Engineering Career

20+ Years of Complex Systems

From product acoustics at Whirlpool to leading global R&D teams at Electrolux -- a career built on technical depth, multi-physics engineering, and the belief that the best solutions start with the right question.

13+
Patents Filed
25+
Engineers Led
3
Global Labs Standardized
<=2 dB(A)
Model Accuracy

Experience

Electrolux North America

Global Systems Engineering Leader / Principal Systems & Acoustics Engineer

Anderson, SC, USA

2015 - Present
  • >Led global engineering initiatives across North America, Europe, and Latin America -- coordinating 25+ engineers across product performance, regulatory compliance, and advanced R&D.
  • >Developed and deployed a custom OTPA framework to accelerate root cause analysis and system characterization across global labs.
  • >Standardized test methodologies, instrumentation, and lab data acquisition across 3 international labs -- reducing procedure complexity by 35%.
  • >Achieved <=2 dB(A) correlation accuracy on multi-physics predictive models (ANSYS/CFX) using V&V20 validation methods.
  • >Led regulatory certification strategy for DOE (10 CFR 429/430), IEC, and INMETRO compliance.
  • >Developed AI-based predictive methodologies correlating acoustic metrics with jury test outcomes and customer perception.
  • >Mentor -- Electrolux Mentoring Program (2024-Present).

Electrolux

Senior Product Development Engineer

Brazil

2007 - 2015
  • >Developed advanced thermal, acoustic, and airflow engineering solutions using CFD (ANSYS CFX) and system-level modeling.
  • >Introduced and scaled Sound Quality methodologies (psychoacoustics, jury testing) into product development.
  • >Delivered Six Sigma Black Belt training to R&D engineering teams.
  • >Supported global certification activities across Thailand, Chile, Argentina, Egypt, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Akustica & Engenharia

Consultant and Researcher

Brazil

2005 - 2015
  • >Designed integrated HVAC and acoustic systems for commercial and institutional projects, including 4 amphitheaters (CEFET).
  • >Achieved sound level reductions >10 dB(A) in large-scale venues.
  • >Supported HVAC design and validation per ISO/NBR standards.

Universidade Estadual de Maringa (UEM)

Professor - Mechanical Engineering

Brazil

2005 - 2007
  • >Transport Phenomena, Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics, Thermo-Fluid Lab.
  • >Researcher in Noise Pollution and Community Noise (Maringa and Curitiba).

Multibras / Whirlpool Brazil

Junior Acoustic Engineer

Joinville, SC, Brazil

2002 - 2004
  • >Acoustic and vibration solutions for refrigerators and air conditioners.
  • >Implemented Sound Quality methodology in the Sound Lab.

AlignIQ Advisory LLC

Founder

Anderson, SC

2026 - Present
  • >Independent consulting practice providing operational intelligence, strategic advisory, and execution support services.

Education

MBA, Human Resource Management

UNIFAMMA - Centro Universitario Metropolitano de Maringa

2020-2021

MBA, Project Management

UNIFAMMA - Centro Universitario Metropolitano de Maringa

2020

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC)

1997-2002

Core Competencies

Systems Engineering

Multi-Physics ModelingThermodynamicsHeat TransferFluid DynamicsRefrigeration Systems

Acoustics & Vibration

Sound QualityPsychoacousticsNVH TestingAcoustic Lab OperationsJury Testing

Simulation & Modeling

ANSYS WorkbenchANSYS CFXCFDFEAV&V20 ValidationVA One (FEM/BEM/SEA)

Analytics & AI

PythonAI-Driven EngineeringPredictive AnalyticsData Acquisition SystemsOTPA Framework

Leadership

Global Engineering Teams (25+)Cross-Functional LeadershipSix Sigma Black BeltMentorshipRegulatory Strategy

Regulatory

DOE (10 CFR 429/430)IECINMETROUL-aligned ProceduresISO/NBR