Currently, Col Ávila commands a Science and Technology Division (Detachment) covering three Brazilian states (south region). Its responsibilities include technological prospecting; engineering activities; IT operations; and Information/Data Security. Most recently, acting as Head of IT NOC (Network Operation Center) and dealing with I&O (Infraestructure and Operations) of the Data Centers, this period was a great oportunity to learn more about this area and gain experience, also during the Doctorate time. Before that, Col Ávila worked in R&D, in technical department, and administrative management for most of the career. From 2008 up to 2012, as Chief Engineer of some projects related to automotive maintenance (focus on the Main Battle Tanks). Before 2008, coordinating activities for the production department (management level). The Master Degree in Artificial Intelligence was concluded in 2004, and before that, being member of an engineer staff of the Brazilian military industry (Imbel) working mainly with telecommunications materials, systems, and in the field tests.