Afonso L.-AI Specialist / Senior AI Trainer
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Experience
AI Specialist / Senior AI Trainer
Freelance
- Worked on projects for companies like Ehtos, Micro1 and DataAnnotation.
- Human data;
- AI Ethics;
- Humanities;
- Business
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Robotics
- Video Annotation
Researcher Collaborator
Instituto de Estudos Filosóficos, Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Coimbra
- Conduct research in ethics of modern technology and classical philosophy within IEF projects, using Hans Jonas and Paul the Apostle as central analytical axes.
- Integrated master's thesis — 'Responsibility and Future: Hans Jonas and the Ethical Challenge of Modern Technique' — into ongoing IEF research lines on responsibility, future, and technology.
- Performed systematic literature reviews in national and international academic databases and compiled annotated bibliographies supporting doctoral projects and publications in ethics, ancient philosophy, and theology.
- Collaborated in drafting articles, conference papers, and scientific reports, ensuring conceptual rigour, terminological precision, and argumentative consistency.
- Analysed primary sources in Greek and Latin, combining philological work with systematic philosophical reflection on themes of fear, hope, and responsibility.
- Worked in interdisciplinary cooperation with researchers in philosophy, theology, and classical studies, connecting Jonas's diagnosis of modern technology with contemporary ethical challenges.
- Supported management of scientific archives and documentation, guaranteeing traceability and organisation of intellectual work.
Marketing Consultant and Speaker
Freelancer
- Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies for clients, including SEO, Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.
- Created and monitored marketing plans and built professional contact networks to support continuous business development.
- Developed personal branding strategies and managed commercial social media networks.
- Delivered open lectures at Instituto Superior Miguel Torga on topics including social awareness, ethics in the associative world, and entrepreneurship, reaching management, HR, and entrepreneurship students.
Board Member
European Youth Parliament Portugal
- Led the 'Understanding Europe Portugal' Project Department as Strategic Advisor and Supervisor, managing and training a team of 9 coordinators and project participants.
- Guided the project's strategic plan and directed digital marketing, social media strategy, and branding for the programme.
- Developed the communication strategy, presented weekly project status reports, and managed the budget.
- Served as Strategic Advisor for Fundraising and Public Relations: designed engagement and fundraising initiatives, represented the Association in meetings with partners, and trained a fundraising working group of 7 people.
- Created metrics, objectives, and public relations strategies for partner and media engagement.
Human Resources Consultant Trainee
Elevus - People & Business Results
- Managed administrative processes for recruitment, including job posting, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate evaluation reporting.
- Conducted and monitored recruitment interviews and participated in Executive Search processes.
- Updated candidate databases in the CRM and supported the HR consultant team across multiple recruitment engagements.
National Coordinator, 'Understanding Europe'
Schwarzkopf Foundation / European Youth Parliament Portugal
- Set organisational milestones and budget frameworks for the national project.
- Recruited and managed a seminar trainer team, organised training events, and planned course curricula.
- Prepared and analysed evaluations for trainers and courses and attended international meetings.
President, Fiscal Council
Orfeon Académico de Coimbra
- Chaired the Fiscal Council, overseeing compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory provisions.
- Reviewed accounting records, treasury services, and annual financial reports, issuing written opinions before presentation to the General Assembly.
- Promoted and supervised administrative reforms across the organisation.
Business Development Manager
Albiscola
- Analysed business opportunities and directed strategic planning to support commercial growth.
- Developed and implemented an e-commerce strategy, including the full build-out of an online store.
- Designed and executed a digital marketing strategy, encompassing social media management and B2B business prospecting.
- Managed human resources planning and organisational adjustments to align staffing with business needs.
- Provided administrative support across operational and commercial functions.
Vice-President, Management Commission / Member, Management Council
Orfeon Académico de Coimbra
- Managed administrative processes and organised cultural and community events.
- Led fundraising efforts and requests for financial support from external entities.
- Supported other Management Council members and trained new members.
Management Trainee
Prime Training Centre
- Analysed technical-pedagogical dossiers for Technological Specialization Courses, collecting data on schedules, curricular units, and assigned teachers.
- Processed accreditation requests for training actions to the Scientific Council for Continuous Training (CCPFC).
- Designed and developed a Microsoft Access platform to facilitate monitoring of registered data and managed filing and database systems.
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Experienced in Education, Professional Services, and Arts and Crafts.
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Experienced in Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy, Sales, Finance, and Audit.
Summary
I work as an AI Specialist and Senior AI Trainer across human data, AI Ethics, humanities, business, marketing, Human Resources, robotics and video annotation. I bring a strong ability to analyse information carefully, apply clear ethical reasoning and support the development of high-quality AI systems.
My background also includes research in the ethics of modern technology, systematic literature reviews, academic writing and analysis of Greek and Latin sources. Alongside this, I have developed digital marketing and e-commerce strategies, worked in recruitment and HR, managed teams and budgets, and led communication, fundraising and organisational projects.
Skills
Business And Marketing
- Business Development
- B2b Prospecting
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Seo
- Google Adwords
- Facebook Ads
- Linkedin Ads
- Social Media Management
- E-Commerce
- Personal Branding
- Marketing Planning
Human Resources
- Recruitment And Selection
- Executive Search
- Performance Evaluation
- Hr Administration
- Crm
Research And Academic
- Systematic Literature Review
- Philological Analysis (Greek, Latin)
- Academic Writing
- Reference Management Software
- Scientific Archive Management
Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Academic Databases
Languages
Education
Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra
PhD · Philosophy · Coimbra, Portugal
Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra
Philosophy · Coimbra, Portugal · 18/20
Instituto Superior Miguel Torga
Bachelor's Degree · Human Resources Management · Coimbra, Portugal
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Afonso is based in Coimbra, Portugal.
Afonso speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Greek (Intermediate), Latin (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).
Afonso has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Afonso has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Afonso may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Afonso would be well-suited for roles such as: AI Specialist / Senior AI Trainer, Researcher Collaborator, Marketing Consultant and Speaker.
Afonso's most recent position is AI Specialist / Senior AI Trainer at Freelance.
In recent years, Afonso has worked for Freelance, Instituto de Estudos Filosóficos, Faculdade de Letras, Universidade de Coimbra, Freelancer, Orfeon Académico de Coimbra, and Albiscola.
Afonso is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Arts and Crafts. Afonso also has some experience in Information Technology.
Afonso is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Strategy. Afonso also has some experience in Sales, Finance, and Audit.
Afonso has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Arts and Crafts.
Afonso has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Human Resources, and Sales.
Afonso holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra, a Master in Philosophy from Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra and a Bachelor in Human Resources Management from Instituto Superior Miguel Torga.
Afonso is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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