Nuno Flora

Nuno Flora

Technology Leader | Digital Transformation & Operations

Lisbon, PortugalPortuguese

Experienced Technology Leader with 8+ years driving digital transformation and optimizing IT operations. I help organizations modernize their technology, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Skilled in managing budgets, leading teams, and delivering projects that support business growth. Track record of saving companies 40% on operational costs while improving system reliability and security.

Career Journey

Freelance Technology Consultant

Self-Employed
2024 – Present
  • Leading digital transformation initiatives for multiple clients, helping companies innovate and transition to modern infrastructure
  • Designing and implementing next-generation IT architectures for multi-location businesses
  • Advising 20+ clients on technology modernization and security improvements
  • Designing solutions that reduced client operational costs by average of 30%
  • Providing strategic guidance that helped 3 clients scale their operations internationally
  • Implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions that increased system uptime from 95% to 99.5%
  • Establishing robust security protocols that achieved zero security incidents
  • Building long-term client relationships with 95% retention rate through exceptional service
  • Official partner of Fortinet and Microsoft, delivering authorized solutions and support

Senior IT Operations Lead

United Lisbon International School
2022 – 2024
  • Led IT operations for educational institution with 1,000+ students and 150 staff
  • Established strategic partnership with Microsoft to adopt cutting-edge educational technologies
  • Implemented Microsoft 365 and Intune for 1,000+ students, achieving Microsoft Showcase School status
  • Reduced IT support tickets by 40% through process improvements and automation
  • Managed technology budget of €3M, consistently coming in under budget
  • Trained and mentored 3 junior team members, 2 of whom were promoted

Freelance IT Consultant

Self-Employed
2010 – 2022
  • Built a successful freelance business serving 50+ clients across multiple industries
  • Provided comprehensive IT support and consulting services to small and medium businesses
  • Managed end-to-end technology solutions including setup, maintenance, and security
  • Developed strong client relationships with 90% repeat business rate
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding client expectations

Highlighted Achievements

Security Enhancement Program

United Lisbon International School

Comprehensive security upgrade across 5 school campuses. Coordinated with stakeholders and implemented new security measures without disrupting daily operations.

Security ManagementRisk AssessmentStakeholder Communication

Results: Achieved zero security breaches and reduced insurance premiums by 25%

Digital Workplace Transformation

United Lisbon International School

Automated cloud deployment for over 1,000 students using Microsoft 365 and Intune. Led initiative that made the school recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School.

Change ManagementTrainingProcess Automation

Results: Increased staff productivity by 20% and reduced manual workload by 60%

Key Skills

Leadership & Management

Team ManagementProject LeadershipVendor RelationsBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningStakeholder Communication

Business Impact

Cost OptimizationProcess ImprovementDigital TransformationRisk ManagementBusiness ContinuityPerformance Metrics

Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms (Azure, M365)Network SecuritySystem AdministrationIT InfrastructureAutomationDisaster Recovery

Languages

PortugueseNative
EnglishC2 - Full Professional

What People Say

"

Nuno quickly evolved to IT Manager... demonstrated great leadership capacity.

W. TononLinkedIn
"

His skills... proved so quickly to be so valuable that the customer hired him directly.

M. PereiraLinkedIn

Education

BSc in Computer Science & Network Engineering

ISEL - Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

EQF Level 6
2018 – 2025

Comprehensive degree covering computer science fundamentals, network engineering, and telecommunications.

Professional Certifications

Advanced KNX Certification

ATEC

2023 – 2024

Advanced automation systems and smart building technologies

Motion Design

LSD

2023 – 2024

Visual design and animation techniques

Web Design

LSD

2020 – 2021

Web design and digital communication fundamentals

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Open to New Opportunities

Looking for leadership roles in technology and digital transformation