Alexandre De Castro
About Alexandre De Castro
Alexandre De Castro is a professor and consultant at Fundação Getulio Vargas and InterCoop, with extensive experience in engineering and operations management. He has worked in various roles at Sulzer Brasil SA and has expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, contributing to significant projects in the industrial sector.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Alexandre De Castro has been associated with Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) since 2016, serving as a Professor Executivo IBE. He has contributed to the academic community by teaching postgraduate courses that focus on Leadership, Innovation, and Project Management. Additionally, he has authored the course 'Gerenciamento Operacional de Projetos' at CADEMP IDE - FGV. His role at FGV emphasizes his commitment to education and professional development in the field of business management.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre De Castro holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anhanguera Educacional, completed between 2008 and 2012. He also earned an MBA in Business Management from FGV, which he pursued from 2014 to 2016. Further enhancing his qualifications, he studied Professional Coaching at Instituto Bruno Juliani / Abracoaching in 2020. His expertise includes continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, which he applies in his consulting and teaching roles.
Background in Engineering and Operations Management
Alexandre De Castro has extensive experience in engineering and operations management, primarily at Sulzer Brasil SA, where he held various positions from 1992 to 2015. His roles included Operador de Máquinas, Líder de Usinagem, Supervisor de Usinagem, Coordenador Administrativo de Operações Sênior, and Gestor de Operações e Desenvolvimento Industrial Sênior. This background has equipped him with a solid foundation in industrial processes and operational efficiency.
Consulting and Industrial Management Experience
Currently, Alexandre De Castro works as a Professor and Consultant at InterCoop since 2020, where he provides insights into industrial and business consulting. He also serves as Gerente Industrial at Ferramentaria Caxambu, a position he has held since 2020. His previous experience includes working as Gerente Industrial at Wortex Máquinas e Equipamentos LTDA from 2016 to 2018. His consulting work focuses on strategic vision, methods, processes, and operations aimed at continuous improvement.
Project Involvement and Contributions
Alexandre De Castro has been involved in significant projects, including the Transposição do Rio São Francisco and various Petrobras platforms. He has developed and managed projects for major companies such as Braskem and Eletrobrás. His contributions to these projects highlight his ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and structure departments effectively within both national and multinational industrial contexts.