João Melo Rodrigues - Maker, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Speaker

JOÃO MELO RODRIGUES

MAKER ENGINEER INNOVATOR ENTREPRENEUR

João Melo Rodrigues
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The Journey

1991
Born in Alentejo
Évora, Portugal

Born in Alentejo

I grew up in a small town near Évora, where my gradma had a small grocery store. Altough I had suffered from bullying, I had a great childhood and a great family and friends.

2013
Évora, Portugal

Becomes Mechatronics Engineer

Graduated from University of Évora with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. I started my career as a Mechatronics Engineer, working with robotics, electronics, mechanics, automation and software.

Becomes Mechatronics Engineer
2014
Becomes Fablab Manager
Évora, Portugal

Becomes Fablab Manager

I became the manager of the Fablab Évora, a space where I could learn and share my knowledge with others. I was responsible for the day to day operations of the Fablab, including the management of the team, the equipment and the projects.

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Projects

All the projects I've worked in the past, currently working on and future ones.

Cyango

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Slices of a CEO

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XR for Good Hackathon

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DIY Évora

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Speaking Engagements

Inspiring audiences worldwide with insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation. Ready to invigorate your next event.

Speaker

From intimate tech workshops to keynote presentations at major conferences, I deliver impactful and fun talks that inspire, educate and transform mindsets.

My speaking topics span entrepreneurship, technology, engineering, artificial intelligence, innovation strategy and leadership in the modern business landscape.

50+
Speaking Events
50K+
Audience Reached

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Technical Workshops

Hands-on training sessions designed to elevate engineering teams with practical skills in software development, AI, and system architecture.

Workshop Leader

Through interactive and practical sessions, I help engineering teams master advanced concepts and implement best practices in their daily work.

Workshop topics include software architecture, AI implementation, scalable systems design, and engineering best practices with hands-on exercises.

30+
Workshops Delivered
1000+
Students Trained

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Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.
Jonh Doerr
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Your rights end where my nose begins.
Abraham Lincoln
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The deepest urge in human nature is the desire to feel important.
Jonh Dewey
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All guilty begins and ends with you.
Joao Melo Rodrigues
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Comparison is the thief of joy.
Theodore Roosevelt
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