Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa
About Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa
Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in vehicle regulations and certification in Brazil, with a background in product development and compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2022 as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist. In this role, he participates in initial regulation discussions with government entities and ensures compliance with legislation related to vehicle regulations. His responsibilities include supporting regulatory matters for the LATAM region, which encompasses countries such as Argentina and Peru.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa worked at Yamaha Motor do Brasil as a Product Engineer from 2017 to 2022. He also held the position of Product Development Analyst at Yamaha Motor do Brasil from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he gained experience as a Quality Engineering Trainee at Volkswagen do Brasil from 2013 to 2014 and as a Mechanical Intern at Pirelli from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa earned a degree in Engenharia Química from Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, studying from 2010 to 2014. He also completed a Technician program in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology at Senai São Paulo in 2008. In 2013, he achieved a qualification in Gestão e Desenvolvimento de Produto from Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz. Most recently, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Descomplica in 2023.
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Knowledge
Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa possesses extensive knowledge of vehicle regulations and certification processes in Brazil. He focuses on product development to ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements. He is familiar with various international standards and legislations for type approval, including UNR ECE, EURO, ISO, FMVSS, EPA, JIS, and JASO. His involvement with technical groups and associations, such as ABNT, AEA, and ABRACICLO, further enhances his expertise in this field.
Leadership in Emission Standards
Wesney Cordeiro Barbosa serves as the coordinator of the 2 Wheels Vehicle Emission Committee of AEA (Associação Brasileira de Engenharia Automotiva). In this capacity, he leads discussions and initiatives related to vehicle emission standards, contributing to the development of regulations that impact the automotive industry in Brazil.