Crosswire Automotive Technologies Ltda., São Paulo – Brazil Position: Co-Founder and CEO• Full administrative and operational management of the R&D and commercial areas and 32 employees• Manage the business expansion activities to the USA, incl. the setup of a subsidiary (Crosswire Inc.) based in Fort Lauderdale-FL, USA. • Led and mentored the R&D team to develop, test and launch 40+ products including 20+ products from concept to validation, generating $8M in revenue, making Crosswire the market leader in Brazil with 80% market share within 3 years, and capturing 3% market in the US within 2 years.• Coordination of the full product development process from the definition of customer centered requirements to the implementation, verification and validation of the final product.08.1997 – 10.2005 Auto Studio, Ribeirao Preto – SP, BrazilPosition: Co-Founder and Project Manager• Hiring, training and supervision of training teams• Elaboration of car customization projects from requirements evaluation to validation of the final product• Follow-up of the projects and ensure quality and timely delivery07.1995 – 10.2000 Auto Mundi, Ribeirao Preto – SP, BrazilPosition: Co-Founder and Director• Administrative and operational management of the R&D, marketing and sales areas• Searching and negotiating with suppliers of the global automotive accessories branch• Construction of a distribution network in the Brazilian automotive accessories branch04.1990 – 10.1995 WK – Fahrzeugbau, Hechingen , Germany.Position: Purchase and Quality manager (contract)• Commercial negotiation with suppliers from Brazil• Expanding Network of suppliers in Brazil• Quality control at delivery / production line of suppliers07.1988 – 03.1990 Ayen Maschinenbau, Moessingen, Germany Position: Prototype Assembling• Assembly of prototypes and special machines• Provide feedback to engineering department