João as Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. With almost 20 years of professional experience, he as started his career in 2003, working extensively in the automotive sector, specializing in control devices for car optics and chassis development. Later transitioned to designing and engineering of home appliances for brands such as Swatch, Bosch, and Philips, as well as medical appliances. Over the past decade, João has led the R&D team at Delta Cafes' Innovation Centre, Diverge, responsible for capsule and capsule coffee machines systems projects for the brand’s group.