Graduated in Electrical Engineering (1995), Master's degree in Numerical Methods in Engineering from the Federal University of Paraná - UFPR (2002) and PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS (2010). Full Professor at UTFPR, Pato Branco campus. Permanent professor of the Postgraduate Program in Production and Systems Engineering (PPGEPS). Works on undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Maintenance Technology. He develops research work in the area of ​​Production Engineering with an emphasis on Process Simulation, Production Programming, Lean Systems and Industry 4.0. In its research, it uses quantitative methods for solving problems, demand forecasting, and applied statistics. Professor and Coordinator of Specialization Courses in Production Engineering (lato sensu). Member of the UTFPR Editorial Board (2019-2024)