Master's in Latin America Economy, University of São Paulo; PhD in Technological and Industrial Competitiveness, University of Sussex, UK. Formerly: Consultant, Department of Trade and Industry, UK; International Academy of Science, Paris; Coordinator, Industrial, Technological and Foreign Trade Policy Group, Brazilian government; Member of the Board, National Bank of Economic and Social Development; Green-Yellow Fund, Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service; National Council for Industrial Development.