Mining Engineer (2002 – UFMG) and Master in Mineral Technology (2013 – UFMG). Has experience in plant operation (phosphate 2003 – 2006); engineer and later coordinator of the Vale Technological Research Center focusing on defining process routes for iron ore (2006 – 2010); participated in the development of several greenfield and brownfield projects; experience in the development of new technologies; due diligence and strategic projects (2010 – 2022).