About Rodrigo Augusto
Data Science Specialist and Control and Automation Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industrial area. In all these years, I worked with electrical design, PLC programming, SCADA systems, servo drives, industrial robots, vision systems, instrumentation, and in the last 5 years with the development of solutions using industry 4.0 concepts.
I had the opportunity to coordinate and manage installation teams, electrical projects, software engineering, sales and an entire manufacturing plant.
Specialties: Data Science, Machine Learning, Industrial Automation, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Risk Management, 5S. PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bosch, Schneider, Koyo, Omron), HMI Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bosch, Schneider, Koyo, Omron). VB Programming, Visual C++ Programming, Assembler Programming, IGNITION, Wincc Flexible, Elipse E3 and SCADA Programming, SQL Database, Sinumerik Programming (802Dsl), Sinamics S120 Programming.Data Science Specialist and Control and Automation Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industrial area. In all these years, I worked with electrical design, PLC programming, SCADA systems, servo drives, industrial robots, vision systems, instrumentation, and in the last 5 years with the development of solutions using industry 4.0 concepts. I had the opportunity to coordinate and manage installation teams, electrical projects, software engineering, sales and an entire manufacturing plant. Specialties: Data Science, Machine Learning, Industrial Automation, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Risk Management, 5S. PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bosch, Schneider, Koyo, Omron), HMI Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Bosch, Schneider, Koyo, Omron). VB Programming, Visual C++ Programming, Assembler Programming, IGNITION, Wincc Flexible, Elipse E3 and SCADA Programming, SQL Database, Sinumerik Programming (802Dsl), Sinamics S120 Programming.
Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Can work on-site
Curitiba (up to 50km)
Experience
- Preddata SolutionsExecutive DirectorJanuary 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)Curitiba, BrazilKey Responsibilities and Achievements as Founder & CEO of PreddataStrategic Vision & Market Leadership: Defined the company's mission to become the leading specialist for the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation in Brazil. Built and mentored a high-performance team of experts.Corporate & Business Development: Forged key strategic partnerships and secured major enterprise accounts, positioning Preddata as the premier partner for Ignition solutions in the Brazilian market.Financial Management & Investor Relations: Directed all fundraising activities and managed investor relations. Held full P&L responsibility, ensuring sustainable growth and financial health based on our specialized business model.Product Strategy & Specialization: Oversaw all service and product strategies, ensuring our offerings leveraged the full potential of the Ignition platform to meet complex customer needs.Operational Excellence: Established scalable operational frameworks that supported our growth and reinforced our reputation for excellence and expertise in industrial automation.
- Fluipress Automação Ltda., FLUIPRESS,Engineering ManagerSeptember 2008 - December 2021 (13 years and 3 months)BrazilCareer Progression and Key Responsibilities at Fluipress Automação Ltda.Industrial ManagerStrategic Management: Actively participated in the company's strategic planning and executive decision-making, linking industrial operations to overall business strategy.Holistic Operational Leadership: Held ultimate responsibility for all Engineering (Automation & Mechanical), Assembly (Mechanical & Electrical), and Sales Engineering departments.Commercial & Technical Integration: Bridged the gap between technical development and market needs by leading the Sales Engineering team, ensuring solutions were both innovative and commercially viable.Engineering ManagerCross-Functional Leadership: Managed and unified the company’s multidisciplinary engineering divisions, overseeing both automation and mechanical teams.Process Optimization: Developed integrated engineering strategies to enhance project efficiency, collaboration, and output quality across departments.Coordinator of Control EngineeringDepartmental Development: Spearheaded the foundational structuring of the Electrical Projects, Panel Assembly, and Electrical Installation departments.Technical Execution & Leadership: Led the control engineering team while performing hands-on technical work in PLC/SCADA programming, system design, and implementation for industrial automation projects.
- Knowha Indústria Eletromecânica Ltda., KNOWHA,Sócio ProprietárioAugust 1998 - August 2008 (10 years)BrazilCareer Progression at Knowha Indústria EletromecânicaI began my career at Knowha as an Electronic Engineering Intern, where I built a comprehensive foundation in industrial automation. During this period, I gained hands-on expertise across multiple domains, including PLC and SCADA programming, machine vision systems, servomotors, and the design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. I was also deeply involved in the assembly of control panels and industrial electrical installations.My proven technical skills and growing leadership capabilities led to my promotion as the Coordinator of the Automation and Control Department. In this role, I managed the entire workflow for the division, overseeing all projects from electrical design and software programming through to panel assembly and final on-site installation.Ultimately, my career culminated in becoming a Partner in the company. This transition expanded my responsibilities to include high-level technical management, where I played a key role in strategic decision-making and technical governance, shaping the future of the company's engineering and automation solutions.
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Education
- bachelor's degreebachelor's degree
- postgraduate degreeCentro Universitário Curitiba (UNICURITIBA).postgraduate degree