1. 2012
THE TALENT BOOK
MAGELLAN
MBA

2. CONTENTS
THE SCHOOL
THE MAGELLAN MBA
TALENT BOOK’S AIM
STUDENT’S PROFILE STRUCTURE
THE MAGELLAN MBA STUDENTS’
PROFILE
THE MAGELLAN MBA STUDENTS’
PRESENTATION
STATUTES AND GOVERNANCE
MODEL OF EGP-UPBS
ASSOCIATES

3. THE
SCHOOL
EGP-UPBS is the Business School of career, and scholars from renowned The participation of these companies
the University of Porto, the largest foreign universities and business in the governance model of EGP-
Portuguese university. Its mission schools, namely North American UPBS has a much broader scope than
entails postgraduate teaching and (Central Florida, Massachusetts, that observed in any other Portuguese
executive education in management, Miami and New Orleans) and European business school.
activities that are complemented by a (London Business School and IE
permanent involvement in the areas of Business School, among others). Currently, EGP-UPBS has as
applied research and the provision of This link with similar foreign schools, reference products an international
services to companies. which in some cases has been in place full time MBA and an Executive MBA.
for decades, ensures a high level of Apart from these programmes,
EGP-UPBS has as its fundamental internationalisation of its activities. EGP-UPBS also offers a set of one-
resource a faculty body with broad year postgraduate programmes,
experience in teaching and research. EGP-UPBS also has the support short and medium length executive
Most scholars come from the of a set of companies and other programmes, top management
University of Porto (Faculties of top reference organisations with seminars, incompany training
Economics, Engineering, Law and a decisive role in the management programmes and services to
Educational Psychology and Sciences), bodies of the School (General Council, companies (selection and recruitment
and team with other categories of Board and Executive Committee) that of qualified staff, and activities of
teaching staff: mana- gers with ensure an effective link between the applied research and counsultancy).
academic training and a solid business School and the corporate world.

4. THE
MAGELLAN MBA
The Magellan MBA is one of the The Magellan MBA was launched in Mellon University in the US, Sasin
few internationally accredited MBA 2008/09 but its roots can be directly School of Business in Thailand or
Programmes currently being offered traced to the University of Porto´s Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil, just to
in Portugal. As from 2008, the EGP MBA, launched in 1988 . Today, mention a few.
Magellan MBA has obtained the widely this programme has an accumulated
respected international accreditation alumni body of over 400 individuals, The Magellan MBA, fully taught in
by the AMBA-Association of MBAs. many of whom currently hold top English, provides an international
This is the highest distinction of its positions in the most important vision of business to students, and
kind to be given specifically to an organisations in Portugal and boasts a top quality teaching staff
MBA Programme. Sinde 2011, The increasingly also abroad. of internationally trained teachers
Magellan MBA has earned EPAS not only with high academic
Accreditation, issued by EFMD, the The Magellan MBA benefits from credentials at the PhD level in all
European Foundation for Management the School’s strong links with well- areas of management, but who also
Development. For the past three known and respected international possess relevant direct experience
years, this programme has the highest institutions like London Business in management as either managers
rate of foreign students (60%) in School in the United Kingdom, IE or consultants to organisations of all
Portugal. Business School in Spain, Carnegie- sizes and geographies.

5. As a result, The Magellan MBA offers (in all areas of knowledge), GMAT- selected for the programme. As the to the organisations recruiting our
a unique blend of scientifically sound Graduate Management Admission Director of The Magellan MBA, I feel graduates. I thus trust that your
contents as well as a hands-on Test scores, personal interviews with extremely confident that the quality organisation will find in this book an
approach to business management, the admissions committee, analysis of our MBAs is in general difficult to interesting set of talented graduates
where managerial techniques go of recommendation letters, written match by similar programmes either and that it may wish to examine these
hand in hand with the development of essays and English proficiency, and in Portugal or abroad, be it in the for existing or future recruiting needs.
personal skills which are becoming a the requirement of at least three management training received during Many organisations have used this
fundamental requirement for success years of professional experience. In the programme or in their motivation, resource in the past and I have all
in an increasingly more complex and practice, most students have four or working skills or team interaction the reasons to believe that their high
global business context . more years of professional activity capabilities. expectations have more often than
before joining the Programme. not been surpassed.
To access The Magellan MBA, As it is also difficult to match the
candidates are subjected to a The aim of this screening process strong network of MBA alumni that Jorge Bento Farinha, PhD, MBA
thorough and detailed screening in is to ensure that only the best and has in the past been consistently
terms of past academic achievements most motivated candidates are recognized as a value-adding factor Director, The Magellan MBA

