Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science, Univ. Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil; MBA, Stern Business School, New York University; PhD in Computer Science, Columbia University, New York. Formerly: Vice-President, Advanced Solutions, Smarts, White Plains, New York. Since 2005, with EMC, after its acquisition of Smarts, including: Distinguished Technologist then Chief Technology Officer, Ionix business unit; 2007, nominated EMC Distinguished Engineer; 2008, Strategic Initiative Leader, Governance, Risk and Compliance; currently, Vice-President and Global Chief Technology Officer. Holder of multiple patents, and author in periodicals including IEEE Proceedings.