Degree in Economics, and 2000, PhD, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. 1990, started career as Professor, Department of Economics, Federal University of Bahia. May 2007 - 2008, Deputy Secretary, Follow Up of Economic Affairs - SEAE, Ministry of Finance (SEAE/MF). Until March 2009, Acting Secretary, and from March 2009, Head Secretary, SEAE/MF. October 2013, nominated Acting Minister for Ports, Presidency Secretariat for Ports.