He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (2004) and a master's degree in Hydraulic Engineering and Sanitation from the University of São Paulo (2006). He was employed by the Electric Energy Research Center (CEPEL) between 2006 and 2010 as a researcher, working on the development of hydrological models for planning the operation and expansion of hydroelectric systems. He is currently a specialist in water resources at the National Water Agency (ANA), working in the area of hydrological studies and water resources planning. He has experience in the field of Water Resources and Hydrology.