Work experience

  • Twevo S.A.

  • Leiria, Portugal

Chief Operating Officer - COO

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Coordinate AI developers to ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards.

Act as the primary interface between client needs and the development team, translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Lead the development of proof of concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions, demonstrate value, and support decision-making.

Coordinate and maintain comprehensive software documentation to ensure clarity, scalability, and operational continuity.

Oversee CRM usage and processes to support client management, pipeline visibility, and operational efficiency.


  • Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Innovation Manager - Team Leader of Riedel Hub Portugal

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Development of Technologies for Sports Analysis with a Focus on Nautical Sports.

Data Science for Sports

Riedel R&D Hub Portugal

  • Porto Biomechanics Lab - University of Porto, Portugal

Collaborating researcher

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Scientific Researcher - Sensors in Sports Performance

Aquatic tracking activities research

https://labiomep.up.pt/ (Porto Biomechanics Lab)

  • mOceanSense, Portugal

Founder and CEO

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Real-time performance evaluation for sliding nautical sports.

www.moceansense.com

Education and training

Faculty of Sports - Porto University, Portugal

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  • Doctorate Ph.D. in Sports Sciences

Title: Surf biomechanics and bioenergetics (Thesis link).

Advisor: João Paulo Vilas-Boas

Co-Advisors: Ricardo Fernandes e Pedro Figueiredo

Scholarship CAPES (Brazil) - Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Level or Education Personnel (2014-2016).

Scholarship Young Entrepreneur in Space, European Space Agency - Business Incubator Centre in Portugal (2017).

  • Level in EQF: EQF level 8

University of State of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  • Master in Sciences of Human Movement

Title: Impact of a motor intervention program on performance of schoolchildren in implementing the agility’s test of upper limbs – Plate Tapping. (Dissertation link)

Advisors: Noé Gomes Borges Júnior

  Rui Jornada Kres

  • Level in EQF: EQF level 7

University of State of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  • University Degree in Physical Education

Title: The adhesion of Physical Education teachers, from the Santa Catarina State Education network, to the Brazil Sports project, mediated by an Internet page. (Portuguese).

Advisor: Ruy Jornada Krebs

  • Level in EQF: EQF level 6

Federal Institute of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  • Technician in Electronic Systems

  • Level in EQF: EQF level 5

State Institute of Education of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  • High Education

  • Level in EQF: EQF level 4

State Institute of Education of Santa Catarina, Brazil

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  • Primary and Secondary Education

Awards

Awards

  • mOceanSense Business Project Funding - 50K€; ESABIC Portugal, European Space Agency - Business Incubator Centre (2018).
  • Project Funding – Team development; Riedel Communications (2018).
  • Scholarship Project – TexBoost Wearable Textile Sensors for Biometrics; FCT, CITEV & LABIOMEP (2018).
  • Scholarship Young Entrepreneur in Space; European Space Agency - Business Incubator Centre in Portugal (2017).
  • Lead Sports Accelerator Finalist; Lead Sports - Adidas Family Office Berlin (2017).
  • Space Moves! Business Idea Competition; European Space Agency – ESA (2017).
  • Finalist of Carnegie Mellon PT - Entrepreneurship In Residence; Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (2016).
  • Finalist with honours - Sea and Ocean Technologies; Startup Pitch Day - UPTEC - I3S (2016).
  • iUP25K - University of Porto Business Ideas Contest; University of Porto (2015).
  • Program “Learning to Fly – 2015” (4th place); INESC – Portugal (2015).
  • Scholarship Project – Body Interface System Wearable Integrated Monitorization; FCT & LABIOMEP (2011).
  • Sinapse of Innovation; INOVA Santa Catarina - FAPESC – CERTI (2008).