6. TALENT
BOOK’S AIM CONTACT
In October a new group of MBA This book contains a brief summary PAULA RODRIGUES
graduates will become available to the of the Magellan MBA programme and Career Services
job market. the curriculum vitae of our students.
career.services@egp-upbs.up.pt
Therein each student describes
The aim of this book is to contribute his/her most notable professional +351 226 153 270
to the presentation of our students. and academic accomplishments
These students have made a in a short timeline, an illustrated
conscious decision to undertake bio and summarized biography.
a career change or boost their Further, their talents and skills can
career progression. The decision to also be seen from the perspective
be included in this book is of their of Strenghtsfinder® tags, as well
own responsibility and the vast as their wishes, expertises and
majority of them have no binding the projects in which they have
work commitments at present. We participated.
hope that your organization may find
amongst our students the necessary This year we have decided to present
profiles to sustain your continued this book to you in a digital format, in
growth, internationalization and order to explore new features, like the
increased competitiveness. We firmly links to the About.me Profiles of each
believe that you will quickly recognize student and facilitate our interaction.
the potential of our MBA graduates.

7. STUDENT’S
PROFILE STRUCTURE
STUDENT’S CONTACTS:
Active links to student’s Email,
Linkedin and About.me.
STUDENT’S NAME
TIMELINE
Academic and
professional relevant
marks of each student. STRENGHTSFINDER®
TAGS:
Top five talents
generated by Gallup’s
online assessment.
ILLUSTRATED BIO
The life story of the LIKES:
student represented Hobbies and
in a visual way. personal interests.
WISHES
Professional
aspirations.
EXPERTISE
Relevant Skills.
STUDENTS’ PHOTO
PROJECTS
Projects in
which they have
participated.
FAVORITE QUOTE
BIOGRAPHY:
Short text notice
of the student bio.

8. MAGELLAN MBA STUDENTS’
PROFILE
NATIONALITIES
17% 44% 50% 50%
11% 38% 20-24 25-29 M F Antiguan
Health Management &
Sciences Economics
Canadian
ACADEMIC
BACKGROUND 6% AGE GENDER
Chinese
Sciences
27%
Engineering
6%
Commerce 39% Estonian
6% 6% 30-35
Information Natural
Systems Resources German
Indian
73% 23% 11% 39% 44% 56%
No 3 Portuguese Foreigners
Yes 2 Mauritian
Portuguese
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE STUDENTS
EXPERIENCE MASTERY ORIGIN
(No. of Languages)
Ukranian
50% Zimbabwean
>=4

9. 2012
THE
MAGELLAN
MBA
STUDENTS’ PRESENTATION

10. Aala Al-Pachachi * aalpacha@live.com
+351 905 783 0119
about.me/aalpacha
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT/ADVISOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
TIMELINE TD Bank, Mississauga, ON, Apr 2006 - Sep 2007 Mackenzie Financial, Toronto, ON, Jan-Dec 2010 (CONT)
PROMOTIONAL SALES SPECIALIST RESEARCH CONTRACTOR/OFFICE MANAGER B. A. POLITICAL ECONOMY
Mosaic, Mississauga/Brampton, GTA, Abu-Dhabi, UAE, Feb 2008-Dec 2009 Athabasca University, 2005-2010
Jan-Dec 2005
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
. .
INCLUDER IDEATION
ADAPTABILITY INTELLECTION
LEARNER
LIKES
Travelling, reading, writing, manga,
anime, cycling, dancing, singing.
WISHES
To be a Product Manager, Project
Manager, Logistics Expert,
Marketing Director.
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
I’ve lived quite a fulfilling life. I was born in Abu Dhabi and raised in Canada and Motivator, Communicator,
I have worked in each country. Canada offered me with the advantage of living Relationship Manager, Adviser.
in a multicultural environment and allowed me to be culturally tolerant which
prepared me for my experience in Abu Dhabi. Prior to working in Abu Dhabi I
had to take courses at night and through correspondence while holding a full PROJECTS
time job in order to pay for my education. I have always admired Asian countries,
specifically China, Japan and India for their discipline and worth ethic, and strive
to emulate such behaviour. I have had the privilege of working in a variety of
. .
CoHiTeC Established Middle
East-Asia-Relations Built a
different industries which include: customer service, marketing and research.
business plan for a technology
.
Each opportunity allowed me to gain the knowledge needed to excel in my
“Change starts with an open mind, based start-up company
professional and personal life.
education, and most importantly, the will Marketing and operations
to follow through with your actions.
” simulations.
Unknown

