Self-motivated professional with over 35 years of experience working in large corporations. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and Post-Graduation Degree (Specialization) in Safety Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University (PUCRS). Senior Member of IEEE and a Professional Engineer registered with EGBC in the province of British Columbia, as well as with CREA-RS in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.He has worked in leadership positions in several different capacities; ability to work well with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds; well connected in the electrical utilities market; experience leading teams in both, technical and commercial/administrative work environment; Some Achievements: - Led team that authored the ABNT National Standard (NBR 14519) for Static/Electronic Revenue Meters - (Standard was primarily based in the ANSI and IEC metering standards - 1992/97); - Responsible for the customization and introduction of US made electronic revenue meters in the Brazilian market (ABB Alpha Meter, 1992) - Appointed by the Brazilian Standards National Committee and utilities to represent the country in the 59th IEC General Meeting, Equipment for Electrical Energy Measurement Workgroup, held in Durban, South Africa - 1995; - Developed and implemented BC Hydro's metering policies for transmission customers and independent power generators sharing privates power lines addressing the issue of additional line losses;Specialties - Electrical Engineering (Power Systems, Metering & Telecom) and Safety Engineering- Smart Metering/Smart Grid- Alternative Energy- Solar and Wind Generation- Product Development- Electrical Utilities- Electricity Metering- Planning and Designing - High-End Complex Smart Meters- Project Management