Executive with over 30 years of experience in the electric power sector, with a strong track record in the operation of the Brazilian National Interconnected Power System (SIN). Served for 13 years at the National System Operator (ONS), directly involved in operational planning and scheduling, and led the National Wind Power Task Force, contributing to the secure and efficient integration of renewable energy into the Brazilian grid. Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), as well as a Master's degree (M. Sc.) and a Doctorate (D. Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Complemented his academic background with an MBA from IAG/PUC-Rio, a Business Analytics specialization from IPOG, the Israel 360 international innovation program, and is a Certified Advisory Board Member by the Board Academy (2024). Since 2003, he has led Carpe Vie Engenharia Ltda, a company recognized for its excellence in power system operation studies and the integration of wind and solar power plants into both the transmission grid and distribution networks. In 2018, he founded Nexiall Consultoria, focused on providing technical, regulatory, and strategic intelligence to address the challenges of the energy transition. Author of over 100 technical publications in power systems, he has served as a technical reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery and Power Systems, and has acted as an ad hoc consultant for CNPq and ANEEL. He is a member of CIGRÉ and a founding member of the Brazilian Society for Power Quality (SBQEE), where he served on the Executive Board from 2009 to 2011. Currently works on delivering high-reliability technical solutions, regulatory compliance, and strategic insight to support Brazil's energy transition.
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