PECB Conference – Beyond Tech

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Cecília Soares

With more than 30 years of experience, Cecília worked in several international information technology companies, as trainer and consultant of system administration services and data bases.
Cecília focused on business continuity and technological recovery in 2001, at the time working at Hewlett-Packard Portugal. In 2013 she created her own company and since then as focused exclusively to consulting services on Business Continuity, Information Security and Personal Data Protection.

From 2013 until 2019 Cecília also worked as a trainer at Continuity Link Canada, which resulted in several successful courses lectured throughout Europe, helping students obtain their certifications in ISO 22301 LI, MBCI, ISO 27001 LI.

Throughout the years Cecília worked with several clients from different sectors such as:

  • Public Health Care
  • Pharma Industry
  • Public Transportations
  • Financial sector
  • Insurance companies
  • Energy providers
  • Airport Management

Certifications: ISO 21500 Project Lead; ISO 22301 Lead Implementer; ISO 22301 Lead Auditor; ISO 22316 Resilience; ISO 22320 Emergency Response; ISO 27001 Lead Implementer; ISO 27001 Lead Auditor; ISO 27701 Lead Implementer; PECB Certified Trainer; DPO; MBCI; PMP

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Sofia Mendes

With a PhD in Microbiology, Sofia initiated her work with Business Continuity and Technological Recovery in 2023. Throughout her training she developed skills in problem solving, project management and effective communication systems to both experienced and naïve individuals. Currently Sofia is preparing for the ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, Lead AI Risk Manager, DORA Lead Manager and NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer, holding already the CBCI 7.0 qualification from BCI.

Throughout the years Sofia worked with several clients from different sectors such as:

  • Public Health Care
  • Pharma Industry
  • Financial sector
  • Insurance companies

Certifications: Associate Member of The Business Continuity Institute (AMBCI)

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Cláudia Freitas

Cláudia joined the team in early 2026 while finalizing her PhD in Molecular Biosciences. Her doctoral research in Biochemistry focused on non-conventional drug targets to tackle antibiotic resistance, a high-stakes field requiring precision, innovation, and a deep understanding of complex biological systems.

Beyond her research, she took on significant lab management responsibilities, where she oversaw multiple projects, coordinated resource logistics, and led the training of new researchers. This background equipped her with advanced skills in strategic project management, multi-stakeholder communication, and the ability to maintain operational continuity in demanding environments. Cláudia is now leveraging this rigorous analytical expertise to help organizations navigate uncertainty and build resilient systems.

Currently Cláudia is involved in projects from several sectors such as:

  • Public Health Care
  • Pharma Industry