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
- >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
- >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
- >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
- >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
- >Acoustic and vibration solutions for refrigerators and air conditioners.
- >Implemented Sound Quality methodology in the Sound Lab.
AlignIQ Advisory LLC
Founder
Anderson, SC
- >Independent consulting practice providing operational intelligence, strategic advisory, and execution support services.
Education
MBA, Human Resource Management
UNIFAMMA - Centro Universitario Metropolitano de Maringa
MBA, Project Management
UNIFAMMA - Centro Universitario Metropolitano de Maringa
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC)
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