Claudio Renato Ribeiro de Mello Mazzola

"Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on telecommunications from the Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia and a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialization in Avionics Systems from the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), with over 20 years of experience in the development and management of technological innovation projects, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship. He specializes in the planning, coordination, and execution of research and development (RD) projects in strategic sectors such as Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Aerospace and Defense (AD), Oil and Gas (OG), Mining, Automotive, Agribusiness, and Energy.He has expertise in the design and implementation of solutions based on **Open RAN**, IoT networks, and Generative Artificial Intelligence, applying advanced methodologies for optimizing telecommunications infrastructure, process automation, and the development of intelligent applications. He built his career as a technology development engineer at EMBRAER and served as Principal Researcher in the FAPESP PIPE Phase I program, leading the development of an innovative virtual platform for technology transfer using data science and business intelligence visualization.He is a specialist in systems engineering, with extensive experience in contract management, technical and business requirements modeling, and the application of agile methodologies for the development of complex and adaptive products. He has worked directly on projects funded by institutions such as FAPESP, FINEP, and BNDES, as well as initiatives benefiting from tax incentives such as the **Lei do Bem**. His work focuses on integrating technological innovation, artificial intelligence, and advanced networks, developing high-performance and scalable solutions for highly regulated and competitive markets." (Source: Lattes Curriculum)