Fernandes, Raúl Buta

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I’m Raúl Fernandes, an Angolan professional with 20+ years of experience leading projects and strengthening institutions across public service and private organizations, with a strong focus on planning, monitoring and…

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I’m Raúl Fernandes, an Angolan professional with 20+ years of experience leading projects and strengthening institutions across public service and private organizations, with a strong focus on planning, monitoring and evaluation, and measurable results. My work spans ICT, education, water and sanitation, public health, poverty reduction, and institutional strengthening, always with a practical, accountable approach and a clear orientation to evidence-based decision-making.

In addition to project leadership, Additionally, i am a Software Engineer specialized in full-stack custom software development (frontend/backend), systems architecture, database design, and Quality Assurance (QA testing & Localization review). Adept at building end-to-end digital solutions, data pipelines, and reliable IT infrastructures.

  • 25 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • PortugueseFluent
  • EnglishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Telecommunications
  • Software & Internet
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Healthcare
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Project Manager / M&E Specialist & Software Developer · Rinwall – Serviços e Tecnologias, LdaJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Continuation of consultancy and contract-based work focusing on project management, monitoring & evaluation, and software development. Provided end-to-end support from requirements and data collection approaches to system customization, deployment, training, and operational follow-up for client projects.

Project Manager / M&E Specialist & Software Developer (Freelance / Contract) · Rinwall – Serviços e Tecnologias, LdaMar 2014 – Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Provided consultancy services to optimize business processes and operational models, implementing projects across diverse sectors aligned with organizational goals. Designed and deployed custom software applications (desktop, web, and mobile), engineered database architectures, and led deployment of enterprise voice and data network infrastructures. Delivered staff training programs to strengthen institutional capacity and technical skills. Key achievements include developing management tools for the General Secretariat of the Order of Accountants and Accounting Experts of Angola (internal regulations, organizational structure with responsibilities, KPIs, and qualification frameworks), and coordinating pilot expansion of the National Integrated Ticketing System (electronic ticketing) in Benguela and Cabinda for ENBI–SA, managing stakeholders and training teams, overseeing georeferenced route/bus-stop mapping, equipment installation, and operational control centres. Also delivered spe

Director for Planning, Studies, Projects, and Infrastructure (Technical position, under the Administrative Board) · Fundação Sagrada Esperança (FSE) – LuandaMar 2011 – Dec 2019 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Formulated and coordinated strategies and partnerships to secure financial resources for social projects funded by public and private sources, ensuring compliance with legal norms for public funds. Prepared annual work plans, reports, and general documentation for procurement processes (restricted tenders), including operational management models and procedures for executing projects. Oversaw project management teams’ performance tracking across risks, deadlines, milestones, and financial performance to ensure monitoring and timely delivery. Served as Owner’s Engineer in major infrastructure projects including the 26-storey Edifício Kilamba and the Centro Multiusos de Belas (capacity 500–1,000 people). Contributed to the introduction of project management methodologies for planning, reporting, and best practices, improving efficiency, accountability, and institutional growth.

Senior Project Manager (progressing from Project Manager) – Department of Programming, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Projects · Ministry of Planning / UTA.ACP-CE (National Authorizing Office for European Development Fund in Angola)Jan 2006 – Mar 2011 · 5 yrs 3 mos
IT Assistant and Project Monitoring Officer (Project Implementation Unit – PIU for Reconstruction Support Programme) · Ministry of Planning – PIU for the Reconstruction Support ProgrammeMar 2001 – Oct 2005 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering (Licenciatura em Engenharia Informática) · Agostinho Neto University2009 – 2015

Certifications and awards· 8

Microsoft Project – Main features and daily use throughout the project lifecycle2023
Recovery of Troubled Projects - How to Act and Intervene Effectively2014
Setting Goals and Controlling Results and Indicators2014
Programme Estimates Funded by the 9th European Development Fund – Decentralized Operations2008

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