Elections Expertise

Rui Santos is a seasoned professional in the global electoral industry, with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, operations, and client engagement. His career spans election projects across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, consistently delivering innovative and secure solutions tailored to diverse electoral environments.

Beginning his journey as a software engineer and product analyst, Rui rapidly progressed to leading the design and deployment of secure, transparent election platforms. He ensured that systems passed independent certification and met domestic and international standards.

Rui plays a pivotal role throughout the commercial lifecycle of election technology. He is highly skilled in authoring and defending RFIs and RFPs, advising on RFP structuring, and shaping effective pre-sales strategies. His ability to translate complex technical features into compelling business value has been instrumental in securing multimillion-dollar agreements.

A recognized thought leader, Rui is a frequent speaker at international conferences and seminars, where he shares insights on secure voting systems, biometric voter identification, and effective stakeholder engagement.

He is known for building trusted relationships with governmental clients and multi-sector stakeholders, adeptly bridging technical depth with strategic clarity. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, Rui communicates seamlessly across cultural and organizational boundaries, ensuring alignment from the executive level to frontline teams. Rui’s unique blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and cross-cultural leadership continues to drive successful election modernization efforts worldwide —delivering secure, voter-centric solutions that build trust and reinforce confidence in democratic processes.