Publications

Scientific Journals - Recent publications

  1. Graça, M., Borgonovo-Santos, M., Fonseca, P., Alvarelhão, J., Fernandes, R., Ribeiro, A., ... & Vilas-Boas, J. P. (2022). A influência da flutuabilidade adicional no exercício de reabilitação do ombro realizado em águas profundas. Motricidade, 18(S1), 4-4.
  2. Vilas-Boas, J. P., Fonseca, P., Sousa, M. V., Sebastião, R., Carvalho, D., Duarte, J. P., Zacca, R., Goethel, M. F., Borgonovo-Santos, M., Soares, S., Sousa, F., Machado, L., & Fernandes, R. J. (2021). Laboratório de Biomecânica Do Porto: Ensino, investigação e serviços à comunidade. Corpoconsciência, 25(2), 196–220. https://doi.org/10.51283/rc.v25i2.12740
  3. Fonseca, P. F. P. da, Borgonovo-Santos, M., Catarino, A., Correia, M. V., & Vilas-Boas, J. P. (2021). Caracterização de eléctrodos têxteis para medições Emg: impedância e morfologia do sinal. Corpoconsciência, 25(2), 221–235. https://doi.org/10.51283/rc.v25i2.12697
  4. Borgonovo-Santos M, Telles T, Nessler J, de Castro MP, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP. Are the Kinetics and Kinematics of the Surf Pop-Up Related to the Anthropometric Characteristics of the Surfer? Sensors. 2021; 21(5):1783. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21051783
  5. Borgonovo-Santos, M., Zacca, R., Fernandes, R.J. et al. The impact of a single surfing paddling cycle on fatigue and energy cost. Sci Rep 11, 4566 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83900-y
  6. Chainok P, Machado L, de Jesus K, Abraldes JA, Borgonovo-Santos M, Fernandes RJ, Vilas-Boas JP. Backstroke to Breaststroke Turning Performance in Age-Group Swimmers: Hydrodynamic Characteristics and Pull-Out Strategy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18(4):1858. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041858
  7. Graça M, Borgonovo-Santos M, Fonseca P, Alvarelhão J, Fernandes RJ, Ribeiro A, Daly D, Vilas-Boas JP. Shoulder’s abduction rehabilitation movements in deep-water: A dual-media biomechanical analysis. 2021 - Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto 21(02):24-43. DOI: 10.5628/rpcd.21.02.24
  8. Domingues, A. S., Barbosa, F., Seixas, A., Borgonovo-Santos, M., Pereira, E. M., Vardasca, R., Gabriel, J., Fernandes, R. J., & Vilas-Boas, J. P. (2021). Infrared Thermography in Swimming: Thermal Characterization of Swimming Technique. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Business Strategies, Health Factors, and Ethical Implications in Sports and eSports (pp. 795-815). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7707-3.ch044
  9. Mesquita IA, Fonseca PFPd., Borgonovo-Santos M, et al. Comparison of upper limb kinematics in two activities of daily living with different handling requirements. Hum Mov Sci. 2020;72:102632.

Scientific Journals Portfolio

  1. CASTRO, M P.; FONSECA, P; MORAIS, S T; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; COELHO, E. F. C.; RIBEIRO, D. C.; VILAS-BOAS, J P. Functional shoulder ratios with high velocities of shoulder internal rotation are most sensitive to determine shoulder rotation torque imbalance: a cross-sectional study with elite handball players and controls. Sports Biomechanics. p.1 - 12, 2017.
  2. DE JESUS, K; DE JESUS, K; ABRALDES, J. A; MOURÃO, L; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; MEDEIROS, A I. A.; GONÇALVES, P; CHAINOK, P; FERNANDES, R J.; VAZ, M A P.; VILAS-BOAS, JOÃO PAULO. The effect of different foot and hand set-up positions on backstroke start performance. Sports Biomechanics. v.1, p.1 - 16, 2016. doi:10.1080/14763141.2016.1182580
  3. DOMINGUES, A.; BARBOSA, F.; PEREIRA, E. M.; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; SEIXAS, A.; VILAS-BOAS, J. P.; GABRIEL, J.; VARDASCA, R. Towards a detailed anthropometric body characterization using the Microsoft Kinect. Technology and Health Care. v.24, p.251 - 265, 2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26599577
  4. SANTOS, R Z; BUNDCHEN, D C; AMBONI, R; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; GHISI, G L M; HERDY, A H; BENETTI, M. Treinamento aeróbio intenso promove redução da pressão arterial em hipertensos. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte. v.21, p.292 - 296, 2015. doi:10.1590/1517-869220152104139357
  5. CASTRO, M P; SOARES, D P; FONSECA, P; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; MEUCCI, M; SOUSA, F; MACHADO, L; VILAS-BOAS, J P. Accuracy and Repeatability of the Gait Analysis by the WalkinSense System. BioMed Research International. v.2014, p.1 - 11, 2014.
  6. ABRALDES, J. A.; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; FERNANDES, R. Estudio del tipo de patada subacuática con diferentes aletas. FEGUI. Revista de Salvamento Acuático y Primeros Auxilios. v.40, p.177 - 2014.
  7. SANTOS, R Z; BÜNDCHEN, D C; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; BLAZIU, P M; BENETTI, M; CARVALHO, T. Pressão arterial tem mesmo comportamento após duas sessões únicas de exercício aeróbio e resistido em hipertensos. ConScientiae Saúde (Online). v.12, p.35 - 44, 2013.
  8. SCHENKEL; I. C.; BÜNDCHEN; D. C.; QUITES; M. P.; SANTOS; R. Z.; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; CARVALHO; T. Comportamento da Pressão Arterial em Hipertensos após Única Sessão de Caminhada e de Dança de Salão: estudo preliminar. Revista Brasileira de Cardiologia. v.24, p.26 - 32, 2011.
  9. SOUZA, C A; CARDOSO, F l; SILVEIRA, R A; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; WITTKOPF, P G. Correlação entre capacidade física e atividade sexual em idosos. Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia UnATI. v.5, p.80 - 85, 2011.
  10. MACHADO, Z; KREBS, R J; Prestes, J D; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; SANTOS, J O L; NOBRE, G C; RAMALHO, M H. Crescimento físico e estado nutricional de escolares: estudo comparativo 1997 e 2009. DOI: 10.5007/1980-0037.2011v13n3p216. RBC&DH. v.13, p.216 - 222, 2011.
  11. PERFEITO, R B; Guimarães, AZEVEDO, A C; Maria, W B; SOARES, A; BORGONOVO-SANTOS, M; Avaliação das aulas de educação física na percepção dos alunos de escolas públicas e particulares. Revista da Educação física UEM. Online. v.19, p.489 - 499, 2008.

