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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.


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
  • 2024
    The Global Online MBA | Porto Business School, University of Porto
  • 2023
    Data Science & Machine Learning | MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • 2022
    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Lean Methods Group
  • 2002
    Chemical Engineering | University of Coimbra
Timeline
  • 2024 - (...)
    Artificially Intelligence & Sustainable Consultant (Freelance) | Leiria, Portugal
  • 2023 - 2024
    Quality Assurance Manager | Mota Ceramic Solutions, Portugal
  • 2003 - 2023
    Chemical Engineer in Ceramic Industry | Mota Ceramic Solutions, Portugal