11. Ana Rita * ana.ferreira@egp-upbs.up.pt
+351 914 659 486
TRAINEE IN RESEARCH PROJECT
about.me/ana.ferreira
pt.linkedin.com/in/arferreira88
TRAINEE IN RESEARCH PROJECT
TIMELINE Fraunhofer Portugal, Portugal, 2010 MedMat Innovation, Portugal, 2010 (CONT)
MASTER IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCHER THE MAGELLAN MBA
Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Centro Interdipartimentale di EGP-UPBS, Portugal, 2011
Portugal, 2006 Ricerca “E. Piaggio”, Italy, 2010
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
INCLUDER WOO. .
COMMUNICATION POSITIVITY
ACTIVATOR
LIKES
I like to be an explorer, especially
regarding travelling to other
countries, knowing different cultures,
and being close to nature. I also
like photography and recording all
moments with my family and friends.
WISHES
To be able to work on a project that
has direct positive influence on other
people’s lives.
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
Planning, working in diverse
My name is Ana Rita and I was born in Porto in 1988. I’ve always practiced sports, teams, keeping things simple and
but the one that I liked most was acrobatic gymnastics, I competed at high level understandable.
for 8 years. I don’t like to stop, and since I was a child I’ve had my agenda full with
learning, sports and travel experiences. I am an explorer, I always carry my camera PROJECTS
with me, and I like new challenges. I studied biomedical engineering because it
combined two of my passions: medicine and engineering. I used my time in faculty Before MBA: Design of a myoelectric
to learn, join academic groups, go on student exchange programme, present robotized elbow that was presented
my work internationally, and do internships in companies related to my area of in an international conference;
expertise. But I didn’t want my adventure to stop here. I joined the MBA, where I’m Development of synthetic bone
learning new things and sharing experiences with people from around the world. matrices associated with stem cells
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then
I also had a hands-on experience with COHiTEC project, which allows using my for bone regeneration. During MBA:
do what’s possible; and suddenly you expertise to turn technology into a product. Now, I’m expecting to continue the Turning a technology of a 100%
are doing the impossible.” journey of my life in a job that allows me to grow professionally, challenge myself, natural dyeing process into a product
Francis of Assisi work in team and do something that makes life better. (COHiTEC).

12. Carmen Dehmel *
Carmen.Dehmel@gmx.net
about.me/carmen.dehmel
Portugal: +351 912879352
Germany: +49 1726429286
INTERNSHIPS INTERNSHIP PRODUCT AND SALES PLANNING
Mercedes Benz, Germany: Logistics, Sales, Mercedes Benz South Africa, Mercedes Benz Stuttgart, Germany,
TIMELINE Development, 2006-2008 Pretoria, South Africa, 2008 2008-2011
(CONT)
BSC HONS IN BUSINESS ENGINEERING EXCHANGE SEMESTER DIPLOMA THESIS THE MAGELLAN MBA CANDIDATE
University of Cooperative Education University of Bolton, Bolton, PURCHASING DEPARTMENT EGP-UPBS, Porto, Portugal, 2011-2012
Stuttgart/Horb, Germany, 2005-2008 United Kingdom, 2007-2008 Mercedes Benz Sindelfingen,
Germany, 2008
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
ACHIEVER .
.
INDIVIDUALIZATION
EMPATHY RESPONSIBILITY
RELATOR
LIKES
All kind of sports and new
adventures, i.e. Tae Bo, Alpine Skiing,
Surfing, Zumba; Enjoying good food;
Travelling and experiencing new
cultures.
WISHES
To contribute to the success
of a dynamic company with an
international focus which allows
EGP-UPBS
BIOGRAPHY
me to take the responsibility for
THE MAGELLAN MBA challenging projects while taking
advantage of my widely-spread
expertise.
I was born in the area of the Black Forest, in the South of Germany. Since I was a
young girl I remember to be open to every new challenge, from ballet to horseback
riding and ping pong and I’ve always loved the adventure of travelling to foreign
EXPERTISE
countries. I studied Business Engineering at the University of Cooperative Education,
in a very practice-oriented degree programme where I had the opportunity to Intercultural Experience, Capacity
train at Mercedes-Benz. During this time I was responsible for several projects, Planning, Effective Communication.
ranging from Logistics through Development to Purchasing. I also had an exchange
semester in the United Kingdom and a practical internship in South Africa, two PROJECTS
experiences which definitely enhanced my open-minded personality and my ability
“Do not dwell in the past, do not to adapt quickly to new environments. After my degree I worked for three years in Internship at the European Asean
dream of the future, concentrate Sales Planning for Mercedes-Benz. Finally, I’ve decided to take the challenge of an Business Centre (EABC) in Bangkok,
the mind on the present moment.” international MBA in Portugal in order to get both a deeper insight into the expertise Thailand.
of management and collect new ideas for a future career.
Buddha

