Interview with Tiago Alves, Engineering Manager at ISS Tech
ISS Tech, the innovation hub of ISS World, develops advanced solutions for building management. Unlike traditional isolated systems, the company leverages Big Data, IoT, and AI to integrate processes in real time.
🔍 Key Solutions
✅ Space Optimization – room, desk, and parking reservations
✅ Energy Efficiency – IoT sensors to reduce resource consumption
✅ Simplified Management – unified Convenie platform
⚙️ Technical Challenges
🔹 Reliability & Security – data protection and system stability
🔹 Scalability – solutions designed for thousands of users
🔹 User-Friendly Experience – complex tech in an intuitive interface
🌍 Why Portugal?
From its base in Porto, ISS Tech develops:
✅ Big Data – analytics for optimizing building operations
✅ IoT – real-time monitoring systems
✅ Sustainability Solutions – reducing energy consumption
📌 Agile Development Approach
The team adopts:
🔹 XP Pair Programming – collaborative coding
🔹 Kanban – continuous workflow
🔹 Scrum – structured iterations
đź’ˇ The Future of Smart Buildings
Game-changing technologies:
✅ IoT + AI – predictive analytics for greater efficiency
✅ Big Data – real-time data integration and insights
✅ Automation – cost reduction and simplified management
📚 Staying Ahead in Tech
For developers looking to stay updated:
📖 Medium, Dev.to – tech blogs
🎧 Software Engineering Daily – industry podcasts
👨‍💻 Stack Overflow, GitHub – active developer communities
🤝 ISS Tech & Portugal’s Tech Ecosystem
The company actively participates in meetups, conferences, and partners with universities, supporting innovation and attracting new talent.
đź’Ľ Challenges for Developers
At ISS Tech, developers can work on:
✅ Convenie – workplace management platform
✅ Big Data & AI – real-time analytics and predictive models
✅ IoT & Sustainability – reducing energy waste
🚀 Want to shape the future of smart buildings? ISS Tech offers cutting-edge projects with real impact.