Civil engineer graduated in 1976 by Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil.

Solid experience in international trade with technology companies, has made agreements with more than 100 companies in several countries (USA, UK, Ireland, France, Taiwan, China, among others). Speaker with several lectures on vision, products and services. Founder and owner of several companies and entities.

Co-Founder, Vice-president and Director of Innovation of ABES, the Brazilian Software Association, founded in 1987. ABES has about 1600 associates in 23 Brazilian states, with USD 20 billion/year revenues, representing 85% of Brazilian software market (2014). ABES support initiatives to foster research, development, innovation and software development.

Member of COTEC, the Government Technical PKI-Brazil Steering Committee (digital IDs). Director of AARB – Brazilian Registrar Authorities Association.

Co-founder of Digiforte (2014), Certification Authority that issues Brazilian government official digital IDs.