Rui Assis Miguel da Costa

•​ Designing an AI middleware platform for airport baggage traceability and custody verification; translate operational challenges into structured requirements and scalable solution designs. •​ Coordinate with airport and industry stakeholders on pilot implementations, aligning technology with real-world aviation workflows and regulatory constraints.

• Founded an aviation tech venture focused on baggage tracking and passenger experience using RFID/NFC and AI-enabled systems.
• Led requirements analysis, prototyping, and validation of solutions in collaboration with airport operators (Porto Airport pilot project).
• Applied BABOK-aligned practices (elicitation, solution evaluation, requirements traceability) to design user-centric workflows f

•​ Deliver advisory services in Financial Economic Crime, AML/KYC and regulatory compliance for financial-services clients, including cross-border engagements (EU–Africa). •​ Translate regulatory requirements into structured business processes, user stories and governance frameworks; support solution evaluation and process optimisation.

•​ passenger processing and departure control in a live airport environment.

Founder – Aviation Systems Innovation

* Designed and validated an aviation workflow architecture focused on baggage tracking and operational visibility
* Preparing to lied pilot collaboration with airport ecosystem stakeholders (Porto Airport context)
* Built end-to-end business architecture: requirements, prototype design, funding model, investor narrative
* Integrated regulatory constraints (IA

Designed and optimised financial and operational workflows across payments, refunds, and VAT correction systems
Translated AML/KYC and fraud requirements into structured system logic and user stories
Facilitated cross-functional alignment between business and technical teams in distributed environments
Improved process traceability, audit readiness, and operational clarity

Performed KYC and Customer Due Diligence checks on partner accounts to identify and prevent AML risk

Moved from customer support into partner support handling higher-complexity, compliance-related cases

Supported remote implementation of internal projects focused on operational transformation.
Managed virtual cross-border teams and contributed to platform optimization through stakeholder feedback.

• Delivered analysis and advisory for Financial Economic Crime (AML/KYC, CDD/EDD) initiatives in banking and fintech contexts.
• Translated regulatory obligations into structured requirements, user stories, and workflows in collaboration with IT teams.
• Conducted solution evaluation of compliance systems to assess efficiency and strategic fit.
• Supported executives in aligning governance, rep

Worked as Remote Support B2B at Signify.

•​ Supported cross-functional process coordination and workflow-improvement initiatives across distributed international teams, enhancing service efficiency and collaboration.

Provided customer support for a consumer smart-lighting product line

Completed self-directed business analysis training (Percipio courses, BA bootcamps) alongside the role

Responsible for passenger processing.

Managed passenger processing and departure control operations

Ensured compliance with airport operational and safety procedures

Base and Line Maintenance

•​ line and base maintenance on Boeing 747 and Fokker fleets under EASA standards, including C-check operations on critical systems.

Completed short-term technical placements across multiple MRO providers during and following vocational training

Performed regulated inspection, testing, and maintenance work on airframe, engine, and landing gear systems

Maintenance of airplanes in Line and Base

• Type of aircraft experience: Fokker 70/100, Boeing 767, and MD11.
• Daily Checks, Weekly Checks, A-Checks, B-Checks

Worked as an CAT A Mechanic on hangar 14 Bay 1 on C-Check of 747-200/400 ( Wings, Engines, Landing Gears)

Maintenance of Hydraulic components of deferent types of aircraft from Boeing, Airbus and Fokker aircrafts.

Worked as a maintenance mechanic performing overhaul, on Pratt & Whitney turbo prop engines.

May 2019

Jun 2021

Sep 2023

Apr 2024 · Expired Oct 2024

May 2024

May 2024

Began higher education studies in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) at Central Johannesburg College, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Developed a strong foundation in electrical systems, control, and applied problem-solving, which supported later studies in Mechatronics/Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, and Business Analysis.J

CAD, CAM, CNC Turning and Milling, TIG, TAG and MAG, PLC Programing
Hydraulics instillation, Propulsion Systems, Sheet Metal Working

Airfields, Safety, Airport Maintenance, Management, Statistics,English, Introduction to Economic Studies, Introduction to Elements of the Law , Mathematics, Aerial Legislation, Organizational, Individual and Group Behavior,Airport Planning,Cost Accounting
Economic Regulation, Environment
Flight Operations Management, Investments Analysis Air Traffic Services, Airport Marketing, Labour Law, Scale A

Completed postgraduate coursework in Aviation and Airways Management & Operations.
Conducted research on financial lifelines for the Portuguese aviation industry through Islamic financing and Sukuk, bridging aviation operations with alternative financial instruments. Developed a unique perspective on financing in regulated, capital-intensive industries.

MBA Atlântico, a benchmark international program connecting Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Focused on strategy, leadership, and cross-cultural management, with emphasis on the Portuguese-speaking world as a global business platform.

Dec 2025