About Us
We combine AI expertise with industry insights to help businesses succeed in the digital era.
At AI-Penguin, our mission is to empower businesses by providing cutting-edge AI consulting and tailored AI solutions that drive growth and innovation.
We envision a future where AI is seamlessly integrated into every business, enhancing efficiency, creativity, and decision-making.
Since its founding in 2017, AI-Penguin has pioneered innovative AI solutions, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking consultancy. A milestone achievement includes developing an AI-powered system for a US-based firm to predict and prevent water main failures in cities like Baltimore and Washington, DC. This cutting-edge solution not only surpassed traditional methods but also played a crucial role in conserving clean water, reflecting our commitment to solving real-world challenges through AI.
Beyond technical advancements, AI-Penguin has empowered established tech companies to stay competitive by crafting comprehensive AI adoption plans. These include actionable strategies, ROI projections, and detailed timelines, enabling seamless integration of advanced technologies into business operations.
Since 2023, AI-Penguin has expanded its expert team and diversified its portfolio, investing in innovative AI products and leveraging national incentives for technological development. Through a strong academic foundation and close collaboration with the University of Porto, we continue to lead in cutting-edge AI research, addressing diverse challenges across industries.
At AI-Penguin, leadership is fueled by a passion for AI innovation and a commitment to delivering meaningful results. Our approach blends deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, driving progress across industries and addressing complex problems through intelligent solutions.
Founder
João is a seasoned computer scientist, AI expert, and entrepreneur with a unique blend of academic insight and industry leadership. With a track record spanning transformative AI applications in public policy, advanced roles in leading U.S. companies, and the successful growth and acquisition of his first company, João brings both technical depth and business acumen to AI-Penguin. As Lead AI Engineer and Founder, he spearheads cutting-edge work in generative AI and deep learning—developing advanced models for fluid dynamics and tools that unlock insights from complex, unconventional data. His experience across sectors and passion for real-world problem-solving drive AI-Penguin’s mission to bring intelligent, practical solutions to engineering challenges.
AI-Penguin has a multi-disciplinary team of experienced AI practitioners, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Researchers, and supporting Software Developers. We’ve partnered with companies across sectors, from ed-tech to utilities, delivering AI-driven solutions such as churn prediction, Natural Language Processing, and image generation. With headquarters in Portugal and close ties to the best universities, we remain at the cutting edge of AI research, ensuring every solution we provide is based on the latest advancements.
