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Hi, I’m Carolina Bragança, a results-driven Public Funding Manager and Project Manager with expertise in identifying and securing EU-level grants for green hydrogen and energy storage.
I excel at lead-authoring grant applications, ensuring compliance, and building strategic partnerships with EU institutions. I translate technical innovations into funding strategies and concise briefings for senior leadership.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Beginner
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Public Funding Manager at Smartenergy Group AG, Wollerau
October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025Identify, apply for, and manage EU funding for green hydrogen and energy storage projects; Coordinate internal teams and stakeholders for reporting and compliance; Maintain strategic relationships with EU institutions, funding partners, and associations; prepare policy briefings; Support CTO in presentations, conferences, and public appearances
Project Manager at MédioTejo21, Abrantes (PT)
May 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023Management of regional hydrogen and fuel cell projects; Collaboration with national and EU stakeholders on the value chain; Opportunity analyses and strategic market assessments; Funding applications and support with guidelines/roadmaps for green energy
Intern at MédioTejo21, Abrantes (PT)
May 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020Collaboration on regional energy and sustainability projects, including grant applications; Support with energy certifications, technical documentation, and digital project mapping
Injection Molding Process Planning Engineer at OLI Sanitary Systems, S.A, Aveiro (PT)
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019Planned and optimized injection molding processes to support manufacturing efficiency and quality; contributed to product documentation and process improvements
Industrial Engineer at Delphi Automotive Systems, S.A, Castelo Branco (PT)
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2018Industrial engineer focused on production optimization, process analysis, and efficiency improvements in automotive manufacturing
Education
Master in Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Project and Production at Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Abrantes, Abrantes (PT)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management at Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Coimbra (PT)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Deutsch-Training Arbeitsmarkt (intensiv) A1
November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Deutsch, A1 Vox-Sprachschule, Zürich
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Jira Project Management
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020From Zero to Hydrogen Hero
November 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Autocad 2D Workshop
April 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017CCP – Erstausbildung von Ausbildern
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013Kaizen/Lean Workshop
February 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics
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