ServiceNow Technology & AI Governance

Governance that holds.

I help enterprise teams cut through complexity, strengthen ServiceNow governance and IRM, and build platforms people actually trust.

Rafael Cardoso, ServiceNow Technology & AI Governance consultant
FIG. 01 · Rafael CardosoLondon · Lisbon
  • MVP 2024–2026ServiceNow
  • CIS-GRCCertified
  • 10+ yearsEnterprise platforms
  • EMEA / UKMarkets
ABOUT-01

A decade inside enterprise platforms

The kind of platforms where a bad governance call doesn't just slow things down. It costs millions and takes years to unwind.

My job is making sure that doesn't happen: aligning governance, architecture and platform strategy so a programme still makes sense two years after launch, not just on the day it ships.

BasedLondon · Lisbon
CurrentlyWrangu, IRM / GRC Solution Architecture Team Lead
CredentialsServiceNow MVP 2024–2026 · CIS-GRC · Certified Scrum Master
CAPABILITY-02

Four pillars, one standard

Strategy, architecture, governance and delivery on ServiceNow.

Governed enterprise platforms

Platform strategy, architecture and governance designed so capability grows without creating control gaps.

  • Governance-aligned platform design
  • Capability operating model
  • Platform risk controls

Aligned frameworksNIST · SOC 2 · SOX · ISO 27001 · COBIT

Architecture that endures

A coherent architecture that keeps growing programmes aligned to the same business intent, even as scope, teams and vendors change.

  • Platform governance architecture
  • Solution architecture for complex estates
  • Technical leadership for change

What you getSolution documentation · Process documentation · Architecture diagrams · Workshops

AI within the control framework

AI and automation built to the same governance standard as everything else on the platform: auditable, accountable, mapped to risk and compliance.

  • Governed automation
  • Script-driven decision support
  • AI risk and controls model

Aligned frameworksEU AI Act

Transformation that holds

Leadership and decisions that keep transformation moving without compromising control or regulatory certainty.

  • Executive alignment
  • Programme coherence
  • Transformation governance

Aligned frameworksServiceNow IRM Maturity Program · NowCreate Methodology

WORK-03

Selected work

Wrangu

London · Apr 2019 – Present
RoleIRM / GRC Solution Architecture Team Lead
FocusIntegrated Risk Management, GRC

Reducing the complexity of enterprise risk

Context

Global organisations needed governance and risk platforms that could support growth without compromising control.

Outcome

Scalable, production-ready platforms that strengthened governance and supported confident decision-making.

Sony Interactive Entertainment

London · Jul 2018 – Apr 2019
FocusCustomer Service Management
BuiltService Portal, integrations

Rebuilding trust between customers and platform

Context

A global entertainment company needed its customer service platform to support rapid growth while delivering a consistent customer experience.

Outcome

A unified platform that reduced friction for both customers and support teams.

Siemens SA

Lisbon · Aug 2016 – Jun 2018
FocusIT Service Management
BuiltCustom applications, reporting

Turning fragmented service into one governed foundation

Context

A global industrial organisation needed ITSM that could support growth instead of slowing it down.

Outcome

One end-to-end foundation with onboarding automation and executive reporting built in.

TRUST-04

What people say about working with me

Rafael delivered a successful transformation while identifying opportunities to improve our platform maturity. His recommendations led to a follow-on engagement, and we now have a platform that consistently delivers what the business expects.

Product OwnerGlobal specialty chemicals company
Product OwnerGlobal food manufacturing

Rafael brought a rare combination of hands-on technical skill and genuine business judgement. Our platform is more coherent today because of the foundation he insisted on.

Programme LeadGlobal technology consultancy

Rafael remained the consummate professional throughout a highly complex programme. He consistently delivered under significant pressure, embraced constructive feedback, and adapted his approach to improve the team's performance. It's a tough project, and Rafael rose to the challenge.

CONTACT-05

Get in touch

Whether it's a governance challenge, a ServiceNow question, or just a chat about the community, I'm always happy to help.

TimezoneLondon / Lisbon (UTC / GMT)
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