13. Catarina Freitas * ERASMUS
catfreitas@live.com.pt
about.me/catfreitas
Faculty of Business and Economics of
TIMELINE the University of Turin, 2005-2006
(CONT)
B.A. ECONOMICS SENIOR AUDITOR
University of Porto, 2002-2007 Deloitte, 2007
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
.
INCLUDER ARRANGER
.
COMMUNICATION
HARMONY
INDIVIDUALIZATION
LIKES
Fashion, Flamenco, Sevillanas,
Cars, Renaissance Art and Music.
WISHES
To lead a company, become CEO!
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
My name is Catarina and I was born in Porto in 1984. When I was a kid I dreamed Finance.
to become a doctor but suddenly my passion for Maths and Management started
growing and I decided to take a degree in Economics at the University of Porto.
Since my first year at the University that I wanted to study abroad, so when my
fourth year arrived I went to Torino, Italy, and had one of the biggest experiences PROJECTS
of my life. Erasmus is a big opportunity for us to develop our skills, especially soft
skills because of all our adaptation process in what concerns to relate to different International auditing projects
cultures. When I finished this period, I returned to Porto to complete my degree
in Angola; Marketing plan for a
and started looking for a job. My first opportunity came and I joined one of the
British School; and Marketing Plan
biggest auditing companies - Deloitte, where I worked in the Financial Services
“I’m a great believer in luck, Auditor area, in Lisbon. So, I moved to a new city for a new experience that last for a Parking facility in Antigua,
and I find the harder I work four years until I decided to take an MBA at EGP – UPBS, returning again to my Carabean Islands.
the more I have of it.” home town, Porto.
Thomas Jefferson

14. Eneken Napa AUDIT ASSISTANT
Ernst&Young Audit and Assurance
*
eneken.napa@gmail.com
+372 50 58 176
about.me/eneken.napa
AUDIT MANAGER SENIOR MANAGER
TIMELINE Services department 2004-2005 Ernst&Young 2008-2011 Ernst&Young 2011-To date
(CONT)
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES SENIOR ASSISTANT THE MAGELLAN MBA
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga Ernst&Young 2005-2008 University of Porto Business
2001-2004 School 2011-2012
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
.
.
LEARNER ACTIVATOR
RELATOR HARMONY
DISCIPLINE
LIKES
Freestyle dance, Travelling,
Photography, Bollywood movies, Asian
food and “vinho verde” wines.
WISHES
Interested in Finance or Internal
Audit opportunities in the Fast Moving
Consumer Goods industry.
EXPERTISE
Audit and Accounting, Financial
Analysis and Reporting, Project
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY Coordination, Presentation Skills,
Report Writing.
Over the past 8 years I have built a career at Ernst & Young as a financial auditor. PROJECTS
Auditors, in general, are perceived as boring and predictable; however, owing
to my natural appetite for new experiences and knowledge, I tend to break this Within Ernst&Young, I have conducted
dogma once in a while. Although I prefer to establish a sense of direction and several trainings on accounting and
purpose (my MBA colleagues believe this trait is a natural inheritance from the auditing matters, both on EMEIA
and local level and to internal and
Soviet era when everything was done according to a 5-year plan), once in a while
external clients. Also served as audit
I like to spice up the routine! This probably explains why I obtained my Bachelor
methodology and IFRS specialist in
degree in Riga, Latvia; went on a secondment to lively and historic Prague, in the
Ernst&Young Estonian office. During
Czech Republic; and ended up as an MBA student in the wine capital of Portugal - my MBA studies, I represented the
Porto. As for my philosophy towards life, I give my best in all my endeavours, while school at the largest case study
“It’s better to regret something acknowledging that things do not always go the way I envision. However, I believe competition in the world – John Molson
you did than to regret that everything happens for a reason - and if things do not turn out as planned it MBA International Case Competition
something you didn’t do.” is because something better is coming along the way! landing the 12th position among 36
Unknown
participating schools.

