ACADEMIC Civil Engineering, São Paulo University, São Paulo, Brazil, 1974-1978.Petroleum Engineering, Petrobras School, Brazil, 1979-1980MSc in Subsea Engineering, University of Cranfield, UK,1993-1994. Thesis: Subsea BOP kill& choke lines outlet and rams locationsM.B.A. in Management, Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Brazil,1999-2000 Thesis: Petrobras offshore drilling fleet 1- Sevan Marine do Brazil Ltda.: Director 2001 - 2007. Started the company in 2001. Sevan introduced a new Petroleum Platform hull design in offshore petroleum market, achieving first contract in Brazil with Petrobras. FPSO Piranema contract with Petrobras in Brazil * 11 years contract, plus 11 years options;2- Procurement and Contract Manager of Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolívia-Brasil S. A. - TBG. Gas pipeline Bolivia-Brazil is a US$ 2,1 Million Project, 1999-2001. Certification ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and BS 8800.3- Coordinator of Petrobras’ drilling and workover land rigs and offshore platforms, 1995-1999. UP grades in 2 semi-submersiblesP-XXIII to Dynamic PositioningP-X to 1.200 meters moored.4- Project manager of Petrobras XIII basic project, developed in Petrobras R&D - conversion from an anchored semi-submersible to Dynamic Positioning drilling platform, 1998-1999. This project was certificated by Bureau Veritas.5- Coordinator of DPPS (a PETROBRAS’ Safety Program for Deep water Operations in Brazil). The projects developed in DPPS is nowadays a reference for deepwater drilling operations around the world, 1992-1993 and 1995. 6- Subsea Equipment Manager of PETROBRAS’ Drilling Department in PETROBRAS’ Headquarters, Rio de Janeiro, 1991-1993. 7- Coordinator of Petrobras’ Drilling Department in PROCAP (Petrobras’ Deep Water Capability Program) 1000 and 2000 meters, 1991-1992,