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Armando Dias Correia

Navy Officer in Reserve | Commodore, Portuguese Navy

I am a Commodore of the Portuguese Navy (Reserve), a career naval officer with 40 years of experience spanning operational leadership, digital transformation, and the strategic management of information systems. Throughout my career, I commanded a naval warship, led teams in real-world operations, and drove technological projects that profoundly modernized the Navy — from the creation of its Communications Network to the strengthening of cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence capabilities.

I have extensive experience in multinational environments, having served at PO NAVY HQ, EUROMARFOR, ALFLOT, CINCNAV, and NATO and EU headquarters, consistently delivering on interoperability, information security, and civil-military coordination. I hold master's degrees in Computer Science and Strategy, am certified in Project Management, and have recently completed executive training in digital transformation and AI.

Now in the Reserve, I remain deeply engaged with technology, strategy, governance, and innovation — and am eager to contribute to organizations that value integrated vision, resilience, and results-oriented leadership.

My Skills

Core Competencies

Operational Leadership

Naval Command & Team Management
Over 40 years of progressive leadership in high-stakes military environments, including command of a naval warship and direction of multi-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into operational plans, make critical decisions under pressure, and consistently deliver mission success.

Military Communications

Systems Management & Operations
Led the creation and modernisation of the Portuguese Navy's Communications Network, ensuring operational continuity, NATO interoperability, and resilience against emerging threats. Experienced in managing secure communications systems across complex multinational operational theatres.

Information Governance

Strategic Decision Support & Data Integrity
Established information governance frameworks ensuring data quality, security, and compliance across naval and joint operations. Skilled at structuring information flows that empower senior leadership with timely, accurate intelligence for strategic decision-making.

Digital Transformation & AI

Transformation, Data Management & Artificial Intelligence
Spearheaded large-scale digital transformation within the Portuguese Navy, modernising legacy systems and embedding data-driven practices institutionally. Executive-level training in AI and digital strategy, with a strong advocacy for responsible AI adoption in complex organisations.

Project Management

IPMA-D Certified | Complex Programme Delivery
Certified project management professional with a track record of leading technically complex, high-value programmes from concept through delivery, managing cross-functional teams and multi-stakeholder environments within tight regulatory constraints.

ICT Infrastructure

Large-Scale Design, Implementation & Cybersecurity
Architected large-scale ICT infrastructures supporting critical naval operations. Led initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity posture, including resilience frameworks, incident response capabilities, and protection of classified information systems.

Multinational Coordination

EUROMARFOR, EU, NATO & Civil-Military Operations
Extensive experience in multinational settings across EUROMARFOR, NATO HQ, EU institutions, ALFLOT, and CINCNAV. Skilled at building consensus across national delegations, ensuring allied interoperability, and leading across linguistic and institutional boundaries.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

Organisational Strategy & Future Readiness
Combines master's-level qualifications in Computer Science and Strategy with decades of institutional planning experience. Skilled in capability development roadmaps and aligning technology investment with long-term organisational mission.

Academic & Executive Development

Lifelong Learning & Knowledge Leadership
Holds master's degrees in Computer Science and Strategy, complemented by recent executive programmes in digital transformation and AI. Brings intellectual rigour and a culture of continuous improvement to every senior role.