Afonso Moreira

The Exeter Award The University of Exeter Feb 2021 The Exeter Award is the university’s employability achievement award where I developed a range of skills including project management, how to conduct presentations and understanding how to manage people.

Digital Innovation Boot Camp 1st Place Winner University of Birmingham Jun 2019 • The Boot Camp introduced innovative and cutting-edge digital technologies to train us on the applications of Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Data Analytics, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.• Presented the group’s innovative business idea to help improve crop yield for farmers to a panel of leading professionals in the fields mentioned above.• We stated the problem, proposed our solution, and created a 3D concept design. We created an ‘app’ to help users evaluate data and… Show more • The Boot Camp introduced innovative and cutting-edge digital technologies to train us on the applications of Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Data Analytics, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.• Presented the group’s innovative business idea to help improve crop yield for farmers to a panel of leading professionals in the fields mentioned above.• We stated the problem, proposed our solution, and created a 3D concept design. We created an ‘app’ to help users evaluate data and presented our growth strategy as well as a preliminary cost analysis of our product. Show less

Personal Skills Award University of Birmingham May 2019 • The Personal Skills Award is the University of Birmingham's recognised employability programme for undergraduate students.• This programme developed my skills in taking initiative, as it tests one’s determination and resilience by completing extra tasks outside our comfort zone. In my case I enrolled in several activities, including in a foreign language course (German), and took part in programs to prepare myself effectively for a career after my studies… Show more • The Personal Skills Award is the University of Birmingham's recognised employability programme for undergraduate students.• This programme developed my skills in taking initiative, as it tests one’s determination and resilience by completing extra tasks outside our comfort zone. In my case I enrolled in several activities, including in a foreign language course (German), and took part in programs to prepare myself effectively for a career after my studies. • https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/employability/psa/index.aspx Show less

Tech Trek Presentation Competition Finalist Ahead Partnership Mar 2019 • With Ahead Partnership, a Millennium Point funded project which had us visit three tech related employers in Birmingham and present in a group at the end the types of emerging technologies and the future of the city.• "TechTreks 2019 is a Millennium Point funded project delivered by social enterprise Ahead Partnership. The Millennium Point Trust is a Birmingham based charity, whose aim is to get more people engaged in science, technological and digital themes to ensure people are equipped… Show more • With Ahead Partnership, a Millennium Point funded project which had us visit three tech related employers in Birmingham and present in a group at the end the types of emerging technologies and the future of the city.• "TechTreks 2019 is a Millennium Point funded project delivered by social enterprise Ahead Partnership. The Millennium Point Trust is a Birmingham based charity, whose aim is to get more people engaged in science, technological and digital themes to ensure people are equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to live, work and connect in the modern world. Over the course of one day, teams of students will visit three digital and tech related employers in Birmingham city centre. As well as learning about tech and digital roles available, students will gather information from the employers they visit in response to the theme of the day ‘impact on tech and digital in a business’. " Show less

B-Enterprising Boot Camp 2nd Place Winner B-Enterprising Nov 2018 • I led the team which won second place out of 21 teams (117 participants) with people from all cohorts in university, interfacing with different subjects and years.• In the 3-day event we pitched business ideas to a panel of judges and employers, partnered with Virgin Money and Virgin Life-start.• We came up with an idea on how to help solve the lack of access to the internet in developing countries and in the end, we had to pitch to the judges how our idea was feasible and… Show more • I led the team which won second place out of 21 teams (117 participants) with people from all cohorts in university, interfacing with different subjects and years.• In the 3-day event we pitched business ideas to a panel of judges and employers, partnered with Virgin Money and Virgin Life-start.• We came up with an idea on how to help solve the lack of access to the internet in developing countries and in the end, we had to pitch to the judges how our idea was feasible and economically viable.• My contributions in making the design feasible yet novel and creative, were instrumental in convincing the judges of our project and how it could have been brought to market." An intensive 3 day weekend event exclusively for University of Birmingham students - pick a challenge set by Virgin Start-Up and Careers Network, form teams and then work together during the team time sessions to create a winning formula before pitching on the final day for a chance to win cash prizes and consultancy project opportunities. " Show less

Integrated Design Project University of Birmingham - School of Engineering Jun 2018 • For this engineering project as part of our curriculum, we were divided into groups of 6 amongst our year of almost 300 pupils including all mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.• Tasked to come up with an engineering consultancy project on a Ferris wheel.• As a team leader I independently learned and implemented software tools outside the scope of the project (Blender and Augment). I created a user experience whereby an augmented reality model of a Ferris wheel could be… Show more • For this engineering project as part of our curriculum, we were divided into groups of 6 amongst our year of almost 300 pupils including all mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.• Tasked to come up with an engineering consultancy project on a Ferris wheel.• As a team leader I independently learned and implemented software tools outside the scope of the project (Blender and Augment). I created a user experience whereby an augmented reality model of a Ferris wheel could be displayed on a smartphone.• We were the winning team of the challenge with a design mock up and virtual structure.• Integrated Design Showcase Final at the University of Birmingham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeyrwzR6k1E• University Quote: “The theme for this year's Integrated Design project is kinetic architecture through structural Mechatronics. Students worked together in multidisciplinary teams to produce reference designs for large moving structures across the world.Each team focused on a specific country with its unique requirements and constraints. Challenges have been developed in conjunction with Arup, an independent engineering consultancy firm of 14,000 employees based in 42 countries, whose notable projects related to this work include the London Eye and Singapore Sports Hub.The Integrated Design project brings together civil, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines.Students develop technical design skills applied to open-ended design problems informed by research and real-life case studies. They also develop broader professional engineering skills such as sustainability literacy and enterprise. Every project is explicitly aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals recently formulated in The Birmingham Goals, and carries a business plan. “ Show less

The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award - Oct 2014 After completing the Bronze and silver award while at Oeiras International School I went on to the 12-month Gold program.• 12-month volunteering to the community section where I completed over 150 hours of community and service.• 12-month physical section to improve an area of sport, dance or fitness. • 4 day/3-night expedition section where we camped in Gredos, Spain while having to navigate through rough terrain on by ourselves with paper maps and compasses.• 5 day/4-night… Show more After completing the Bronze and silver award while at Oeiras International School I went on to the 12-month Gold program.• 12-month volunteering to the community section where I completed over 150 hours of community and service.• 12-month physical section to improve an area of sport, dance or fitness. • 4 day/3-night expedition section where we camped in Gredos, Spain while having to navigate through rough terrain on by ourselves with paper maps and compasses.• 5 day/4-night residential area where I stayed in a home for orphaned children in Portugal. Show less