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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Opto-mechanical conceptual design of MANIFEST Filter Box subsystem from the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). Development made between the Australian Astronomical Optics (AAO) of Macquarie University and the Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas (IAG) of Universidade de São Paulo.

São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Responsible for structural design validation of LEO camera development which was part of the transfer of technology project between Brazilian and French governments due to the acquisition of SGDC satellite. The engineering team of OPTO stood six months inside THALES ALENIA SPACE in Cannes, France, to assimilate the best practices on how to design, build, test and qualify optical payloads. The project was supported by the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI).Opto-Mechanical: Build the interfaces on finite element models to assess opto-mechanical analysis using SigFit software from Sigmadyne for evaluation of the optical performance of the telescope. Analyze thermo-elastic behavior to verify telescope optical tolerances. Optimize by parametric design of CAD and CAE models the mirrors mounting fixation devices (MFDs) and mirror's mass relief geometries in order to achieve the desired wavefront error (WFE) and comply with alignment tolerances and structural launching requirements. Structural: Build FE models of subsystems and full LEO telescope to accurately represent the behavior of physical prototype and perform all validation analyses according to the mission requirements document provided by THALES ALENIA SPACE. Enhance CAD design using all simulation responses of modal, static, sinusoidal, random and shock analyses as closed loop feedback. Use design for test (DFT) strategy to improve AIV/AIT capabilities. Perform theodolite and laser tracker measurements for geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) evaluation using SpatialAnalyzer software.

Sete Lagoas Area, Brazil

Member of Design Analysis and Simulation (DA&S) team responsible for building finite element and multibody dynamics models and evaluating their response by simulation after validating them and performing their correlation with physical tests.FEA: Build finite element models to perform structural analyses related mainly to new vehicles chassis design, chassis and chassis interface related parts continued enhancement and field reported quality issues. Generate .mnf files of chassis flexible models to be added in multibody models. Develop instrumentation plans to gather mission data used for virtual correlation when related to multibody models in MSC.Adams Car or for further fatigue analysis using HBM nCode.Multibody dynamics: Utilize MSC.Adams Car to build suspension models to evaluate elastokinematics and optimize suspension response. Build full-vehicle models (Stralis 6x2; Tector 6x2; Tector 4x2 9ton; Tector 4x2 11ton) using .mnf files to consider chassis flexibility during vehicle dynamics studies of ride, handling and durability. Loads extraction in all chassis interfaces for fatigue life verification while using virtual test tracks based on internal obstacle courses and external roads near the factory.Instrumentation plans and test data processing: Develop instrumentation plans with strain gauges and accelerometers for field data acquisition in internal tracks (potholes, body twist, cobblestones) and external paved and unpaved roads near the factory for posterior virtual model correlation. Pre-process acquired test data with NI DIAdem performing signal treatment. Post-process several data channels to perform FFT and frequency response studies while writing scripts in VBS inside DIAdem to standardize presentation results and build correlation with virtual vehicle natural frequency modes and vehicle dynamics simulation response.

São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Automotive sector: Virtual product development of commercial vehicles in MSC.Adams Car environment. Elastokinematic analyses of leaf spring and air spring suspensions. Study of vehicle dynamics ride and handling characteristics for trucks including trailers and semi-trailers, and conventional and articulated buses. Simulation of virtual roads and test tracks to obtain chassis loading history for structural durability analyses.Rail sector: Build models of train composition, both passenger (Alstom) and freight (MRS) trains, to evaluate railway vehicles dynamics according with international standards (AAR, EN and UIC) using VI-Rail software environment. Validation and correlation with physically acquired test data for further virtual model improvement. Custom built scripts to pre-process field data and generate railroad inputs in the wheels and to post-process vehicle behavior from field tests and virtual analysis. Virtual evaluation of train composition speed limits safety and passengers’ comfort.Software development: External developer of VI-Aircraft for VI-Grade. Responsible for rewriting VI-Aircraft solver routines from Fortran to C++, improving software capabilities, adding new features and alpha testing. Creating and updating training material and tutorials of VI-CarRealTime, VI-Road and VI-EventBuilder. Alpha tests for IV-CarRealTime software suite. Development of CVT powertrain template for VI-Motorcycle.Training activities: Instructor of MSC.Software courses related to multibody dynamics using MSC.Adams View/Car for enterprises and college students particularly from SAE Baja and Formula teams.Business development and support: Technical meetings to present the company and its portfolio, demonstrate software capabilities, assimilate client demands and elucidate operational doubts. Post-sales customer support in Brazil and abroad via conference call, phone and e-mail.

São Paulo E Região, Brasil

Computer software and hardware maintenance at school offices and classrooms. Operational support for employees, teachers and students.

Mba Data Science And Analytics, Data Science

Bachelor Of Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Certificate of Studies in Automotive Engineering

Computer Network Technician, Information Technology