Welcome to my professional portfolio!
Here you will find a curated collection of industrial automation and digitalization projects Iโve led or contributed to as a Senior Automation Engineer, Subject Matter Expert, Project Engineer, Digital Transformation and Smart Factories advisor.
Progressive experience in international environments spanning engineering, consulting, manufacturing, maintenance, project management, digitalization, and industrial automation. I have been involved in international projects across the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Mรฉxico, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, and South Korea.
This portfolio is designed for:
Clients and partners seeking technical expertise in industrial automation
Engineering teams looking for leadership in digitalization and smart manufacturing
Recruiters and project owners evaluating freelance or contract engineering support
This portfolio showcases real-world automation projects on which I have delivered full life cycle engineering from concept and system architecture through FAT, commissioning, SAT, and integration into MES and Industry 4.0 ecosystems. I bring a hybrid profile of hands-on technical experience and cross-functional leadership, frequently serving as a bridge between OEMs, software teams, production, and stakeholders.
Industrial automation, PLC/HMI, SCADA, and MES integration
Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 consulting
Stamping lines technical advisor for connectivity and Smart factory
Commissioning, optimization, ramp-up, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Servo Presses, Destackers, and Transfer
Functional safety and CE compliance (EU Machinery Directive)
FAT/SAT leadership and technical documentation
Cross-functional mentoring and team leadership
Northvolt Gigafactory/NOVO Energy Gigafactory (Sweden): Senior Engineering Lead for high-precision battery automation systems; led from design to FAT/SAT, ensured CE compliance, and reduced commissioning time by an agile approach.
Magna International (Mรฉxico): SME and technical advisor of Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 for a Schuler Tandem Press Line project; supported design to commissioning and contributed lessons learned to improve system reliability and integration.
Schuler Group, part of Andritz group (Brazil): Led global automation and electrical projects up to $25M across the automotive sector, delivering full PLC/HMI solutions and commissioning in Europe, USA, Mรฉxico, and latin America. Supported major OEMs like Volkswagen, General Motors, Gestamp, Chrysler, Stellantis, and Magna with automation launches, retrofits, and safety upgrades.
More available under individual project folders with technical summaries and outcomes.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (emphasis on electronics) University Center of FEI (FEI), Brazil
Master's in Business Administration in Project Management USP ESALQ, Brazil
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Portuguese (native), German (basic, learning)
Digital Transformation, 12 Weeks Accelerator Program (ongoing) - 4.0 Solutions
Digital Transformation, Enterprise Solutions - 4.0 Solutions
Advanced Topics in Project Management - University of La Verne
Digital Transformation - Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Digital Transformation, IIOT mini course - 4.0 Solutions
Project Management Institute, Citizen Developer Practitioner
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, Wincc, Sinamics Programming (Advanced)
Beckhoff Twincat 2 and 3 Programming (Advanced)
Rockwell Automation ControlLogix & Studio 5000 (Intermediate)
KUKA Robots Programming (Intermediate)