Alexandre Braga Lacerda
About Alexandre Braga Lacerda
Alexandre Braga Lacerda is a Project Execution Manager at Aker Solutions with over two decades of experience in the subsea oil and gas sector, specializing in both surface and subsea equipment.
Current Role at Aker Solutions
Alexandre Braga Lacerda currently holds the position of Project Execution Manager at Aker Solutions. He has been with the company since 2011 in various capacities and took on his current role in 2014. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing project execution activities, ensuring they meet safety and time requirements. Lacerda's leadership is critical in managing complex projects in diverse geographical locations such as Norway and Angola.
Previous Roles in the Oil and Gas Industry
Prior to his current position, Lacerda has held various roles within the oil and gas sector. From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Engineering Manager - Subsea Process & Power at Aker Solutions in Oslo. He also worked for GE Oil & Gas as the EPC Engineering Manager from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in his career, Lacerda was an Oil & Gas Consultant Engineer and a Subsea Consultant Engineer at Aker Solutions, roles he held from 1996 to 2011 and 1994 to 2011 respectively.
Educational Background
Alexandre Braga Lacerda has a robust educational background in engineering and business management. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) between 2009 and 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from PUC-PR, completed between 2000 and 2005. Prior to that, he earned a degree in Mechanical Technology from Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, where he studied from 1989 to 1994.
Kaombo Project Involvement
Lacerda played a significant role in the Kaombo Project, one of the largest subsea developments. His responsibilities included managing in-country activities in Angola. The success of this project is partly attributed to his extensive experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Specializations and Expertise
With over two decades of experience in engineering, equipment design, and project management within the subsea oil and gas sector, Lacerda specializes in both surface and subsea equipment. His expertise includes wellheads, Xmas trees, workover systems, valves, and hydraulic and control systems. His vast international experience covers markets in Brazil, USA, Norway, UK, and Angola.