Biologist, M.Sc. in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Solid experience in the mining sector, specifically in metallurgical plant operations, research and development of new processes and equipment used in mineral processing in Brazil and Latin America. Broad experience in mining project management, in particular in mineral resource assessment and the development of process flows, including mineral processing equipment patents.

Expert in Flotation as well as in metallurgical process flowchart design and circuit optimization for iron ore, phosphate, gold, copper and base metal sulfide complexes. This solid history is marked by project development and the manufacture of over 300 flotation columns for about 40 different projects in several countries. This includes over 60 weeks of on-site consultancy and the commissioning of 60 mining projects in 12 different countries, providing assistance and technical support in start-up processes and circuit optimization, as well as training programs targeted in operational personnel and senior management.