Drive the growth of one of the most exciting B2B events in the gaming industry in Latin America. My role involves bringing new partnerships, investors, and business attendees to the festival, contributing to the vibrant ecosystem of independent game developers. Thrilled to be at the intersection of business and creativity, and looking forward to making BIG Festival an unmissable event for professionals in the gaming industry.

We specialize in guiding gaming companies through the complexities and opportunities of the Latin American market. Our extensive experience spans across various sectors including consoles, indie games, AAA titles, mobile, XR, and crypto. We bring a deep understanding of the industry, coupled with a passion for gaming, to help you succeed in this dynamic region.

Founding Partner - Game Investment

As a Business Development Executive at Magic Media, I spearhead initiatives that bridge the gap between AAA game developers and high-quality outsourcing solutions. My role entails fostering relationships with leading game development studios, understanding their intricate needs, and aligning Magic Media's extensive capabilities in console game development and outsourcing solutions to help them accelerate their projects. Through a collaborative approach, I facilitate the seamless integration of Magic Media's resources with our client's objectives, ensuring a symbiotic partnership that drives game innovation to new heights.Key Achievements: Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with top-tier game development studios, leading to successful project engagements and long-term collaborations. Designed and executed business strategies that enhanced Magic Media’s presence in the AAA game outsourcing market, contributing to a significant increase in project acquisitions. Orchestrated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of outsourcing solutions, meeting the high-quality standards demanded by AAA game projects.Working with a group of talented individuals at Magic Media, together we strive to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry, providing unparalleled creative and technical expertise that empowers our clients to realize their vision.

In this role, I established effective quality verification practices, ensuring the highest standards for every game release. Managed a team of 80, oversaw the development of 12 simultaneous game projects, and ensured resource efficiency. Established strong relationships with industry leaders, leading to successful game publications. I continuously worked on improving development practices, focusing on measurable impact and value.

Spearheaded the establishment of DX Gameworks, a developer and publisher with a focus on creating and marketing premium games for consoles and PC. Successfully secured a seed investment of $2 million USD and formed partnerships with six associated game studios. Developed innovative business models to leverage low-cost development resources and target global markets. Managed over 12 simultaneous game projects, overseeing all aspects of development, localization, testing, porting, and post-launch support. Cultivated close partnerships with major players in the gaming industry, including Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, Google, Amazon, Netflix, Epic, Unity, Humble Games, GOG, Steam, and Nuuvem. Oversaw remote teams of 150+ employees across three offices in Brazil and maintained a US and European presence.

On November 2013 me, Ed Marks and Rafael Medeiros de Lima founded Garage 227 Studios, a small independent game studio. We also do work for hire projects.- Company management- Writer- Producer- Creative Director for SHINY- Marketing- Game development using different toolshttp://www.garage227studios.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Garage227https://twitter.com/Garage_227

As CEO, I managed the bi-national incorporation of the company, formed strategic partnerships, and managed clients. I executed full lifecycle game development, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. With my leadership, the team consistently delivered quality game experiences, with a focus on risk management and predictable delivery.

Developed communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset, teaching Unreal Engine for game development, characters for games, and environment for games.Instructor of:- Maya Fast Track- Maya Modeling- Photoshop for Digital Production- Environment Creation for Games

Maya, UDK, Zbrush, Photshop.

Lead 3D Modeler;- Hard Surface;- Envinroment ModelingTexture Artist;

Criminal Investigator Agent.Worked in the Intelligence Unit and Organized Crime Task Force, honing my analytical skills and capability to process and present information in engaging ways.

Intern to Law division, mostly working with Tax Law and Contracts.

Law Intern at the Fiscal Department

Officer at Academia de Polícia Militar do Barro Branco.