João Bastos

João Bastos

Head of Systems Architecture and Data Analytics, Porto Digital

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Biography

João Bastos is the Head of Systems Architecture and Data Analytics at Porto Digital, where he has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s digital infrastructure and analytical capabilities since 2022. With over two years in this leadership role, João focuses on designing robust system architectures and leveraging data analytics to drive innovation and improve the digital landscape of Porto.

Prior to his current position, João worked as a Data Engineer at Porto Digital, contributing to data-driven projects and developing solutions that supported the city’s digital transformation.

Before joining Porto Digital, João held engineering roles at Bosch, where he specialised in Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems research and development. His work involved advancing cutting-edge IoT technologies and contributing to the development of embedded systems, particularly during his tenure in the Aveiro region of Portugal.

João also holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology, where he conducted research in Model-Driven Systems Engineering. During this time, he collaborated with ASML on advanced systems engineering projects, gaining extensive experience in integrating theoretical approaches with industrial applications.