Nuno Santana

Senior Naval Engineer and Naval Architect with 20+ years of expertise in naval engineering, yacht design, offshore concepts, aquaculture systems, CAD/CAE and multidisciplinary technical projects. Proven track record in innovation-driven engineering, shipyard operations and international project coordination. Looking for a job position abroad.

Architect / Collaborator in Architectural Projects at Various Projects (2020-01 – Present)

• Development of architectural projects from conceptual design to execution.
• Coordination with engineering specialties and technical consultants.
• Preparation of technical drawings, documentation and supervision support.

Partner & Naval Consultant at Akaduro, Lda. (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Naval engineering consultancy for multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Development of engineering solutions integrating marine and industrial systems.

Naval Consultant (Freelancer) at Portugal (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Consultancy and technical development in aquaculture and naval engineering.
• Support for marine systems and offshore-related projects.

Design & Development Engineer at Seaweed Energy Solutions (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• R&D for macroalgae aquaculture systems and logistics.
• Development of industrial drying processing systems.
• Technical coordination between Portuguese and Norwegian teams.

Naval Engineer – Studies & Projects Office at Arsenal do Alfeite (2010-01 – 2013-12)

• Development of concepts for multipurpose offshore platforms and specialized workboats.
• Refits and conversions of naval vessels, including pollution-fighting ships.
• Structural, seakeeping and maintenance-related naval engineering studies.

Commercial & 3D Designer at Umbrella (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Development of commercial proposals and 3D visualization projects.
• 3D modeling and animation support for technical presentations.

Marine Engineer at EM&O Engineering (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Structural design and 3D modeling using ShipConstructor.
• Production drawings and technical detailing for naval projects.

Naval Engineer – Project Department at Iatemoto (2004-01 – 2008-12)

• Design and engineering of motor yachts and fast boats up to 30m.
• Development of planning hull vessels in steel, aluminum and GRP.
• Implementation of 3D CAD/CAM systems, ABB robotics and CNC tools.

Project Manager at C-MAR (2003-01 – 2004-12)

• Coordination of maritime infrastructure and workboat supply projects for Angola.
• Management of suppliers, technical specifications and project logistics.

Assistant / Scholarship Technician at Instituto Superior Técnico (2001-01 – 2003-12)

• Support for academic and research projects in the naval engineering department.

Master's Degree in Architecture – Instituto Superior Técnico – UTL (2019-01)

Certificate in Promotion and Dynamization of R+D+I in the Naval Sector – QTEL (2010-01 – 2010-12)

Certificate in ShipConstructor 3D Designer – Design Systems & Technologies (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Certificate in Offline ABB Robot Programmer – University of Agder (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Certificate in 3D Modeller & CNC Programmer – Newcam (2005-01 – 2005-12)

5 years Degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering – Instituto Superior Técnico – UTL (1995-01 – 2003-12)