Ricardo Mendes is CEO of TEKEVER. He completed postgraduate studies, an MSc and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, where he specialised in Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems.

After co-founding TEKEVER in 2001, Ricardo served as COO until 2018, when he assumed the role of CEO. He plays a central role in shaping the company's strategy, product development and business growth.

Before launching TEKEVER, he worked at SISCOG, one of the first global software companies focused on AI and machine learning for transport optimisation, developing machine learning and scheduling algorithms. From 2001 to 2006, he also taught several courses at Instituto Superior Técnico, including Information Systems Analysis and Design, Systems Integration, and Artificial Intelligence.