Miguel Vaz
About Miguel Vaz
Miguel Vaz is a patent examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2013. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held various positions in companies such as Suez and Royal HaskoningDHV in Portugal and France.
Work at European Patent Office
Miguel Vaz has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2013. He works in The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for examining patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His extensive experience in engineering and consulting contributes to his expertise in evaluating technical aspects of patent submissions.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Miguel Vaz held various engineering roles. He worked at Suez as a Commissioning Engineer for one year in Lisbon, Portugal, from 1998 to 1999. He later served as a Proposal Engineer at Suez from 1999 to 2001 and as a Standardization Engineer for six months in Paris, France, in 2001. Additionally, he worked as a Process Engineer at Coba - Engineering and Environmental Consultants for two months in 2013. His longest tenure was at Royal HaskoningDHV, where he worked as a Consultant from 2004 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Miguel Vaz studied at Instituto Superior Técnico from 1992 to 1998, where he gained foundational knowledge in engineering. His educational background is complemented by his earlier schooling at Colégio São João de Brito, which he attended from 1979 to 1992. This academic experience has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in engineering and patent examination.
Career Timeline
Miguel Vaz's career spans several years and various roles in engineering and consulting. He began his professional journey at Suez in 1998, transitioning through multiple positions until 2001. After a brief period at Coba in 2013, he joined Royal HaskoningDHV, where he worked until 2013. His career at the European Patent Office began in the same year, marking a significant shift towards patent examination.