about us

about us

about us

The team that integrates AI into your company's operations

We are a team of data engineers, data scientists, and business consultants passionate about bringing AI to the operational complexity of businesses.

VOLIS

VOLIS

VOLIS

Our mission

Taking AI from theory to practice, integrating it into the real processes of organizations.

We integrate AI directly into business operations, connecting data, processes, and teams to support critical decisions at the right time.

We do this through robust, secure, and scalable solutions designed for complex operating environments.

Volis Build Logo

Bringing order to chaos.

Volis Build Logo

Bringing order to chaos.

Volis Build Logo

Bringing order to chaos.

Volis Build Logo

Bringing order to chaos.

TEAM

TEAM

TEAM

Where do our talents come from

Our specialists comes from large global companies, bringing solid experience and a strategic vision that elevates the quality of our deliverables.

LEADERS

LEADERS

LEADERS

Leadership team

Gonçalo Fernandes

CEO & Founder

Gonçalo Fernandes

CEO & Founder

Gonçalo Fernandes

CEO & Founder

Pedro Alvarilhão

Head of Engagement EU

Pedro Alvarilhão

Head of Engagement EU

Pedro Alvarilhão

Head of Engagement EU

Bruno Susko

Head of Product

Bruno Susko

Head of Product

Bruno Susko

Head of Product

Diego Garcia

Head of Data Engineering

Diego Garcia

Head of Data Engineering

Diego Garcia

Head of Data Engineering

Diego Garcia

Head of Data Engineering

Igor Franzoni

Head of Data Science

Igor Franzoni

Head of Data Science

André Sousa

Head of Construction Projects

André Sousa

Head of Construction Projects

Igor Franzoni

Head of Data Science

Igor Franzoni

Head of Data Science

Igor Franzoni

Head of Data Science

André Sousa

Head of Construction Projects

André Sousa

Head of Construction Projects

André Sousa

Head of Construction Projects

André Lemos

Head of Mining Projects

André Lemos

Head of Mining Projects

André Lemos

Head of Mining Projects

André Lemos

Head of Mining Projects

Corporate

Corporate

Corporate

Corporate

Investors and Advisors

MEXT

Investor

MEXT

Investor

MEXT

Investor

New Founding

Investor

New Founding

Investor

New Founding

Investor

MEXT

Investor

New Founding

Investor

Nate Fischer

Founder & CEO, New Founding

Nate Fischer

Founder & CEO, New Founding

Nate Fischer

Founder & CEO, New Founding

Nate Fischer

Founder & CEO, New Founding

Marcio Correia

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Dsm-Firmenich ANH

Marcio Correia

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Dsm-Firmenich ANH

Marcio Correia

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Dsm-Firmenich ANH

Marcio Correia

Chief Digital & Information Officer, Dsm-Firmenich ANH

Tiago D'Orey

Europe Chairman, Lifetime

Tiago D'Orey

Europe Chairman, Lifetime

Tiago D'Orey

Europe Chairman, Lifetime

Tiago D'Orey

Europe Chairman, Lifetime

Letter

CARTA

CARTA

How we see the world

At Volis, we work at the intersection of data architecture, operational ontology, artificial intelligence, and real business transformation. Our perspective is not theoretical, it is shaped by the direct experience of working with executive teams in the field, solving real business problems, and building systems that work under operational pressure.

Along this path, we've learned that the real challenge lies not in the lack of data or the absence of technology, but in how the reality of the business is (or isn't) represented in the systems. That's where ontology becomes central: how the organization defines, structures, and relates its assets, processes, people, and decisions.

We saw firsthand where AI creates value, and where it doesn't.

AI is an accelerator, not a strategist

Artificial intelligence is extremely effective at making decisions within a well-defined framework. It scales processes, compresses complexity, replicates patterns, and identifies efficiencies. But it doesn't create strategy, define priorities, or exercise judgment. These remain human responsibilities.

Without a clear model of reality, without an ontology that represents how the business actually works, AI becomes just another layer of abstraction. The risk is not AI replacing people, but disconnecting them from operational reality. Once implemented, it generates noise, automates wrong decisions, and creates artificial trust in systems that don't understand the context.

Our goal is the opposite: to use AI as a capacity multiplier, always anchored in a rigorous understanding of the business.

Executive capacity is the real bottleneck

Most organizations don't fail because of a lack of data, but because of a lack of actionable clarity. They have dashboards, reports, and indicators galore, but little real visibility into what's happening on the ground, right now.

