Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UFMG - Federal University of Minas Gerais (2014), Master's degree in Mathematical and Computational Modeling from CEFET-MG - Federal Center for Technological Education from Minas Gerais (2009), Graduate degree in Linux Network Administration from UFLA - Federal University of Lavras (2006) and Bachelor degree in Information Systems from FADOM (2003). Professor at the CEFET-MG - Federal Center for Technological Education from Minas Gerais, and works in the Graduate Program in Mathematical and Computational Modeling, in the Graduate Program in Automation and Systems, and the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering. Has experience in Computer Science, Engineering, and Biotechnology, working mainly in Computational Intelligence, Fuzzy Systems, Artificial Neural Networks, Neuro-Fuzzy Systems, Evolving Systems, Data Structure, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, and Rational Development of Drugs by Machine Learning techniques.