Events participation

list

1. Startup Pitch Day - UPTEC - I3S, 2016. (Other)

2. BIN @ Porto - The Business & Innovation Network Annual Event, 2015. (Fair)

3. Symposium Speaker at Fórum do mar, 2015. (Symposium)

4. Lecturer at the 1st National Meeting of Higher Education and High Performance Surf Centers for surfing studies, 2015. (Meeting)

5. Lecturer at the II National Meeting of Higher Education and High Performance Surf Centers for surfing studies, 2015. (Meeting)

6. Speaker at (a) III National Meeting of Higher Education and High Performance Surf Centers for surfing studies, 2015. (Meeting)

7. Presentation (Other Forms) in 5th National Congress of Biomechanics / 5th Portuguese Biomechanics Congress, 2013. (Congress)

Textile electrodes validation for electromyography measurement.

8. Presentation (Other Forms) in Synapse of Innovation Competition, 2008. (Other)

9. Presentation of Poster / Panel at the 6th INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FORUM, 2007. (Congress)

10. Articulation Workshop Network of Technological Innovation Centers of Santa Catarina, 2007. (Other)

11. Presentation of Poster / Panel at XXX - International Symposium on Sport Sciences, 2007. (Symposium)

12. Presentation (Other Forms) inIII National Week of Science and Technology of CEFET-SC, 2006. (Other)

Hi-Fi Amplificator.

13. Presentation of Poster / Panel at the XI Congress on Sport Sciences and Physical Education of Portuguese Speaking Countries, 2006. (Congress)

14. 1st Evaluation Seminar of the Digital Systems Technology Superior Course, 2004. (Seminar)

15. Presentation of Poster / Panel at III Fórum Brasil Esporte, 2004. (Other)

16. I Florianópolis Recreation and Leisure Meeting, 2002. (Meeting)

Previous work experience

Previous work experience

2011 - 2013 Porto Biomechanics Laboratory - LABIOMEP
Contract: Public servant, Position: Research Technician, Working hours (weekly): 40, Schemes of job: Full-time

2011 Faculty of Sports - University of Porto - FADEUP
Contract: Contractor - Proj. de Pesquisa, Position: Contractor - Research project, Working hours (weekly): 40, Schemes of job: Full-time and exclusiveness
Other information:
BioSwim project developed in conjunction with the Faculties of Sport and Engineering - University of Porto, Textile Engineering - University of Minho.

2009 Colégio Catarinense - Florianópolis - CC
Contract: Contractor, Position: Substitute Professor of Computer Science, Working hours (weekly): 33, Schemes of job: Part-time
Other information:
Substitute Professor at the Informatics Laboratory

2006 - 2009 Santa Catarina State University - UDESC
Contract: Scholarship, Position: Master Student, Schemes of job: Full-time and exclusiveness

02/2006 - 08/2009 Research and Development, Center for Physical Education and Sports, Instrumentation Laboratory - CEFID

02/2003 - 12/2004 Research and Development, Center for Physical Education and Sports

02/2002 - 02/2003 Specialized Technician Service, Physical Education and Sports Center
Extension Scholarship - Computer Technician

2004 - 2010 Bodybuilding Academies
Self-employed, Position: Bodybuilding Instructor and Personal Trainer, Schemes of job: Part-time

2008 Florianópolis City Hall - PMF
Public servant, Position: Hired Professor, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time
Other information:
Professor at the Sports Project - Field and Hall Football

2003 Result Educação Profissional SC Ltda - SOS Computadores - SOS COMPUTADORES
Computer Technician, Position: Service Contract, Working hours (weekly): 3, Schemes of job: Part-time

2001 - 2002 Paula Ramos Esporte Clube - PREC
Intern, Position: Intern, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time

2000 - 2001 Apis Clube do Brasil - ACB
Computer Technician, Position: Service Contract, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time

1999 Computer services cooperative - COSERVI
Self-employed, Position: Intern, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time

1997 Pax Informática Industrial Ltda - PAX
Contractor, Position: Programming Assistant, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time

1997 Databyte Informática - DATABYTE
Contractor, Position: Computer Technician, Working hours (weekly): 20, Schemes of job: Part-time

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