15. Filipe Portela * Fportela@ingeniu.com
+351 962 765 603
POST GRADUATION - AESTHETICAL
pt.linkedin.com/in/filiperportela
about.me/filipe.portela
POST-GRADUATION
FOUNDING PARTNER PHYSIOTHERAPY CONSULTANT
online store www.Ingeniu.com Neurology, Aesthetics and Medical - PSYCHOGERONTOLOGY at inSerralves, Addict,
TIMELINE 2003 – current Informatics, 2008-2011 University of Porto, Porto 2010-2011 UPTec, 2011 – current (CONT)
DEGREE IN PHISIOTHERAPY MASTER’S DEGREE - MEDICAL RESEARCHER, PHYSIOTHERAPIST THE MAGELLAN MBA CONSULTANT
ISAVE, Póvoa de Lanhoso 2000-2006 INFORMATICS Neurology, Aesthetics 2011-2012 COHiTEC Programme,
University of Porto, Porto 2007-2011 and Medical Informatics, 2008 - 2011 2012 – current
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
IDEATION INPUT.
DELIBERATIVE
COMPETITION ACTIVATOR.
LIKES
Science-Fiction; Sports; Travel; Ducati;
Health, Management, Technology;
Gadgets; Start-Ups.
WISHES
My greatest satisfaction is to create
value and develop people.
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA
BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
Since the beginning I had three lovers: Management, Technology and Health. So, Health; Technology; Business
in the pursuit of that I went to Physiotherapy course, did the Masters in Health
Development; R&D; Innovation.
Informatics and The Magellan MBA at EGP-UPBS. But, since I don’t like to stay
still for long, between my courses I’ve always tried to be as entrepreneur as
possible, promoting events, workshops and seminars. PROJECTS
I also participated in getting off the ground some start-up companies and was
involved in some other that didn’t get off the ground… My career and life anchors Startup Pirates @ SJM; COHITEC;
are attached to work something for a greater cause, to have a positive impact Startups Consulting; Followers
in the world and in the people that surround me. I hope to achieve that, either (Sonae); Business Plan Competition
with new technologies and new businesses or by improving existing ones. Either (Algarve);Business Idea
“Try not to become a man of throught Social Responsibility or Innovation. Competition, Cascais (two ideas:
success, but rather try to become I look to work in Business Development, Innovation or R&D while matching my Health and Social Responsability);
a man of value.” intense work habits with family and friends life. Junior University.
Albert Einstein

16. José Rico Sofia * STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENGINEER
jose.ricosofia@gmail.com
+351 965 846 869
about.me/jose.ricosofia
THE MAGELLAN MBA
STUDENT
TIMELINE EPOCA, Apr 2007 - Apr 2009 EGP-UPBS, Sep 2011
STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENGINEER (CONT)
DEG. CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Porto, 2001-2006 SE2P, May 2009 - Jul 2011
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
. .
INDIVIDUALIZATION RELATOR
ANALYTICAL DELIBERATIVE
RESPONSIBILITY
LIKES
Traveling, dining out, going to the beach,
playing football, chess, following capital
markets and staying in touch with
worldwide news.
WISHES
Develop and support a firm’s corporate
strategy, actively contributing to the
success of the firm while having the
privilege of managing a team of talented
people.
EXPERTISE
Problem solver, strategic planning,
foreseeing possible obstacles,
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY implementing plans.
PROJECTS
Hi, my name is José, born in Portugal in 1980 and I’m looking for a challenge in A student exchange programme with
my life. Having a previous educational background and professional experience SASIN, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok,
in Structural Civil Engineering, my mind has been mainly focused in searching Thailand, a business school established in
reasons and finding solutions. By attending The Magellan MBA, I feel that my partnership with Kellogg and Wharton BS;
previous skills were fundamental in leveraging other strengths while getting - An internship at EABC (Euro-Asean
thoroughly acquainted with most of business functional areas’, dynamics, roles Business Centre), Bangkok, Thailand;
and duties. Learning and perform accordingly was always a concern, I developed a - The Magellan MBA’s Followers programme,
great interest in Corporate Governance, Consultancy, Marketing, Operations and interacting with PricewaterhouseCoopers;
also Finance. Today I believe that I can make a difference, through commitment, - Developing a Marketing Plan for a
integrity and perseverance, in delivering great solutions and results. Portuguese Port Wine in Canada;
“Before everything else, getting - Simulating a business project for financial
purposes;
ready is the secret of success.” - Developing a financial statement analysis
Henry Ford on an international company.

