Since I joined BNL, in 2021.

What is the focus of your work on the sPHENIX experiment?

I work with the readout electronics of the INTT, notably the FELIX boards.

Where were you born and what is your educational background before your current position?

I was born in the State of Espirito Santo, in Brazil. I got a degree in Electrical Engineering from State University of Campinas, also in Brazil.

What is the most exciting work of your career so far?

      I was fortunate enough to be in the Brazilian Light Source when they were putting together the brand new Sirius Synchrotron Light Source. It was quite inspiring to see people from such different backgrounds trying to build something so complex, and playing my tiny part in it as a RF intern (for 2 years working with LLRF firmware) was kind of awesome.

How did you decide to take the career path you are on?

   The high school I attended combined regular high school curriculum with a technical education, so I'm also a chemistry technician. After that, I knew I wanted to better understand how some gadgets we use daily worked. And maybe lasers. Can I change my answer to lasers? Anyway, at the time Electrical Engineering seemed like a good fit, and going to the Brazilian Light Source opened my eyes to the possibilities of the National Labs.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

      It depends a lot on my mood, but drinking a beer, going to the beach and hiking are always strong choices for me. Living on Long Island also allowed me to take up kayaking, which is a good way to avoid those anoying ticks. Going to NYC's parks, museums and breweries once in a while, why not?

Fun fact?

      I really love Carnaval, and Brazil is where you'll find me every year in February. The festivities can last weeks and I sometimes hop from one State to another, if I can, to enjoy different cities. The city where I have spent Carnaval the most is Rio de Janeiro, with 4 times. Hoping for a fifth time in 2025!