WAKARU® Team

We speak and understand your language, your concerns and priorities.
And this is because we combine a deep knowledge of our clients' business, but always aware that our intervention must be sustained over time, and this is only possible with simple processes aligned with the systems, a mobilized organization and a strategy effective change management.
We believe in networking, synergy and complementarity with partners.

Our consultants have an extensive international experience and hold several professional certifications from SAP, the Institute of Asset Management (ISO55001), itSMF International (ITIL), ISACA-International Systems Audit and Control Association (CISA, CGEIT, CISM, CRISC), ISO-International Standards Organization (ISO9001, ISO20000, ISO27001 as Certified Implementation Consultants and Lead Auditors) and IAPP-International Association of Privacy Professionals. Since its very first beginning in 2016, we’ve established a close relationship and networking with the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity (ECPC) at the Law Faculty of the Maastricht University too.

Vitor Prisca

CEO and Partner

Better not mention how many years of experience. From the first international and national R&D projects, with Eureka status, never stoped to explore new technologies, products and applications fields. Focused in positioning Wakaru® as a nonconformist expert SAP® partner blending AI based smart systems for utilities like the Water Wise System® and any other industry sectors were there's knowledge to be found from massive streams of data in real time. MBA in International Management, holds several certifications CGEIT, CISM and CRISC from ISACA, ISO 27001, ITIL, ISO 20000 and IAM Certified Asset Manager. Certified DPO by the Faculty of Law of the Maastricht University.

Carlos Oliveira

Head of Business Development

Has more than 25 years of experience in software analysis and development, IT consulting services, sales management, project management, risk, compliance and IT management and governance. Strong experience in managing teams, formulating and executing long-term strategies and interacting with clients, employees and other stakeholders. His commitment is to help its customers to achieve high performance. He is a leader with deep expertise in developing strong client relationships and has a passion for building outstanding teams with a disciplined focus on operations and execution.

Paulo Esteves

Head of Innovation R&D

With more than 15 years of experience in IT, focused on implementation and management of Technological Research and Development Projects for the Utility Sector.
Building bridges between the IT and OT, leveraged by Complex event processing and event driven paradigms, Big Data, predictive analytics, and AI.
ITIL® Foundation Certified in IT Service Management; Certified Startup business model innovation Acceleration Program; Professional Training in Design Thinking; Professional Training in DO Tools and DO Business.

Sérgio Pinto

Head of Operations

With more than 15 years of experience, he is a people centered manager and team builder. Extensive experience in balancing complex and challenging customer's objectives and project delivery in different geographies and cultures. Able to partner with customers from solution design, to implementation and long term support, always looking to simplify processes and comply with business, legal, tax and regulatory requirements. Understands the specific needs of the front and back-office functions. Strong background in SAP ERP, cloud and industry solutions.

Pedro Cascalheira

Head of Marketing & Communication

Marketing and Communication expert with broad experience in brand management, strategic communication, planning advertisement campaigns and project manager. Had manage and lead teams in projects applied to technology, health industries, utilities sector, and digital bank solutions. Focus on talents development, implementation of new procedures, establishment partnerships and business processes with clients. Develop strategic and tactical solutions to drive business and organizations forward, facilitating achievement and effectiveness.

João Mugeiro

Head of Utilities Center of Excellence

Utilities expert, with more than 20 years of experience in management, consulting and project management, mostly within water utilities, being a water specialist. With a degree in Management, has experience and expertise in customer care (marketing and communication, setting up accounts, billing and collection, complaints, in-house/field technical and commercial services) and also in non-revenue water assessment (water meters, real and apparent losses, fraud reduction). Passionate about sharing knowledge, is committed to help utilities towards a net zero carbon footprint.

WAKARU® people certifications, accreditations and memberships

WAKARU® Integrated Management System Policy

Promote risk management, approach, performing a risk assessment on a regular basis, to identify, quantify, prioritize, monitor and review the risks and assure an approved and implemented risk management plan.

Consider the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to Wakaru.

Improve and outstand in every single project, ensuring business sustainability.

Establish a diversified knowledge flow with external interested parties acquiring intelligence and promoting innovative business opportunities.

Ensure all information security incidents and personal data breaches, actual or suspected, are promptly investigated, treated and reported to Wakaru’s CEO and the competent supervisory authority, where applicable.

Achieve the highest possible scores in our customer evaluation questionnaires, keeping complaints at acceptable levels regarding our team capacity.

Ensure our information is classified and managed throughout its lifecycle, in accordance to Wakaru's established information classification policy.

Keep all the relevant professional certifications and training updated within the scope of Wakaru projects.

Provide training and awareness sessions to our staff regarding quality, innovation, information security and privacy.

Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing while incorporating quality, innovation, information security and privacy requirements into our processes and objectives, promoting the continual improvement of the organization.