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Every Story has an Origin, and This is Ours.

Let us take you on a journey through the history and roots of KWAN and the RUPEAL Group – the corporate group to which KWAN belongs.

Learn about the experiences of the people that make KWAN the company it is today: Board Members, Operations & Business Support Teams, KWANers, and even our dear Alumni, who, despite not being with us on a daily basis anymore, continue to be a part of our lives!

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Meet the Team

Talent Acquisition

Experts in scouting the tech market, they interview dozens of talented candidates every day. What might take you months, they accomplish in days – finding the perfect match for your team. The Talent Acquisition team is divided in Continuous Sourcing and Tailored Sourcing.

In Portugal we have a saying ‘who runs for pleasure do not get tired’ which truly applies to Fernanda, as she loves travelling to run marathons! She’s also a fan of fresh mint tea and healthy food.
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Fernanda Morais

Head of Talent Acquisition

Cláudia loves cats and… the history of Portugal! For Cláudia, travelling is more about the company than the destination: she doesn’t mind where she’s going, as long as she’s travelling with her son. ❤️
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Cláudia Rodrigues

Talent Acquisition Lead

Sara enjoys a good book (or a hundred), discovering new countries - ideally one each year - and unwinding with chocolaty treats, wine, and 80s rock. A big fan of Formula 1 and football, she shares a cosy life with her two small, happy dogs and is always chasing her next adventure.
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Sara Sousa

Talent Acquisition Lead

Beatriz is devoted to Queen Bey, and loves anything that shines almost equally. She cries easily, but then again, #cookies. She is always early for everything except if she finds a fluffy pet to pet. Kawaii!
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Beatriz Marques

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Claudia loves a good book, a tricky puzzle, and beach days with her dog Poncha. She’ll never say no to a quiet plan with sunshine or stories involved.
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Cláudia Freitas

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Daniela loves dogs and… food! She finds joy in cooking almost as much as in eating - especially if there’s a new recipe to try. She never sets off on a trip without a good thriller in her bag, ready to dive into mystery as she heads toward a destination she truly loves. #bookworm
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Daniela Quaresma

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Fábio loves animals so much that he doesn't eat them. He feels at peace in contact with nature and loves a good meditation session. Cinema is his favorite medium of art. He is a proud work(out)aholic.
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Fábio Valentim

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marina shares her home with two rebellious cats and a chill rabbit. She’s a metal lover with a few tattoos (definitely planning more). She’ll never say no to a chill night in or a fun day out with friends and family.
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Marina Pastor

Talent Acquisition Specialist

He’s a matchmaker of tech talent by day and a curious explorer of the world the rest of the time. Whether he’s debugging career paths or planning his next trip, he’s always up for a good challenge - and a great espresso!
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Miguel Pereira

Talent Acquisition Specialist

If you can’t get hold of Sara, she’s probably at the cinema or out hiking. She’ll never say no to a game night, especially if there are snacks and Pink Floyd playing in the background.
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Sara Norberto

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sérgio lives with a mischievous cat and proudly carries a collection of tattoos that tell more stories than most photo albums. Always ready for a wild night out or a good laugh with friends - and never says no to good music and great vibes.
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Sérgio Gulpilhares

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Account Management

The Account Managers are responsible for accompanying the evolving IT staffing needs of your projects, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Specialists to present the right candidates and with the People Experience Partners to assist with onboarding, retention, and internalization.

Marcelo doesn’t discriminate food, he loves all kinds of gastronomy. His second favourite thing is travelling. He won’t miss a single Premier League game and misses summer all winter long.
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Marcelo Catita

Head of Account Management

Antero is a huge football fan. His family is very important to him, and spending time with his daughters in his hometown, Golegã, is how he enjoys spending his free time.
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Antero Monteiro

Account Manager Lead

This natural ginger is the oldest of 3 siblings. Inês loves the beach and lived in São Tomé where she volunteered as a teacher. She graduated in Social and Organisational Psychology.
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Inês Marques

Account Manager Lead

Rita is a travel enthusiast who loves finding the right words to connect with people wherever she goes. Nothing makes her happier than spending time with my family, especially her little one who’s just beginning to explore the world too.
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Rita Mar

Account Manager Lead

Born and raised in Alentejo, Portugal, Cátia lived for 3 months in San Francisco, USA, for an internship which allowed her to work with companies like Google and Paypal, in Silicon Valley, California!
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Cátia Narciso

Account Manager

Hélder is a clean freak, and his desk proves it! Gym and reading time are a must, Dale Carnegie is his recommendation. He’ll make the world a better place one step at a time.
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Hélder Pinto

