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Carlos Alves

I've been curious since 1992 and I've been creating brands in my life for as long as I can remember!

My parents named me Carlos Manuel in honor of my grandparents! Originally from the 92 harvest and admittedly a man from the north. However, a lover of any dynamic and cosmopolitan city.

I like innovation, research and, above all, making a difference in everything I do.

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Professional Experiences
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Curricular Internships
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Areas of Competence
Since February 2021, I have been involved with the Algoritmi Center, where I am funded by the FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology to pursue my Ph.D. At the Algoritmi Center, I have been assigned to two research projects. The Norte86 project aims to provide solutions for smart cities, and a project with Bosch Car Multimedia, the Factory of the Future, where the goal is to optimize industrial solutions for Bosch’s factory in Braga. Previously, I provided training in Marketing and Informatics. I have also worked for some companies in the fields of Marketing and Digital Transformation.
PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT

"With organization and time, there is the secret to doing everything and doing it well."

Pythagoras

ACADEMIC CONTEXT

"The best inheritance we can have is what we are taught!"

My Parents

Academically speaking, I have been undertaking a PhD in IT at the University of Minho since September 2020. I completed my master’s degree in Marketing Management at IPAM – Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing in the City of Porto, in 2018. The research I prepared for dissertation, addressed augmented reality in the context of e-commerce and consumer behavior in the face of this new market trend. I have a degree in Communication and Multimedia from UTAD – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro and I previously attended other higher education institutions.

Graphic Design

From designing logos, digital art and mastering Adobe palettes, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, AdobeXD, among others.

IT

I've been building my computers since I was little. From the installation and maintenance of computer systems, to system administration and hardware repair.

Marketing

I've been building my computers since I was little. From the installation and maintenance of computer systems, to system administration and hardware repair.

Augmented Reality

Scientific research into new trends in augmented reality, Research into the applicability of augmented reality in retail.

Let's drink a ☕?

If you need to discuss a topic related to my areas of expertise, we can always have a coffee, in person or virtually! 🙂

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