{"id":123922,"date":"2025-03-25T17:08:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=123922"},"modified":"2025-03-25T17:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:09:41","slug":"meet-jose-chambel-leitao-founder-and-managing-director-of-hidromod-abl-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/meet-jose-chambel-leitao-founder-and-managing-director-of-hidromod-abl-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Jos\u00e9 Chambel Leit\u00e3o, Founder and Managing Director of Hidromod, ABL Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world\u2019s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. We are driven by the idea that the best work is born from professionalism, diligence\u2026 and fun. You know ABL Group, but do you know our team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give us a glimpse into your day-to-day life at Hidromod. What keeps you on your toes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“I do a bit of everything! First and foremost, I try to ensure that the team has work and that it meets the clients’ needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I assess production costs to ensure profitability, develop business opportunities that lead to proposals, prepare proposals to secure new projects, and contribute to the work wherever I\u2019m needed.”<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What drew you to our industry and what keeps you passionate about it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having completed a PhD in numerical modelling of coastal hydrodynamics, it\u2019s been fascinating to see digitalisation enhance safety and efficiency in maritime industries. AI is the next challenge, set to accelerate this transformation even further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you tell us about something exciting you are working on right now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am currently developing the integration of Metocean nowcast and forecast into decision support for port<\/a> and maritime<\/a> operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n