Summary
Fernando Pereira is a seasoned civil engineer and business leader with over 30 years of experience in project and construction management and eight years as a CEO steering UIMake Engenharia from Porto. He has led large-scale real estate and retail developments—including oversight of projects valued in the hundreds of millions of euros—and combines technical engineering expertise with executive-level commercial and procurement acumen. Fernando founded and ran multiple consulting and engineering firms, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across urban rehabilitation, shopping centers, hotels and social housing programs in international markets. His background blends a FEUP engineering degree with an MBA from EGP, enabling a pragmatic approach to cost control, planning and safety coordination. Known for navigating complex stakeholder environments, he’s equally comfortable on-site reviewing quality and in boardrooms shaping investment and development strategy. An understated strength is his track record of scaling repeatable project-management processes across different markets, reducing risk while accelerating delivery.
8 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) at EGP - Escola de Gestão do Porto
Engineer's degree, Civil Engineering, Engineer's degree, Civil Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto / FEUP