Rafael Barros
About Rafael Barros
Rafael Barros serves as the Director of Operations and Technology for Latin America, specializing in the paper and cellulose industry. He has extensive experience in operations management and big data analysis, having held various roles at Braincube and Suzano Papel e Celulose.
Current Role at Braincube
Rafael Barros serves as the Diretor de Operações e Tecnologia for América Latina at Braincube since 2023. In this role, he focuses on strategic direction for expansions and rollouts in Latin American industries. His responsibilities include utilizing big data analysis for project development and team management to solve problems and optimize scenarios. Barros emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and team cooperation in driving innovation and development within the organization.
Previous Experience at Braincube
Before his current position, Rafael Barros held multiple roles at Braincube. He worked as Gerente de operações from 2019 to 2023, where he managed operations in Belo Horizonte and Campinas. Prior to that, he served as Account Manager & Team Leader for five months in 2019 in the Belo Horizonte region. Additionally, he worked as Consultor em Inteligência Industrial from 2017 to 2019 in Campinas, contributing to the company's industrial intelligence initiatives.
Educational Background
Rafael Barros has a comprehensive educational background in engineering and business management. He earned a Bacharelado in Engenharia de Produção Industrial from Universidade Estadual do Maranhão from 2008 to 2013. He also completed a specialization in Papel e Celulose at Universidade Federal de Viçosa from 2014 to 2017. Barros holds an MBA in Economia e Gestão Empresarial from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He has also pursued additional studies in leadership and data science.
Experience in the Paper and Cellulose Industry
Rafael Barros has significant experience in the paper and cellulose industry. He worked at Suzano Papel e Celulose as Trainee Industrial from 2014 to 2015 and later as Engenheiro de Produção from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved hands-on experience in production processes and industrial operations. Barros authored a patent titled 'Aparelho de digitalização e processamento estatístico de perfil de fardos de celulose,' registered with INPI in 2017, showcasing his contributions to innovation in this sector.
Skills and Specializations
Rafael Barros specializes in utilizing big data analysis for project development and team management. He has experience implementing Industry 4.0 tools for Brazilian steel producers, enhancing operational efficiency. His educational pursuits include studies in Python for data science and machine learning, as well as proficiency in the German language at the B1 level. Barros's diverse skill set supports his focus on strategic management and operational excellence in the industries he serves.