Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins
About Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins
Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins is a Project Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management. He has over eight years of experience in project management, having worked for Vale and currently for Yara International.
Education and Expertise
Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica De Minas Gerais, where he studied from 2004 to 2012. He also pursued further education in Project Management, earning a Master of Business Administration from FGV EAESP - Escola De Administração De Empresas De São Paulo Da Fundação Getulio Vargas from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Mining at Universidade Federal De Ouro Preto from 2012 to 2013. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering and project management principles.
Work at Yara International
Since 2018, Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins has been employed as a Project Engineer at Yara International in Oslo, Norway. In this role, he applies his project management skills and engineering knowledge to oversee project development. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, budget constraints, and project timelines. His experience at Yara International builds on his extensive background in project management.
Previous Experience at Vale
Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins worked at Vale from 2012 to 2018, holding various positions. He began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee from 2012 to 2013 and later served as a Project Engineer from 2013 to 2018 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His role involved monitoring and supervising project development, ensuring compliance with technical standards and procedures. He also gained experience as an Estagiário de Engenharia from 2011 to 2012 and as an Estagiário de Projetos in 2007 for seven months.
Experience in Project Management
With over eight years of experience in managing projects, Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins has implemented PMBOK good practices in project management. He focuses on ensuring quality, safety, cost management, and adherence to schedules. His experience includes monitoring and supervising project development, which aligns with industry standards and procedures. This expertise contributes to his effectiveness in managing projects for internal customers.
Early Career as Mechanical Draftsman
Marcus Macêdo Afonso Martins began his career as a Mechanical Draftsman at Xpro Sistemas Ltda from 2007 to 2009 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This early role provided him with foundational skills in mechanical design and drafting, which complement his engineering background. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in project management and engineering.