Account Manager

Madalena starts her day with a workout and often ends it in the kitchen—her zen moment, especially with her dog. She loves inventing new recipes and believes nothing beats a well-earned meal after the gym. Always up for new experiences (and a healthy dose of dog cuddles!).
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Madalena Liberato

Account Manager

A sales girl with a (not so) secret passion for writing, Milene has been a published author since high school! Other passions of hers include social causes - which has taken her to Croatia to be a volunteer.
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Milene Machado

Account Manager

Business Development

The Business Developers act as the bridge between you and top talent, carefully listening to your specific needs and presenting your project to candidates shortlisted by Talent Acquisition Specialists — guaranteeing that you have the perfect candidates ready to start within three weeks.

Vasco is an easy going guy: you can see him hanging around the same way with a newly Java graduate or a CEO of a multinational company. Enjoying time with his family is on his "TO-DOs list" on a daily basis.
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Vasco Fradinho

Head of Business Development

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Laura Maia

Business Development Manager

Clara is proudly a full-time mom and business developer. She genuinely believes she has the coolest jobs ever - as both are all about love and people! She’s also a travel lover, a digital marketing enthusiast, and a singer - which explains why she’s constantly singing without even noticing!
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Clara Nunes

Business Development

People Experience Partners

They provide day-to-day support and career coaching, so your team is happy, evolving, and totally focused on your project. And if there’s any red-flag regarding any of its members, you’ll know it much earlier, making it possible to also act sooner.

Our very own Director of People & Culture and she has a great story to tell, checkout in Culture section her role spotlight.
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Raquel Gonçalves

Director of People & Culture

Jorge is a Potterhead. He also identifies as a top level nerd. He founded his gaming team: Scalabis Squad. Special skills include being colour-blind and having yellow as his favourite colour.
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Jorge Becho

Head of People Experience

Catarina is a proud People Experience Lead who can't live without sports, music, and her family. In her free time, she runs communication workshops – and when she’s not empowering people… she’s empowering wine! Catarina is also the co-owner of a winery called Quinta do Beijo.
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Catarina Monteiro

People Experience Lead

Eliana is a joyful northern girl, very close to her family (including her two dogs, Sunny and Minnie) and friends. She loves series, especially La Casa de Papel and The Good Doctor.
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Eliana Almeida

People Experience Lead

Artur Dinis - he prefers Dinis - loves archaeology since he was a child, a passion he developed after living close to the Conimbriga roman ruins, and for having already been part of some archaeological activities in his youth.
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Artur Dinis

People Experience Partner

Daniela is from Terceira, so of course she’s happiest by the sea and surrounded by the people she loves most. Her favourite fruit is watermelon – sweet but a little hard to crack, just like Daniela herself! She also has a soft spot for movies, long conversations, and rewatching The Office.
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Daniela Coelho

People Experience Partner

Isabela is an adventurous, french fries lover, and book nerd. She used to work in a museum and believes that guiding someone through their career, advising, supporting, and seeing them succeed is a kind of art too!
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Isabela Barbosa

People Experience Partner

In love with electronic music, from Berlin to Detroit, Jorge always finds space at his home for another musical instrument. His many interests include spending time outdoors or watching a sci-fi movie.
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Jorge Carvalho

People Experience Partner

In 2021 Mayra made two big life changes: moved from Brazil to Portugal and from the tourism sector to the IT sector. Cheese is what she loves the most about Portugal and the beaches of Porto where she goes for walks with her daughter.
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Mayra Roberto Farah

People Experience Partner

Born and raised in São Miguel, Azores but living in Lisbon for more than 10 years, Sara misses the most her favourite fruit in the world: the Azorean pineapple. A bit faster than that is Sara’s other passion: Formula 1 and Moto GP. She doesn’t miss a second of a Grand Prix.
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Sara Melo

People Experience Partner

Board of Directors

Rui breathes Software Development and Company Culture. He never gets enough of Austin, Texas. Find him at Praia do Alemão, his favourite beach in the whole world.
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Rui Pedro Alves

Co-Founder & Chairman

Duarte might seem like a tough guy but he is a soft heart. He has a dynamic and extroverted personality and peaks when his team grows stronger. Wanna see him smile? “Results” is his magic word.
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Duarte Fernandes

Co-Founder & CEO

He loves people, that is his real passion.
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Samuel Carapinha

CFO

For this wine afficionado “that special bottle” can cost a few miles. Worth it, since beach, travelling and a cold one make João’s summer. Personal Development is shining light on most of his life right now.
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João Mauritti

COO

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