17. Lingjuan Yang *
feelchilly@gmail.com
+351 937 108 284
about.me/lingjuan
THE MAGELLAN MBA
TIMELINE EGP-UPBS , 2011-2012
(CONT)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING MASTER
Nanjing University 2006-2010 Nanjing University, 2011-2013
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
..
IDEATION ADAPTABILITY
COMMAND INTELLECTION
COMPETITION
LIKES
Writing, travelling, meeting new
friends, playing badminton.
WISHES
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY To become a professional manager in
the next 10 years.
My name is Lingjuan and I was born in a small town in China in 1989. I used to study
International Economics and Trade in Nanjing University as my bachelor’s degree and
after that I took Accounting for my master degree.
EXPERTISE
I started my international experience 3 years ago when I went to summer school in Hong
Kong, where I met excellent students from all over the world. Then I took one semester
of exchange in Taiwan and I felt it was a special experience because of our shared historic
Economics, finance, accounting.
roots. After that I went to a Kibbutz in Israel as a volunteer and I was charmed by that
country. Now I am doing The Magellan MBA at the University of Porto, hoping it can
increase my abilities. I like to try new things such as traveling in different countries. It
makes me brave and able to take challenges. I also like painting and writing because it
PROJECTS
“It always seems impossible gives me inspiration and it is a relax after work. In the future I hope I can be a successful
business woman.
until it’s done.
” Cost management for China
Nelson Mandela Mobile Company.

18. Rosália Rodrigues *
rosaliac.rodrigues@gmail.com
+351 912 943 336
about.me/rosalia
THE MAGELLAN MBA - EGP-UPBS
full-time international programme
DEGREE IN FOREST ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL SUPERVISOR accredited by the Association of MBA’s
by UTAD (Universidade de Trás-os-Montes at Ecorede SA (EF Group), Jan (AMBA) and by EPAS/EFMD,
TIMELINE e Alto Douro), Dec 2007 2010 - Jul 2010 Sep 2011 - Nov 2012
(CONT)
VOLUNTEER; FOREST FOUNDER/MANAGER HEALTH AND SAFETY AT
FIRES PREVENTION Biogflag Consulting, Lda, Feb WORK LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA
Alvão Natural Park, 2007 - Sep 2011 at CENATEX, May 2010
Summer 2005
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
ACTIVATOR .
.
INDIVIDUALIZATION
LEARNER FUTURISTIC
RESPONSIBILITY
LIKES
Dogs and horses, An exquisite meal
in an amazing restaurant, Learn to
do something new.
WISHES
I see myself in a challenging
working environment that allows
me to use my problem solving and
BIOGRAPHY
EGP-UPBS networking skills.
THE MAGELLAN MBA
EXPERTISE
Hello! My name is Rosália. Since very early I decided that I wanted to work with
Forest in some way.
Communication and networking,
entrepreneurship, project
While attending the degree in Forest Engineering I found out that the job position management, GIS.
that I thought I wanted wasn’t available in the job market. So I decided to create
it and founded the Bioflag Consulting, which was a consultancy company in GIS PROJECTS
for land management. While working at Bioflag I could also perform in other
positions and other fields of expertise in other companies. Training and managing
During the course of the MBA I was
projects were the most important tasks. Years went by and I found out that,
even though I am very passionate about forestry and sustainability, it wasn’t the specially involved in:
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live technical work that moved me. Problem solving, managing people and projects is Marketing Simulation Winning Team
it, to taste experience to the utmost, to what moves me. This was the moment to develop other skills and this is why I’m Cohitec;
reach out eagerly and without fear for attending the The Magellan MBA. Setting a start-up in Mozambique;
newer and richer experiences.” Project on E-commerce at
Eleanor Roosevelt Sonae MC.

