Miguel Ângelo Silva Pereira Age: 31 Date of Birth: October 13, 1993 Place of Birth: Porto, Portugal Hometown: Barcelos Current Residence: Porto, Portugal Miguel holds an Integrated Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Minho (2012–2017). In 2018, he began his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the same university, focusing on Industry 4.0, the Global Market of Resources, and Artificial Intelligence. He previously served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Operations Manager at ValeriusHUB, where he led major projects in restructuring, continuous improvement, engineering, and innovation, often in collaboration with national and international companies, research centers, and universities. Currently, is Co-CEO and Consultant, specialized in industrial, technological, and digital transformation strategies, working on initiatives related to Industry 5.0. He is also Specialist Professor at Mint for People. In academia, he is an Invited Professor at both the University of Minho and the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), and also supervises students at IPCA. He has authored scientific publications in international journals, with a focus on industrial engineering and innovation systems. Beyond his academic and consulting work, he is involved in public service as a member of the Municipal Assembly of Barcelos.