Alvaro Barros, MSc.
About Alvaro Barros, MSc.
Alvaro Barros, MSc, is a professor and coordinator of postgraduate studies at UCP - Universidade Católica de Petrópolis, with extensive experience in technology and education. He has held various roles in data science, marketing, and IT management across multiple organizations in Brazil.
Current Position at UCP - Universidade Católica de Petrópolis
Alvaro Barros serves as a Professor and Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies at UCP - Universidade Católica de Petrópolis since 2016. In this role, he contributes to the academic development of students in the MBA program, focusing on advanced predictive analysis and competitive intelligence. His tenure at UCP has spanned eight years, during which he has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and guiding postgraduate students.
Experience at Fundação Getulio Vargas
Alvaro Barros has been a Professor of MBA at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2022. His role involves teaching advanced topics relevant to business management and technology, leveraging his extensive background in both academia and industry. This position adds to his experience in higher education, further enhancing his contributions to the field.
Educational Background and Expertise
Alvaro Barros holds a Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on Artificial Intelligence from Universidade Católica de Petrópolis, completed between 2014 and 2016. He also obtained a Postgraduate degree in Marketing from Ibmec, studying from 2012 to 2014. His educational journey began with a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from Universidade Estácio de Sá, complemented by studies in Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Católica de Petrópolis from 1998 to 2001.
Previous Professional Experience
Alvaro Barros has held various positions in the technology and education sectors. He worked as Head of Data Science at Neki IT from 2018 to 2020 and as General Manager at WebSolve from 2009 to 2014. His experience also includes roles such as IT System Manager at SEPHORA and Director of Marketing at Universidade Castelo Branco. Additionally, he has worked in e-commerce and systems analysis, accumulating over fifteen years of experience in technology architecture, development, and management.
Teaching Roles at Various Institutions
In addition to his current roles, Alvaro Barros has taught at multiple institutions, including IBMR Laureate International Universities and Ibmec, where he has been a Professor of MBA since 2017. He also served as Coordinator and Professor of Postgraduate Studies in E-commerce at Instituto Infnet for ten months in 2017-2018. His diverse teaching experience reflects his commitment to education and his expertise in technology and business management.