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Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Publications
CURSOS COMPLEMENTARES
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Micila Sumária Medeiros Pereira Magalhães

Technology And Innovation
Porto,13
Micila Sumária Medeiros Pereira Magalhães

Summary

  • Computer Science graduate, Postgraduate in Software Engineering with emphasis on Web Development, and PhD candidate in Systems.
  • Engineering and Artificial Intelligence at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (Portugal).
  • Extensive experience in software development, automation, embedded and mobile systems. Active in applied research, coordination of R&D and innovation projects, educational robotics, and funding acquisition.
  • Co-founder of startups offering sustainable and technological solutions (Ecostech LTDA, Acelera+).
  • Business-oriented professional with a solid track record in implementing strategic initiatives, fostering collaborative environments, and achieving measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and team leadership skills.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
2
Language

Work History

ACELERA+

Co-Founder / Innovation Consultant
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Provides consultancy in innovation, business intelligence, and strategic funding for development projects. Leads the design and implementation of innovation and capacity-building programs, including the development of 10+ products and startup mentoring initiatives aimed at scaling ideas and products. Has successfully secured funding for multiple innovation projects and supports clients in structuring research-based business models and high impact entrepreneurial initiatives.

ECOSTECH LTDA

Co-Founder / Project Manager
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Leads sustainable technological initiatives, including the GAWA project selected by the Samsung Creative Startups program.

IFAM – Federal Institute of Amazonas – Brazil

Lecturer and Researcher
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaches technical and higher education courses in Engineering, Industrial Automation and Mechatronics.
  • Leads educational research and robotics projects. Supervises students and designs pedagogical solutions.

Manaus Innovation Hub – Brazil

General Manager, Project Coordinator & Researche
01.2019 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Responsible for the strategic and operational management of projects, multidisciplinary teams, and institutional goals. Contributed to the definition of performance indicators, management of financial and human resources, preparation of executive reports, and coordination between technical-scientific and administrative sectors. Led innovation and digital transformation processes, ensuring alignment between deliverables and the organization's social and technological impact objectives.
  • Coordinated R&D projects focused on technological innovation and sustainability, from funding acquisition to the delivery of applied solutions. Participated in the preparation of technical proposals and engagement with companies, universities, and funding agencies (such as Brazil's ICT Law, EMBRAPII, and other national investment programs). Oversaw project schedules, deliverables, and technical teams. Ensured compliance with agile methodologies and scientific evaluation standards, with emphasis on scalable innovation and regional impact.
  • Conducted applied research in the fields of artificial intelligence,
    automation, and smart systems, with a focus on solutions for
    industry and education. Contributed to the definition of technical
    scopes, data collection and analysis, prototype validation tests, and scientific publications.
  • Collaborated on interinstitutional partnerships and outreach programs, with emphasis on emerging technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, industrial robotics, computational solutions for process and material optimization, and digital transformation for smart office environments.

Environmental and Technological Institute
Amazonas - Brazil

Software Test Analyst
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Performed analysis and execution of functional, integration, and regression tests on corporate and embedded systems. Developed test plans and test cases based on technical requirements and participated in the validation of features alongside the development team and end users.
  • Responsible for reporting bugs, supporting software quality assurance, and automating verification processes using spreadsheets and scripting tools. Collaborated with technical and operational teams to ensure systems complied with project standards and objectives.

CITS Amazonas, Brasil

Test Analyst
01.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Performed analysis and execution of functional, integration, and regression tests on corporate and embedded systems. Developed test plans and test cases based on technical requirements and participated in the validation of features alongside the development team and end users.
  • Responsible for reporting bugs, supporting software quality assurance, and automating verification processes using spreadsheets and scripting tools. Collaborated with technical and operational teams to ensure systems complied with project standards and objectives.

Honda Motorcycle Industry – Industrial Hub
Amazonas - Brazil

Software Engineering Intern
01.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Monitored the monthly closing of sector performance indicators; supported the consolidation of indicators and assisted in executing weekly control routines.
  • Contributed to audit-related activities and the Amazon 2 project. Developed mechanisms to streamline and enhance the efficiency of assigned tasks by automating spreadsheets using programming tools for data updating, manipulation, and validation.

Education

Polytechnic Institute of Porto
Portugal

PhD - Doctoral Student - In Progress from PhD Systems Engineering And Artificial Intelligence
09.2024 - 07.2027

University Overview

In Progress

UNINORTE

Specialization Engineering from Web Software Engineering
01.2014 - 1 2015

UNINORTE

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
01.2007 - 12.2012

Skills

Applied computer vision and machine learning

Awards

Two-time National Runner-up at the Brazilian Robotics Olympiad(OBR)

Member of award-winning educational robotics teams in national competitions

Publications

Journal Article: “Educational Robotics to Motivate High School

Students in IT” – Journal of Technological Education Research (2019)

Books: 

    “Industrial Robotics and Academic Solutions” – Poisson Publisher (2024)

     “Multi-Vehicle Path Planning for UAV Surveillance” – Springer (2022) 

Conference Papers & Proceedings: SIMPEP, IEEE Frontiers in Education, National Robotics Showcase (MNR)

Technical Contributions: Interviews and media reports on robotics, education and innovation

CURSOS COMPLEMENTARES

Java Enterprise Workshop

SQL

Programming Logic

Computer Assembly and Maintenance

Timeline

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

PhD - Doctoral Student - In Progress from PhD Systems Engineering And Artificial Intelligence
09.2024 - 07.2027

Co-Founder / Innovation Consultant

ACELERA+
01.2024 - Current

Co-Founder / Project Manager

ECOSTECH LTDA
01.2020 - Current

General Manager, Project Coordinator & Researche

Manaus Innovation Hub – Brazil
01.2019 - 01.2024

Lecturer and Researcher

IFAM – Federal Institute of Amazonas – Brazil
01.2016 - Current

Software Test Analyst

Environmental and Technological Institute
01.2015 - 01.2016

Test Analyst

CITS Amazonas, Brasil
01.2014 - 01.2015

UNINORTE

Specialization Engineering from Web Software Engineering
01.2014 - 1 2015

Software Engineering Intern

Honda Motorcycle Industry – Industrial Hub
01.2011 - 01.2012

UNINORTE

Bachelor of Science from Computer Science
01.2007 - 12.2012
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