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Manaus, Am, Br

Manaus E Região

Projeto principal:• Gestão das Operações de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da unidade do SIDI em Manaus e construção de parcerias Institucionais, Tecnológicas e Comerciais visando a expansão e crescimento na Região Norte do país.Reporte direto: Diretoria Corporativa/SuperintendênciaLiderança: +100 colaboradoresBudget: acima de R$ 50MiPrincipais Responsabilidades• Gestão executiva da unidade atendendo aos processos, políticas e diretrizes corporativas• Planejamento e execução estratégica e orçamentária• Gestão dos indicadores chaves de desempenho (KPIs)• Planejamento e a execução do Roadmap Tecnológico• Prospecção de parcerias e projetos nas áreas de Inteligência Artificial, Visão Computacional, NLP, Ciência de Dados, Android, Cloud e Segurança Cibernética.Principais Projetos:• Constituir a unidade do SIDI em Manaus, planejar e gerenciar a implementação da estrutura física, laboratórios e equipamentos para o centro de pesquisa e desenvolvimento tecnológico, contratar e capacitar as equipes técnica e administrativa. • Credenciar a unidade junto ao CAPDA/SUFRAMA e ao CATI/MCTI para celebrar convênios de pesquisa e desenvolvimento tecnológico no âmbito da Lei de Informática da Região da Amazônia Ocidental e da Lei de Informática Nacional.Principais Resultados:• Planejou e conduziu a implantação da Unidade do SIDI em Manaus em 2021, assim como todo o processo de Credenciamento no CAPDA/SUFRAMA (Lei de Informática da Amazônia Ocidental) em 7 meses.• Gerenciou a expansão da Unidade e a contratação de colaboradores para atender ao crescimento de 40% no segundo ano de operação.• Propôs e implantou a Estratégia de desenvolvimento modular de Ativos Tecnológicos utilizando metodologias ágeis e a escala de maturidade tecnológica TRL-Technology Readiness Levels, desde a pesquisa aplicada até a linha piloto em ambiente relevante, gerando produtos e soluções inovadoras para o mercado.

Manaus E Região, Brasil

• Successfully managed the Research and Development (R&D) operations of Transire R&D Institute, one of the largest institutes in the Northern Region.• Led a team of over 300 employees working in the fields of Technology and Biotechnology.• Implemented and executed the institute's Technology Strategy, driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Trained and certified the management team in Lean Culture, Agile Methodologies (SCRUM and Kanban), and integrated Development platform (JIRA Cloud).• Served as the Chief Product Owner, collaborating with cross-functional teams (squads) of Product Owners to outline and execute the Product Vision.• Led teams specializing in software development, working on projects related to Digital Payment Platforms, IoT Device Control, and Artificial Intelligence Applications, including Facial Recognition and Recommendation Systems for Smart Retail.• Oversaw teams focused on hardware/firmware/mechanical engineering, contributing to Industry 4.0 solutions, Robotics and Automation, and New Product Design. Led prototyping efforts for Electronic Circuits and Mechanical Components.• Spearheaded biotechnology projects leading Chemistry, Biology and Food Engineering teams while developing innovative products from Amazon Biodiversity,By effectively managing R&D operations, implementing technology strategies, and leading cross-functional teams, contributed to the success of Transire R&D Institute and its advancements in technology, biotechnology, and innovation.

Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil

• Led the Technology Innovation division at SIDIA, one of the largest R&D Centers in Brazil located in North Region, with 1000+ employees.• Managed the Research Team, specifically the Mobile Innovation Lab, responsible for conducting feasibility studies and experimentation (PoCs: proof of concepts) of emerging technologies.• Developed and executed the mid-range technology roadmap, identifying key areas of focus such as Artificial Intelligence (Neural Networks: ML and DL, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Information Retrieval, and Computer Vision).• Established a technology interchange agreement with CPQD (Campinas) and formed the first AI team at SIDIA, which successfully developed projects including a Virtual Assistant in Portuguese Language, Embedded Face Recognition Application, intelligent chatbot, 3D Pyramid Hologram with Interactive Gesture Command.• Played a pivotal role in generating new revenue streams and expanding the customer portfolio. Implemented the New Business B2B Customers prospection office in SP (@WeWork Paulista) and introduced effective CRM processes and the Monday Tool.• Successfully closed the first commercial project with the largest Retail Store in the North Region of Brazil, for the development of a self-attendance kiosk using facial recognition technology.• Promoted and supported the growth of the Creative Startups Program in the Amazon area in collaboration with ANPROTEC and Samsung Research Brazil. Facilitated the growth of multiple startups, with notable achievements in 2016 (01), 2017 (06), and 2018 (10 startups).• Demonstrated proficiency in managing cross-functional areas, including Finance Control and Planning, IT & System Management, R&D, and Legal.During my experience as the Technology Innovation Head at SIDIA R&D Institute, I successfully spearheaded various initiatives, driving innovation, fostering collaborations, and achieving remarkable results in emerging technologies and business growth.

