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Valter IlhaDigital MBA
Portuguese
Languages
- English / Portuguese / French
Top Strengths
- Lean 6 Sigma / Data Science & Machine Learning / Business Analytics / Chemical Engineering / Project Management
Future Professional Interests
- Artificial Intelligence / Process Optimization / Business Strategy & Analytics / Sustainability
Valter Ilha Digital MBA
Data-Driven consultant leveraging emerging technologies and entrepreneurial expertise
Valter is an AI and Sustainability Consultant with 20+ years of experience overseeing process engineering projects for manufacturers. He leverages Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive data-driven transformations, blending AI and machine learning with a focus on sustainability. He aims to take on more clients with aspirations of future-proofing their businesses with his varied expertise in sustainability and emerging technologies.
He is known for implementing a major ceramics manufacturer’s full-scale industrial Lean 6 Sigma project to revamp process efficiency and achieve an 8% reduction in natural gas and CO2 emissions with a consequential reduction in water consumption, recovering additional labor hours for allocation elsewhere. The MBA inspired Valter to embark on his entrepreneurship journey as a consultant because he gained invaluable 360-degree insight into running a business where sustainability and data-driven transformations are at the forefront.
As his client, you'll benefit immensely from his diverse knowledge, proven record of steering sustainability initiatives, and ability to spark rapid growth for forward-thinking enterprises.
Valter is an AI and Sustainability Consultant with 20+ years of experience overseeing process engineering projects for manufacturers. He leverages Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive data-driven transformations, blending AI and machine learning with a focus on sustainability. He aims to take on more clients with aspirations of future-proofing their businesses with his varied expertise in sustainability and emerging technologies.
He is known for implementing a major ceramics manufacturer’s full-scale industrial Lean 6 Sigma project to revamp process efficiency and achieve an 8% reduction in natural gas and CO2 emissions with a consequential reduction in water consumption, recovering additional labor hours for allocation elsewhere. The MBA inspired Valter to embark on his entrepreneurship journey as a consultant because he gained invaluable 360-degree insight into running a business where sustainability and data-driven transformations are at the forefront.
As his client, you'll benefit immensely from his diverse knowledge, proven record of steering sustainability initiatives, and ability to spark rapid growth for forward-thinking enterprises.
Languages
- English / Portuguese / French
Top Strengths
- Lean 6 Sigma / Data Science & Machine Learning / Business Analytics / Chemical Engineering / Project Management
Future Professional Interests
- Artificial Intelligence / Process Optimization / Business Strategy & Analytics / Sustainability
Academic Background
- 2024The Global Online MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
- 2023Data Science & Machine Learning | MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 2022Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Lean Methods Group
- 2002Chemical Engineering | University of Coimbra
Timeline
- 2024 - (...)Artificially Intelligence & Sustainable Consultant (Freelance) | Leiria, Portugal
- 2023 - 2024Quality Assurance Manager | Mota Ceramic Solutions, Portugal
- 2003 - 2023Chemical Engineer in Ceramic Industry | Mota Ceramic Solutions, Portugal
Likes & Curiosities
- Swimming & Cycling
- Traveling & Reading
- Music
- International Jobs
- EU / UN / NGO work experiences
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