19. Mykel Samuel B.SC. BANKING AND FINANCE
*
mykel.samuel@egp-upbs.up.pt
+351 937 108 287
about.me/mykel.samuel
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
The University of the West FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited
TIMELINE Indies, Barbados, 2007 - 2010 (Antigua), June - Aug. 2009 (Antigua), June 2010 to August 2011 (CONT)
CSR AND TREASURY CLERK TRANSACTION PROCESSING OFFICER CONSUMER LENDING ASSISTANT MAGELLAN MBA
RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited FirstCaribbean International Bank RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited EGP-University of Porto Business School,
(Antigua), Nov. 2007 to April Limited (Antigua), May and June 2008 (Antigua), Dec. 2009 to Jan. 2010 Porto, Portugal, Sept 2011 - current
2008
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
.
DELIBERATIVE HARMONY.
ANALYTICAL COMPETITION
INTELLECTION
LIKES
I enjoy playing tennis, virtual sports
games and the piano, listening
music and watching movies.
WISHES
I wish to return to the Caribbean
and use the knowledge gained in
my international business career
as a University Professor and a
EGP-UPBS Technocrat.
THE MAGELLAN MBA
BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
Hello, my name is Mykel G. Samuel, a Magellan MBA from the islands of Antigua Finance and Strategy.
and Barbuda. Moving to Portugal to pursue my MBA was the biggest and most
important decision I have made thus far, and I am sure its positive impact will PROJECTS
play in fundamental role in shaping the course of my life. I developed an interest
in Macro-Economics and Financial Policy during my time at junior college, and During my MBA, I undertook
this was the basis for choosing my first degree in Banking and Finance, and now creating a Marketing Plan for a
my MBA. I have three years of working experience in Commercial Banking in British Private School in Porto.
Antigua, serving in various departments including Customer Service, Transaction To complete my Bachelors Degree
Processing and Consumer Lending. I intend to capitalise on my international in Finance, I carried out a study
“Life isn’t about finding yourself; MBA to begin a professional global career. I am always up for a challenge, and comparing the effects of the 2008
it is about creating yourself.” thoroughly enjoy the feeling of personal satisfaction one gets after successfully economic crisis on Commercial
completing a difficult task. Banking in Antigua and Barbuda
George Bernard Shaw
and Barbados.

20. Mykola Tymoshenko * mykola.tymoshenko@gmail.com
+351 968 508 634
about.me/mtymoshenko
JOURNALIST
Department “Journalistic VOLUNTEER, TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Investigations” Business magazine Shree Jana Jyoti Higher Secondary School
TIMELINE “Kontrakty”, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2008 Pragatinagar, Nepal, 2011
(CONT)
JOURNALIST JOURNALIST AND EDITOR
Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper Business magazine “Excise”, 2009
Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, 2006
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
. . .
ENTREPRENEUR ENTHUSIAST
DREAMER HARD-WORKER
IMAGINATIVE CREATIVE
LIKES
I like travelling, driving biking,
surfing and Portuguese wine.
WISHES
To work with challenging and
innovative projects, that requires
determination and creativity.
BIOGRAPHY
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA
EXPERTISE
Hello! I am Mykola Tymoshenko, I was born in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, the I’ve mastered a few subjects:
main center of rocket manufacturing in the ex-USSR. In 2008 I took a Masters Technology management;
degree in Computer Integrated Technologies. But when I started working as Developing markets.
a programmer I’ve understood that I cannot sit in the office all the time, I like
adventures and tasks that require creativity. Hence I gave up programming and
became journalist in a newspaper in which I created my own section. In 2009, I’ve
moved to Kyiv where I worked for business magazines as journalist-investigator. PROJECTS
Later I specialized on vodka industry and marketing of alcohol industry.
Marketing plan for FC Porto.
“Imagination is more
important than knowledge.”
Albert Einstein

21. Rita Pinto DENTIST
*
rita.mspinto@gmail.com
+351 912 722 387
about.me/ritapinto
DENTIST & MANAGER
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME FOR DENTISTS
TIMELINE City Dental, Dec 2007 – June 2008 ORA, Aug. 2008 – Feb. 2011 Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 (CONT)
DENTAL MEDICINE DENTIST ECONOMIC BASIC STUDIES DENTIST
University of Porto, Jul 2007 Clinicas Dental Care, University of Coimbra, Set Malo Clinic, 2011
Jun 2008 – Jun 2010 2009 a Feb 2010
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
IDEATION WOO.
RESPONSIBILITY
.
CONNECTEDNESS BELIEF
LIKES
Travelling, learn new things,
dancing, cooking, share and
enjoying life.
WISHES
To shift from a technical position to
management.
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA
BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
Contact with the public.
I’m Rita, born in Portugal, 1982. In the last 12 years I lived in 7 cities, in 3 different
countries, working directly with more than 15 different nationalities. Dealing with
such diversity, and working with patients improved my communication skills and
allowed me to learn how to gain the control over stressful situations. Doing more PROJECTS
with less pushed me into management, which led up to The Magellan MBA.
During the course of my MBA I was
.
specially involved in:
Doing a business plan for a high
“Try again. Fail again.
Fail better.
”
.
tech company.
Optimizing and synchronizing
the operations of a dental clinics
Samuel Beckett
network.

