Hi, I'm Paulo Amaral
Tech-for-good meets get-it-done. Hands-on consultant with a learn-by-doing approach to building systems that matter.
About Me
I'm a consultant passionate about transforming businesses and organizations through technology. With extensive engagement with UN agencies, governments, and donors, I specialize in digital governance, health, justice, civil registration, and social protection systems.
I believe in building products and solutions that make a difference from the very first delivery. My approach follows the UBUNTU philosophy - believing in a sustainable society built on respect and solidarity.
What I Do
Software Development
End-to-end handmade products and solutions, crafted with expertise.
Machine Learning & Data Science
AI-powered solutions for classification, analysis, and automation.
Digital Transformation
Strategic guidance for public sector and organizational modernization.
Capacity Building
Training and mentoring ICT teams for sustainable development.
IT Infrastructure
Cloud, DevOps, and enterprise infrastructure design and operations.
Business Intelligence
Dashboards, analytics, and data-driven decision support systems.
Projects
A curated selection of impactful projects across digital governance, social protection, health systems, and enterprise technology spanning 20+ years of hands-on delivery.
Led the development and deployment of the National Tabulation Center platform for Presidential and Parliamentary elections (2022-2023). Zero system failures during critical election periods.
Designed and delivered custom Digital Maturity Assessment web platform using AI-assisted rapid prototyping. Automated scoring across 15+ government institutions for Timor-Leste's digital transformation roadmap.
Led data analytics enabling $8M+ in payments to vulnerable families, including 50,000 children and 10,000+ pregnant women.
Built digital asset and interest declaration platform for courts and anti-corruption bodies, serving 37,000+ public officials.
Managed data migration for 9,000+ development projects totaling $100M+ in rural community investments.
Strengthened national health information systems with improved data collection, validation, and EPI dashboards for immunization monitoring.
Developed Power BI dashboards and analytics for child protection case management supporting policy and operational decisions.
Integrated iris biometric authentication with Temenos T24 core banking, strengthening KYC compliance and fraud prevention.
Led AI/ML pilot for automated tax classification using GCP and BigQuery, identifying $1M+ in revenue optimization opportunities.
Experience
- Led the National Digital Maturity Assessment for Dalan ba Digital programme
- Designed custom Digital Maturity Assessment web platform using AI-assisted rapid prototyping
- Delivered technical support for T4D and Digital Transformation initiatives
- Led policy formulation for health system strengthening
- Mapped institutional, policy, and financing frameworks for digitalization
- Supported production of One-UN Position Paper on Digital Transformation
- Managed data for PNDS with 9,000+ projects totaling $100M+
- Facilitated $8M+ in payments through Jerasaun Foun social protection
- Integrated iris recognition with Temenos T24 core banking (BNCTL)
- Coordinated international teams across India, England, and Timor-Leste
- Led IT team and digital transformation across 7 District Courts
- Increased system availability from 40% to 99%
- Delivered digital solutions for UN Women, World Vision, MOEYS, EU, and Police
- Led AI/ML tax classification pilot identifying $1M+ optimization (Brazil)
- Deployed Case Management System (IIMS), HR systems, and LMS
- Created first ICT Training Center for justice sector with KOICA
- SAP implementations for Malwee Group (Retail), Votorantim Cement, BRF Foods
- ABAP development for MM, SD, AFS, WM, and PI modules
- Managed ERP Datasul/TOTVS, HCM, and CRM systems across multiple branches
- Reduced costs by 30% through open-source adoption and virtualization
Skills
Cloud & DevOps
Data & Analytics
Systems
Professional
Values & Culture
Excellence & Innovation
Delivering WOW to every client through creative and agile solutions.
UBUNTU Philosophy
"I am because we are" - building sustainable society through respect and solidarity.
Do More With Less
Transparency, proactivity, and efficiency in every engagement.
Get in Touch
Let's Work Together
I'm available for consulting engagements in digital transformation, data systems, and technology advisory.
paulo.s.amaral [at] outlook [dot] com Book a Call