José Pereira De Merces

Technoking - CTO & co-founder @ Merces Innovation Hub

About

I am married and have three children. I currently live in Cascais, Portugal. I have technical training in Mechatronics and Electrotechnics. I also have a university degree in Industrial Electronics and Engineering in Automation and Control. I always wanted to learn electronics and consequently became a professional in the area. I like to have fun with my family and think about things I never thought of. I recently took a Java Master Developer Training course at Softblue and learned the basic to advanced concepts of Back End Developer using the Java and Android language. I also learned Front End Developer, using HTML, CSS and JavaScript and as I had a good notion of C, Delphi, Visual Basic, VisualC#, Android, Java and labview in the two superior formations, it was easy to understand its application in web and desktop systems . I also recently took some Altium Designer and SolidWorks courses to improve my skills at SKA, a company specializing in Altium Designer and SolidWorks I'm one of the few professionals who manages to unite the hardware and software integrally in all respects. During my career of more than 16 years of experiences, I was always involved with Back End Developer and Front End Developer to test the prototypes that I developed and also, I always designed the wrappers in 3Ds. That way I never needed or depended on IT and CADCAM professionals for my electronic solutions or projects. I am able to develop, with precision and performance, any project, be it electronics or IT, using the concepts of analogue and digital electronics, instrumentation and control together with Back End Developer and Front End Developer. I love challenges, because with it I can develop new skills. An example of this I found at WISEHOME where I needed to create an electronic board to control inductive and resistive loads inside a 4X2 box. WiserHome asked me for a project that would allow people all over the world to efficiently and safely control lighting and devices connected to electricity in a completely innovative, absolutely safe and socio-environmental way, extremely accessible to all social classes. With that in mind, I developed a board that is connected to the existing switch or socket in the house inside the 4X2 box, allowing the resident to control the lights and even control their audio and video system and the electric gate through an application. mobile or using existing switches in your home.

Country

Netherlands

City

Spijkenisse

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

Rede de computadores, Estratégia de marketing, Gestão de operações de TI Gestão de operações de TI , Telemetria Telemetria , Liderança de equipe multifuncional, Desenvolvimento de software lean, Arquitetura de soluções Arquitetura de soluções CAD , Práticas de engenharia de software, Gestão da cadeia de suprimentos, Software CAD/CAM, OrCAD, NI Multisim, NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, EAGLE da Autodesk, Autodesk Fusion 360, PostgreSQL, Postman API, SAP Supply Chain, Gestão de relacionamento com o cliente (CRM)

Experience

Technoking - CTO & co-founder

Merces Innovation Hub

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Spijkenisse, South Holland, Netherlands

Executive Summary / About MeAs Technoking & CTO at Merces Innovation Hub, I don’t just manage teams—I architect and code the core infrastructure empowering the next generation of engineers to bypass the global talent shortage. My primary focus is Circuit Sage, an advanced multi-agent orchestration platform that autonomously translates abstract design requirements into manufacturing-ready PCBs.My Unfair Advantage: Full-Cycle EngineeringOver a 20-year career, I have operated as a true Full-Cycle Hardware & Software Engineer. I eliminate cross-department friction by owning the entire product lifecycle from concept to deployment:Hardware & Layout: High-speed, multi-layer PCB design and manufacturing optimization (DFM/DFA).Embedded Systems: Low-level firmware architecture (C/C++, Microcontrollers, VHDL).Mechanical Design: Enclosure modeling, thermal management, and physical integration.Software Ecosystems: Supervisory software, automation tools, and Python-driven AI backends.This multi-disciplinary expertise forms the DNA of Circuit Sage. I have engineered an environment where the AI natively understands that a firmware optimization impacts component thermals, and a layout shift alters signal integrity ($SI$).What We Are Building at Merces Innovation HubPhysics-Informed AI: The first engineering cockpit capable of real-world physical reasoning, ensuring hardware simulations align with exact mathematical and environmental constraints.RLEF (Reinforcement Learning from Engineer Feedback): A proprietary training loop that captures institutional knowledge from senior engineers, transforming human expertise into scalable AI reasoning.Enterprise-Grade Sovereignty: A secure, highly scalable multi-agent infrastructure built on Docker and Kubernetes, engineered strictly within the European ecosystem to guarantee technological sovereignty.

Electronic Hardware Designer

DOTIIMA

2023-1 - 2023-6 · 6 mos

Povoa do Varzim Porto, Portugal

Development of Solidos in 3D's in Solidworks (enclosures) PCB SMD Designer and Circuit THP Power and High Speed. Analog and digital electronic circuit developments. Assembly and testing of prototypes in SMD and THP Documentation of manufacturing and assembly process, Geber and component lists. Main interfaces with the electronic / mechanical engineering sector and manufacturing and assembly process. Acquisition of electronic components from electronic component suppliers. Supervid and testing in manufacturing and assembly Elaboration of technical manuals of electronic products

Electronic Hardware Designer

Wise Home

2016-11 - 2020-2 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Hortolândia, São Paulo, Brasil

project supervisor

ZBService

2011-3 - 2020-2 · 9 yrs

Brazil, São Paulo, Hortolândia

electrical test technician

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

2009-11 - 2011-3 · 1 yr 5 mos

Brazil, São Paulo Hortolndiaâ

passenger train electrical connection inspections, cable stiffness testing, equipment testing, electrical fault correction, cable certifications

Project and installation supervisor

universound

2008-6 - 2009-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Brazil, São Paulo, Campinas

Home Automation: Projects, software development, integration of audio and video systems, lighting, CCTV, elevators, gardens and swimming pools. technical supervision in projects and installations

Industrial maintenance technician/ PCB Designer

CADService

2006-1 - 2008-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Brazil, São Paulo, Campinas

Predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, electrical maintenance in general, Layout design of SMD printed circuit boards with Altium Designer, knowing the entire manufacturing process. Elaboration of electrical schematics of electronic circuits with Altium Designer. Preparation of process documentation, Geber,

Education

Cork English Academy

International English do nível elementar (CEFR A1) ao nível avançado (CERF C2)

2025-3 - 2025-11 · 9 mos

Cork English Academy helps students master English through practical, engaging lessons. You’ll develop fluent speaking, clear writing, confident listening, and critical reading skills for everyday, academic, or professional use. Courses cover General English, Business Communication, Exam Prep (IELTS/Cambridge), and Conversation Practice. Interactive activities like role-plays, debates, group projects, and real-world tasks build grammar, vocabulary, and cultural awareness. Small groups and personalized feedback ensure rapid progress. Perfect for careers, studies, travel, or exams—learn naturally in a supportive environment! English skills in an immersive and interactive environment. The academy focuses on practical language use, ensuring students gain confidence and fluency in real-life situations.