Pedro Canotilho Castro
Braga
Summary
Officer in the Portuguese Navy and student of electronic and weapons systems engineering at the Portuguese Naval Academy, with both operational and academic experience. The latter is primarily focused on software development, cybersecurity, risk analysis, and test automation, combining technical expertise with leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to solve problems under pressure.
Currently seeking opportunities in remote environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Military engineer
PRT Navy
Lisbon, Portugal
2023.10 - Current
- Direct participation in operations across diverse operational theatres
- Collaboration on technical and operational projects
- Development of leadership skills and decision-making under pressure
- Experience working within multidisciplinary and international teams
Operational Qualifications:
- Professional Diver Course (2026)
- Firefighting and Damage Control Course (2023)
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Naval Engineering – Weapons Systems and Electronics
Military University Institute – Portuguese Naval Academy
Lisbon 2023.10 -
High School diploma - Sciences and Technology
Carlos Amarante Highscool
Braga 2020.09 - 2023.07
Skills
Programming: Python, JavaScript, C, R
Cybersecurity: Blue Teaming, Secure Systems, Network Security, Threat Detection, OSINT, Red Teaming, Penetration Testing
Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS, Embedded Systems, Communications, Network Architecture, Test Automation, Decision Support Systems
Other Skills: Leadership, Operational Planning, Problem Solving, Engineering, Risk Analysis, Decision-Making Under Pressure
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Military engineer
PRT Navy
2023.10 - Current
Bachelor’s degree - Naval Engineering – Weapons Systems and Electronics
Military University Institute – Portuguese Naval Academy
2023.10 -
High School diploma - Sciences and Technology
Carlos Amarante Highscool
2020.09 - 2023.07