Helton Barros

Helton Barros

Brand Strategist
Várzea da Igreja, 7515, Sao DOmingos, Cabo Verde.

About

Design & Innovation Manager specializing in digital transformation within government-led tech ecosystems. Experienced in graphic and web design, multimedia communications, and fostering digital innovation in Cape Verde’s ICT sector.

Work

Cabo Verde Digital
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Design & Innovation Manager

Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Summary

Leading design and innovation efforts within Cabo Verde Digital, a government platform focused on strengthening the ICT community, supporting digital entrepreneurship, and attracting digital talent and diaspora engagement.

Highlights

Managing design strategy to elevate the national digital ecosystem.

Contributing to initiatives such as coding schools, scholarships, and digital nomad programs.

Governo de Cabo Verde
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Graphic Designer

Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Summary

Designed visual communications for government entities, delivering graphic materials aligned with public sector digital transformation efforts.

Highlights

Produced branded graphic content supporting governmental communication campaigns.

Universidade de Cabo Verde
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Graphic Designer & Webdesigner

Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Summary

Created multimedia and web design assets to support educational and institutional projects.

Highlights

Developed web and multimedia deliverables for university communications.

Education

Universidade de Cabo Verde
Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Bachelor’s

Communication & Multimedia

Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional
Praia, Praia, Cabo Verde

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Diploma

Design & Multimedia

Skills

Graphic Design

branding, visual communication, Adobe Creative Suite.

Web Design

HTML, CSS, responsive design, web layout.

Innovation Strategy

digital transformation, ecosystem development, user-centered design.