Holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from the Franciscan University (2008), a Teaching Degree in Computer Science, a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), with a concentration in Applied Computing, and a Ph.D. in Rural Extension from UFSM (2023). He is currently a Full Professor at the Industrial Technical College of Santa Maria (CTISM/UFSM), where he has been teaching for over 15 years, and serves as Technical Coordinator of the EcoAGILE Project Office (CTISM/UFSM).He has more than 24 years of professional experience in Information Systems, Software Engineering, Software Development, Digital Transformation, and Project Management. His work focuses on Research, Development and Innovation (R,DI) projects carried out in collaboration between academia and industry, involving the conception, development and coordination of technological solutions, digital platforms, and intelligent information systems that support innovation and digital transformation. His experience also includes software process improvement, web technologies, systems integration, agile project management, and experimental software development.His research interests include Software Engineering, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Innovation Management, and the application of Artificial Intelligence to technological solutions and decision-support systems. He coordinates multidisciplinary R,DI projects, supervises undergraduate and graduate students, promotes universityindustry collaboration, and contributes to technology transfer and innovation initiatives. He is the author of scientific publications, holds software registrations with the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), has contributed to the development of patented technologies, and works as an ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems consultant.