)

Developed a thesis project in the field of water equipment reliability, applying failure analysis techniques and studying the impact of failure modes on system performance.

Customer Support Assistant - Summer Internship

Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (3 months)

Assisted with customer service and supported the agency's commercial and administrative activities.

Math and Physics-Chemistry Tutor

Campeões do Saber

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Provided educational support in physics, chemistry, and mathematics to high school students.

Member of Teacher In-Service Program

IEEE U.Porto

Nov 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 7 months)

Organized and participated in various activities aimed at educating the academic community through lectures and informational sessions.

Supply Chain Engineer - Curricular Internship

FicoCables

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024 (4 months)

Improved technological tools used in the company's information system and integrated/automated daily tasks within these tools.

1º e 2º Phase-Global Management Challenge

Global Management Challenge

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 (2 months)

Participated in an international strategy and management competition, developing soft and hard skills through analysis of economic and financial indicators.