OUR STORY
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Business
Digital Expert Consultant was founded two decades ago in Lisbon, Portugal to help companies be more efficient. Today it focuses on a single and urgent purpose: to make cutting-edge AI technology accessible, practical, and transformative for local and international businesses who aim to implement AI in a secure, ethical and cost efficient way.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Miguel Cruz
Founder & CEO
With a career spanning entrepreneurship, enterprise technology, digital strategy, and AI innovation, Miguel founded Digital Expert Consultant to help companies in their business process challenges. Today he shifted his attention to bring the power of private AI and smart engagement tools to businesses that deserve more than off-the-shelf solutions. He works hands-on with every client — from first conversation to final deployment.
Connect on LinkedInOUR MISSION
Technology Should Work for You
We exist to close the distance between what AI can do and what businesses actually need. Too many organisations are left behind by the pace of technological change — overwhelmed by complexity, uncertain where to start, and unsure who to trust. We change that. We translate the frontier of AI into clear, actionable strategies and hands-on implementations that deliver measurable results from day one.
CORE VALUES
What We Stand For
Privacy First
Your data, your intelligence. We build AI systems that keep your company's knowledge secure and under your control — always.
Practical Innovation
We don't chase trends. Every solution we deliver is grounded in real business outcomes — faster decisions, lower costs, stronger results.
Human-Centred AI
AI should augment people, not replace them. We design systems that empower your team to do their best work.
Accessible Technology
Enterprise-grade AI shouldn't require an enterprise budget. We make powerful tools available to businesses of every size.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Digital Expert Difference
End-to-End Ownership
From strategy to deployment, we own the entire journey. No hand-offs, no finger-pointing — just a single expert partner accountable for your results.
Private by Design
Unlike cloud-first AI vendors, we specialise in private, on-premise LLM deployments that keep your intellectual property exactly where it belongs — with you.
Beyond the Hype
We cut through the noise. Our recommendations are based on what actually works in production, not what looks impressive in a demo.
Dual Expertise
AI transformation and QR code innovation under one roof. We connect digital intelligence with physical-world engagement in ways no one else does.
Ready to Transform Your Business?
Let's have a real conversation about where AI can take you — no jargon, no pressure, just clarity.