22. Rohan Narula
rohan.r.narula@gmail.com
*
+351 968 508 802
about.me/rohannarula
linkedin.com/in/rohannarula
ISSO - WEALTH MANAGEMENT GLOBAL CONTROL & PLANNING ANALYST
Standard Chartered Bank, Internal Control, Citi Private Bank, New York, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
TIMELINE Mumbai, 2006-2007 2007-2008 HSBC, Mumbai, 2010-2011 (CONT)
BA (ECONOMICS) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER MBA
University of Mumbai, University of Cambridge (International Examinations), Premier Banking, Barclays University of Porto Business
India, 2003-2006 New York City, USA, 2007-2008 Bank, Mumbai, 2008-2010 School, Portugal, 2011-2012
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
.
MAXIMIZER STRATEGIC
ADAPTABILITY
.
COMPETITION INTELLECTION
LIKES
Travelling, Photography, Cricket,
Nightlife, English Literature, Music
and Cinema.
WISHES
Keen to start my own company
focusing on a revolutionary luxury
tourism concept – information
regarding this project is still
classified!
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY EXPERTISE
I was never one to play by the rules … I wanted to study the works of T.S. Eliot and James Investment Management, Business
Joyce. My father preferred Nash and Walrasian equilibrium theories. He prevailed and
off I went to the University of Mumbai to study Economics. I managed to have my way
& Social Networking, Creative
(somewhat) through the publication of my poetry book, Chaos, during this period. After Writing, Photography.
graduating, I upheld my family legacy and joined Standard Chartered Bank. A year later,
I applied for and was selected as a Mountbatten scholar – which sent me packing off PROJECTS
to NYC to spend a year working at the Citi Private Bank. My time in New York sparked
several new, diverse interests such as business networking and photography. I returned MBA Business Plan based on an
to India and promptly hopped back on to the banking bus – Barclays this time! I earned eco-golf venture in Goa, India.
three promotions within a short time period; was rewarded with my first ever pay raise;
and my supervisors displayed unconditional faith in my abilities. However, all good things
This project will aim to attract
“Every experience is a paradox in that it
do come to an end, and after a great two and a half years I moved on to HSBC. I have wealthy travellers to Goa with
means to be absolute, and yet is relative; in
lived in 3 foreign countries, traveled to almost 30, worked for 4 multinationals, studied in a strategic view on sustainable,
that it somehow always goes beyond itself
and yet never escapes itself.
”
India and the US, snapped over 12,000 photographs, and made over a 1,000 new friends environmentally friendly tourism in
in the past 7 years. Off to another new adventure then – The Magellan MBA in Portugal! the state.
T.S. Eliot

23. Rudorwashe Moyo * rudoliz@yahoo.co.uk
+351 937 120 644
about.me/Rudoliz
CREDIT RISK ASSOCIATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO
PEER SUPPORT LEADER National Australia Bank, OPERATIONS MANAGER BOOK KEEPER
Deakin University, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Aug Mashonaland Eagles Cricket Club ASSISTANT
TIMELINE Feb 2004 - Jul 2006 2007 - May 2009 (Zimbabwe Cricket), Sep - Nov 2010 May 2011
ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER ENTREPRENEUR (CONT)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE FRONT HOUSE MANAGER
(Major in Finance and Commercial Law), Arab Restaurant, Lorne, PCCM Investments (Horticulture and REM Investments, Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Jul 2003 - Dec 2006 Australia, Jul 2004 - May 2005 Poultry Farming), Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
STRENGTHSFINDER® TAGS
CONSISTENSY
CONNECTEDNESS
.
RELATOR RESTORATIVE
HARMONY
LIKES
Travelling, wine, dining out, fishing,
reading.
WISHES
I wish I could be involved in
implementing a new marketing
EGP-UPBS
THE MAGELLAN MBA BIOGRAPHY strategy to position a new brand on
the market.
I was born in Zimbabwe and always dreamed of seeing the world beyond our
borders. I have always known my future did not lie in Zimbabwe and the first
opportunity to leave my country arose when a chance meeting with a university EXPERTISE
recruiter came about. This resulted in my 5 year love affair and stay in Australia,
whereby I managed to complete my University Degree, experience my first Motivator, personal change
leadership roles, and fall in love with customer service whether it was in the management.
banking or hospitality industry where I had gained work experience. Unfortunately
my journey came to an end, and I travelled back home to see my family. With no job
prospects whatsoever on the market, I decided to create my own opportunities, PROJECTS
I dabbled into new areas and adventures and worked in the farming and sporting
industry before moving on to working for myself. This final decision led me to South
“I am the master of my fate; I The Magellan MBA Followers
Africa, where I fell in love with a new venture of self employment and acquired
am the captain of my soul.” new skills. Regrettably, I knew I needed more experience; education and work to Programme - RAR Group.
William Earnest Henley become a success on my own and this led me to Portugal to complete my MBA.