Graduated in Oceanology from FURG (2001), specialization in Remote Sensing from INPE (2002) and master’s degree in Geography from UFSC (2005). He has been a Ciram / Epagri researcher since 2008 and has been available to the Civil Defense of the State of Santa Catarina (DCSC) since 2011 as Monitoring and Alert Coordinator. He works in the area of risk and disaster management, water resources management and monitoring and alert systems.