Mário Cardoso

HELLO I’M

Mário

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About me

I'm an Engineering Project Manager driven by a simple idea: technology should solve real problems.

Over the past few years, my work has evolved beyond engineering into the intersection of project management, digital transformation, software development and entrepreneurship. I currently lead enterprise projects in the telecommunications sector, where I coordinate multidisciplinary teams, align business objectives with technical execution, and help transform strategy into operational results.

Outside my professional role, I enjoy building products from the ground up. From developing a direct booking platform for my accommodation business to experimenting with AI-assisted development workflows, I'm constantly exploring how modern technologies can simplify processes and create value.

I also have a strong interest in data storytelling, governance and the future of Cabo Verde. I believe that complex topics become more useful when presented through clear analysis, compelling visuals and practical insights.

I hold a Master's degree in Engineering and Information Systems Management from the University of Minho (Portugal), but I see continuous learning as an essential part of my career. Technology evolves quickly, and I strive to evolve with it.

When I'm away from my laptop, you'll usually find me at the gym, driving around the island, travelling, or planning the next project to build.

Now

Leading enterprise projects as Supervisor of Business Project Management at CVTelecom, building the Cantinho C direct booking platform, and maintaining the Simulador Crédito CV.

Journey

Cabo Verde Telecom
Jul 2026 – Present

Supervisor of Business Project Management, Enterprise Clients Division, at CVTelecom in Praia - Cabo Verde.
Cabo Verde Telecom
Oct 2023 – Jun 2026

Engineering Projects Manager at the Department of Engineer and Investments of CVT in Praia - Cabo Verde.
Cantinho C Alojamento Complementar
Jun 2019 – Present

General Manager in charge of a small BnB in Praia - Cabo Verde, responsible for the efficient running of your establishment. This includes ensuring standards of cleanliness and maintenance are upheld, budgets are controlled and any problems are quickly rectified.
Ministry of Finance & Ministry of State Modernization and Public Administration
Nov 2020 – Jun 2023

Special Advisor of Assistent Secretary of State for Administrative Modernization & from May 2021 - Special Advisor of Minister of State Modernization and Public Administration.
Finance Ministry of Cabo Verde
Jul 2019 – Nov 2020

Advisor of Assistent Secretary of State for Administrative Modernization.
Unitel T+
Mar 2019 – May 2019

Worked at Unitel T+ (Telecom Company) based in Praia - Cabo Verde for 2 months, as Product & Service Technician with the emphasis on managing the BI System of the Company to provide support on Marketing and Product launching decisions.
Freelancer
Jan 2019 – Mar 2019

Design of Employee Cards (photography included) and Services Plan for a Cleaning and a Pest Control business.

Social Media Management for Artist Valdirdivad, Maravilhas de Cabo Verde, Bom Ki Bali and Vip S&S Fashion.
Moved to Cabo Verde
Dec 2018

Return to homeland Praia - Cabo Verde.
University of Minho Library
May 2016 – Jul 2017

Performed various support tasks as Library Helpdesk staff element.
University
Sept 2013 – 2018

Enrolled in Integrated Master in Engineering and Management of Information Systems - University of Minho, since 2013 and finished on Dec 2018.
New City
Sept 2013

Changed my residence to Guimarães-Portugal.
Study Abroad
Sept 2011 – 2013

Enrolled 2 years in CS bachelor at University of Minho, where i learned some of the basics of CS like data structures, algorithmic complexity, imperical programming, functional programming, graphs, etc. But i opted to change course due to the versatility and opportunities presented by the IS course at University of Minho.
Moved to Portugal
Sept 2011

Started my journey abroad, moving to Braga, Portugal.
Finished High School
Sept 2005 – 2011

I finished my secondary education at Science and Technology field in Cabo Verde.
Born
Jan 1994

In Cape Verde, Praia City in Santiago island

Skills

Experience

Project Management Web Apps Development Social Media Management Graphic Design Data Mining Business Requirements & Process Analysis Data Warehousing / BI E-Gov

Technical Skills

PHP / Laravel JavaScript HTML CSS SQL Java R Python

Tools & Platforms

Git & GitHub Visual Studio Code Power BI MS Office Tools Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator UML / BPMN Power Apps Power Automate Trello (Agile PM) Claude Code ChatGPT GitHub Copilot OpenAI Codex

Languages

Cabo Verdean Creole Native Portuguese Native English B2+ Spanish A2 Deutsch/German A1

Soft Skills

Leadership Negotiation & Influence Critical Thinking Sense of Mission Continuous Learning Analytical Skills Emotional Intelligence

Featured Projects

Simulador Crédito CV

Problem

Lack of an accessible tool to calculate the real cost of a loan in Cabo Verde — not just the monthly payment, but the TAEG (Annual Effective Rate), which reflects fees and insurance.

Solution

Web app with interactive sliders to simulate monthly payments and TAEG, expandable amortization tables, side-by-side scenario comparison, bilingual interface (PT/EN) and dark mode. All calculations run in the browser — no data is sent to a server — and it installs as a PWA for offline use.

Technologies

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript ES6+ PWA

Result

Version 4.0, actively maintained, installable on Android/iOS/desktop, supported on Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. Over 430 active users and 1,200 views since the start of the year.

Cantinho C — Booking Platform

Problem

Cantinho C needed a direct booking and payment channel, in Cape Verdean Escudos, without relying solely on third-party channels.

Solution

Custom booking platform with real-time availability checks, booking creation, payment initiation and confirmation, a guest self-service portal to view/cancel bookings, email notifications, and an admin dashboard — content managed via a headless CMS.

Technologies

Next.js 16 TypeScript Tailwind CSS Framer Motion Sanity CMS SISP (3D Secure)

Result

Platform in production, generating roughly 30,000 CVE in revenue directly through the site.

Cabo Verde Digital Government Strategy

Problem

Cabo Verde's public administration needed a coordinated digital government strategy to guide the modernization of the State.

Solution

As Special Advisor at the Ministry of State Modernization and Public Administration, coordinated the development of Cabo Verde's Digital Government Strategy, and co-authored and presented the paper on the strategy at ICEGOV 2021, the world's leading E-Gov conference.

Role/Contribution

Project coordination (Digital Government Strategy) · Co-author and presenter (ICEGOV 2021 paper).

Result

Paper recognized as "Best Industry & Public Sector Short Paper" at ICEGOV 2021; Digital Government Strategy officially published by the Government of Cabo Verde.

II National Action Plan for Open Government (OGP)

Problem

Cabo Verde needed a structured action plan aligned with its international Open Government Partnership commitments to advance the Open Government agenda.

Solution

As Special Advisor to the Secretary of State for Administrative Modernization, coordinated the development of Cabo Verde's II National Action Plan for Open Government (2023-2025).

Role/Contribution

Co-coordinator and co-author of the National Action Plan.

Result

II National Action Plan (2023-2025) officially published by the Open Government Partnership.