David Dacruz is an independent AI automation consultant and engineer based in Ericeira, Portugal. He designs and implements AI workflows, customer-support systems, agent orchestration, CRM integrations and technical AI-search infrastructure for companies that need production systems rather than prototypes.
The directory is a comparison starting point, not a ranking. Location, a logo or a commercial relationship does not replace evidence of who delivers the work and how.
Method reviewed July 2026
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Identity and location
A working first-party site, a named business or practitioner and a verifiable operating location or Portugal-market relevance.
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Defined capability
Specific services, delivery model and named specialist resources that a buyer can inspect directly.
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Recent evidence
Current service pages, cases or practitioner material with enough context to understand the contribution and limitations.
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Direct verification
Working website, service and social links are checked before publication; readers should confirm current scope, availability and pricing.
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Partner applications are open
We are reviewing the first profiles. No provider is listed until its information has been checked.
When is an independent marketing consultant the better choice?
A consultant can be the better fit for a defined strategic problem, senior hands-on support, an audit or temporary capability without a large delivery team. Check availability, implementation responsibility and any subcontracting before agreeing the scope.
How does a provider get listed in the Marketing Portugal directory?
A provider submits a profile with a clear specialty, location, service information and evidence that can be checked. Marketing Portugal reviews the information before publishing and may request clarification or decline profiles that are too vague.
Does paying affect directory ranking or editorial recommendations?
No. Payment cannot buy a higher position, a favourable description or an editorial recommendation. Any future sponsored placement would be labelled and kept separate from the reviewed directory criteria.
How should I compare agencies, consultants and studios?
Compare the problem each provider is equipped to solve, who will do the work, relevant evidence, operating model and measurement approach. Contact a shortlist with the same brief so differences in scope and assumptions are visible.