Received his Ph.D. in Economics and M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), his MBA in International Relations from Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), his Specialization in Trade and Logistics of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products from Petrobras University, and his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Fumec University. Consultant Engineer and Professor of Structural Engineering and Economics, his recent researches have been focused on Pipeline Engineering and Energy Economics. Member of Petrobras staff since 2002, his experiences include positions of trade and logistics analyst, technical coordinator, commercial manager and member of Board of Directors and Investment & Finance Committees of subsidiary companies.