Critical business knowledge is fragmented, delayed, or translated into metrics that serve reporting purposes, not decision-making. The result is a silent erosion of executive capacity.

Our work begins by rebuilding that capability. We structure data around real operations, decision flows, and causal relationships that drive the business, not around abstract KPIs. We create models that enable leaders to see, understand, and act continuously, promoting daily operational improvement instead of slow review cycles.

Software should follow the business, not the other way around

Traditional enterprise software prioritizes standardization over nuance. It's designed for administrative scale, not operational adaptability. But the organizations we work with don't need generic systems, they need platforms that reflect their specific logic, constraints, and way of operating.

At Volis, we design systems based on business realities. Ontology is the starting point: it defines what exists, how it relates, and how it evolves. Data becomes infrastructure, structured from the ground up, integrated across functions, and accessible in near real-time, allowing the software to adapt to the business, not the other way around.

Our approach

We work with organizations ready to move beyond incremental automation and embrace systemic change. This path begins with clarity: clean, well-defined, and semantically coherent data. From there, we build tools, workflows, and decision models that enable continuous improvement and responsible use of AI.

We take responsibility for the impact. We structure our projects in clear phases, POC, Pilot, and Scale, where each stage is validated by concrete results before moving on to the next.

We don't just sell software or data products. We build organizational capacity. The transformation we seek is not measured in presentations or proofs of concept, but in strategic leverage, decisional clarity, and sustainable operational results.

G.

Gonçalo Fernandes

CEO & Founder

CARTA

How we see the world

At Volis, we work at the intersection of data architecture, operational ontology, artificial intelligence, and real business transformation. Our perspective is not theoretical, it is shaped by the direct experience of working with executive teams in the field, solving real business problems, and building systems that work under operational pressure.

Along this path, we've learned that the real challenge lies not in the lack of data or the absence of technology, but in how the reality of the business is (or isn't) represented in the systems. That's where ontology becomes central: how the organization defines, structures, and relates its assets, processes, people, and decisions.

We saw firsthand where AI creates value, and where it doesn't.

AI is an accelerator, not a strategist

Artificial intelligence is extremely effective at making decisions within a well-defined framework. It scales processes, compresses complexity, replicates patterns, and identifies efficiencies. But it doesn't create strategy, define priorities, or exercise judgment. These remain human responsibilities.

Without a clear model of reality, without an ontology that represents how the business actually works, AI becomes just another layer of abstraction. The risk is not AI replacing people, but disconnecting them from operational reality. Once implemented, it generates noise, automates wrong decisions, and creates artificial trust in systems that don't understand the context.

Our goal is the opposite: to use AI as a capacity multiplier, always anchored in a rigorous understanding of the business.

Executive capacity is the real bottleneck

Most organizations don't fail because of a lack of data, but because of a lack of actionable clarity. They have dashboards, reports, and indicators galore, but little real visibility into what's happening on the ground, right now.

Critical business knowledge is fragmented, delayed, or translated into metrics that serve reporting purposes, not decision-making. The result is a silent erosion of executive capacity.

Our work begins by rebuilding that capability. We structure data around real operations, decision flows, and causal relationships that drive the business, not around abstract KPIs. We create models that enable leaders to see, understand, and act continuously, promoting daily operational improvement instead of slow review cycles.

Software should follow the business, not the other way around

Traditional enterprise software prioritizes standardization over nuance. It's designed for administrative scale, not operational adaptability. But the organizations we work with don't need generic systems, they need platforms that reflect their specific logic, constraints, and way of operating.

At Volis, we design systems based on business realities. Ontology is the starting point: it defines what exists, how it relates, and how it evolves. Data becomes infrastructure, structured from the ground up, integrated across functions, and accessible in near real-time, allowing the software to adapt to the business, not the other way around.

Our approach

We work with organizations ready to move beyond incremental automation and embrace systemic change. This path begins with clarity: clean, well-defined, and semantically coherent data. From there, we build tools, workflows, and decision models that enable continuous improvement and responsible use of AI.

We take responsibility for the impact. We structure our projects in clear phases, POC, Pilot, and Scale, where each stage is validated by concrete results before moving on to the next.

We don't just sell software or data products. We build organizational capacity. The transformation we seek is not measured in presentations or proofs of concept, but in strategic leverage, decisional clarity, and sustainable operational results.

G.

Gonçalo Fernandes

CEO & Founder

Join us

We are always looking for exceptional talent who want to be part of our mission. If you are passionate about technology, data, and transforming operations through artificial intelligence, join our talent pool.