He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (1994) and a Masters in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Maria (2001). She worked as a lecturer in a Technical Course in Occupational Safety at the Nossa Senhora de Fátima College (August 2003-February 2004), at the CIETEC Network (August 2005-December 2005), at the Gandhi College (August 2006-February 2009) At the University of Santa Cruz do Sul - UNISC (April 2006-February 2009). As Mechanical Engineer, he worked at Expresso Medianeira (May 2005-July 2006). Since January 2009 he is Professor of Basic, Technical and Technological Education at Santa Maria's Industrial Technical College - CTISM / UFSM. Has experience in Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on Welding and Projects.