Paulo Lopes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management, business development, marketing and sales, technical and business evangelism, team leading, project management, coaching, and training. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Instituto Superior Tecnico and Computer Software Engineering at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. He also earned a degree in Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations from INDEG-IUL ISCTE Executive Education.

His numerous professional roles include CEO & Partner at Xpand IT, Founder & Board Advisor of Educatio at Educatio, former Professor of Sistemas Moveis Empresariais at Universidade Lusófona, Chief Commercial Officer / Partner at Xpand IT, Business Development Manager - Portugal at Sybase, Pre-Sales & Mobile Solutions Manager at Sybase Portugal, and Project Manager & Senior Consultant eBusiness Division at Sybase Portugal. He has also worked as a software engineer for ADETTI.

In his current role as CEO & Partner at Xpand IT, Paulo Lopes continues to drive business development, marketing and sales initiatives, and technical and business evangelism for the company. He is a sought-after coach and trainer, leveraging his extensive professional experience and expertise to help individuals and teams thrive.