Graduated in Medicine Veterinary, has a Master's degree in Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate in Animal Science from Federal University of Minas Gerais. Holds an MBA in Business Management from Getulio Vargas Foundation. Started his professional career as a trainee in the Dairy Herdsman program at the University of Florida, USA. Worked at DeLaval and at the company's resellers where worked in the technical and commercial areas. Worked as a Agriculture Development Analyst at the Department of Agriculture and Development of the Federal District. Joined Embrapa in 2012, where supports research in the Milk Quality and Precision Dairy Farming Technologies and work in the Prospecting and Technology Assessment.