He graduated in Geological Engineering in 2008 and received a Master's degree in Crustal Evolution and Natural Resources from UFOP in 2014. He has 14 years of experience in geological mapping, modeling, and resource estimation, primarily working on iron ore deposits in the Iron Quadrangle and Carajás. He is currently the Coordinator of Geosciences at Vale. He is a Geological Engineer with a Master's degree in Crustal Evolution and Natural Resources from the Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP). He has over 15 years of experience in geological mapping, mine planning, geological modeling, geostatistics, and team management. He currently works as Technical Services Manager at Grupo Avante.