Pedro Vilas
About Pedro Vilas
Pedro Vilas is an IT Procurement and Contracts Administrator with extensive experience in software asset management and procurement. He has worked for various companies, including Iten Solutions and BNP Paribas Securities Services, and currently serves at Foster + Partners in London.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Pedro Vilas serves as the IT Procurement and Contracts Administrator at Foster + Partners, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing procurement processes and overseeing contracts related to IT services and products. His work focuses on ensuring that the organization optimizes its software assets and adheres to licensing agreements. He has been instrumental in advising the Heads of IT on strategies to reduce costs and mitigate risks associated with software licensing.
Previous Experience at Iten Solutions
Prior to his current role, Pedro Vilas worked at Iten Solutions as a Software Asset Management professional from 2015 to 2017. During his two-year tenure in Carnaxide, Lisbon, Portugal, he specialized in managing software asset management tools. His expertise included the use of MAP Toolkit, SCCM, ServiceNow, Snow, Sam Live!, and MSFT Intelligent Asset Manager. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in IT asset management practices.
Background in IT Asset Management
Pedro Vilas has a diverse background in IT asset management, having held positions at various organizations. He worked as a Global IT Asset Management Coordinator at BNP Paribas Securities Services for four months in 2017. Additionally, he served as an IT Asset Management Analyst at EDP from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of IT asset management processes and practices.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Vilas studied at Universidade Autónoma De Lisboa, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Management from 2009 to 2012. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Business Administration from 2012 to 2015. His academic background complements his professional expertise in IT asset management, data analysis, and business development.
Skills and Professional Interests
Pedro Vilas possesses expertise in managing software asset management tools and advises on software optimizations and licensing agreements. He is passionate about technology, IT Asset Management (ITAM), data analysis, and business development and sales. His skills enable him to effectively contribute to organizational goals and enhance IT asset management strategies.