Manaus Area, Brazil

Oversaw the Controlling Division, which encompassed Finance, Tax, Accounting, Business Planning, and Information Systems (IS) areas, at the Manaus Factory.Led various key assignments, including:• Maximizing tax incentives through strategic projects.• Conducting cost feasibility analysis for new product manufacturing, assessing the cost merit of local production.• Assessing the financial feasibility and pricing for new business ventures.• Managing investments in research and development (R&D).• Coordinating new industrial projects in compliance with SUFRAMA (Superintendent of the Manaus Free Trade Zone)/SEPLAN (State Planning Secretariat) requirements.• Managing the Tax and Accounting teams.• Developing and executing budget planning and control processes.Achievements:• Maintained a strategic perspective on overall business performance, leading to the identification of cost-saving opportunities and tax returns.• Conducted comprehensive assessments of new business feasibility, contributing to increased revenue and value creation for the company.During my experience as a Senior Manager at Sony Brasil, I successfully managed the Controlling Division, overseeing multiple areas and executing various strategic initiatives. By maximizing tax incentives, conducting thorough financial analysis, and coordinating new projects, I played a pivotal role in optimizing costs, and enhancing value for the organization.

Manaus Area, Brazil

General Management of the Engineering Division (Manaus & São Paulo), overseeing the New Model Introduction, Manufacturing Operations, and Market Quality of a wide range of products, including Home Audio, Home Theater, LCD TV, Car Audio, BD Players, DVD Players, Receivers, Camcorders, Digital Still Cameras, Speaker Boxes, and Games (PS3 Console), among others.• Significantly contributed to the output and productivity of SONY Brasil Production Lines by implementing Automation and High-Speed Testing Systems (Versatti), as well as the Automatic Picture & Sound Inspection System (PSIS), LCD TV Twin Line Production Concept, and other innovative methodologies.• Developed strong relationships with government entities (SUFRAMA) to support new Industrial Projects and ensure compliance with PPB regulatory requirements.• Managed the total Engineering Budget, including Expenses & Investments Planning and Control.• Served as a SIX SIGMA Black Belt for multiple projects, resulting in substantial cost savings and process improvements.During my experience as Engineering Senior Manager at SONY, I provided strategic leadership to the Engineering Division, driving excellence in new product introductions, manufacturing operations, and market quality. By implementing cutting-edge technologies and fostering strong partnerships, I played a key role in enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, and achieving significant cost savings.

Manaus Area, Brazil

• Provided overall leadership to the Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams.Managed the New Product Introduction process for various product lines, including Audio, Video, LCD TV, and more, at the Manaus site.• Led initiatives in factory automation, optimizing test systems, machine vision, robotics, machine cycle time, and assembly tool design.• Facilitated effective communication with overseas teams and provided coaching and guidance to the engineering team.During my experience as Engineering Manager at SONY Brasil, I successfully led the Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring the smooth execution of the New Product Introduction process. By implementing advanced automation solutions, optimizing manufacturing processes, and fostering effective communication with global teams, I played a crucial role in driving efficiency and productivity.

Coordination of TV Production and Manufacturing Engineering at Manaus Factory.

Manaus E Região, Brasil

Engineer in charge of Testing Systems Design, Setup & Troubleshooting as well as Consumer Electronic Products Manufacturing.

Msc., Electrical Engineering - Industrial Automation

Activities and Societies: Genetic Algorithms, Optimization Techniques;Dissertation Titled "Optimization of Automatic Routing and Placement.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Strategic And Economic Business Management

Specialist In Is, It Systems Development

Graduation, Electrical Engineering

Leadership Program, Management

Executive Program, Disruptive Strategy