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Hi, I’m Rafael Azevedo. I’m a trilingual senior executive with more than 25 years of experience delivering mission-critical systems across global high-tech industries. I specialize in program management, systems and software engineering, supply chain, operational excellence, end-to-end international business execution, startup advisory, and market research.
As a licensed engineer and attorney, I blend technical rigor with legal and commercial acumen to shape strategy and governance for R&D and innovation from ideation to commercialization. I enjoy building high-performance teams, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and guiding organizations through digital transformation and complex regulatory environments.
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
Work Experience
Principal Consultant at Undisclosed (NDA)
January 1, 2025 - PresentSenior Strategic Advisor bridging engineering innovation with sustainable business growth. Lead high-stakes programs, go-to-market strategies, supply chain, digital transformation and AI/ML initiatives; collaborate directly with C-level leadership to shape strategy, governance and execution across startups and large regulated enterprises.
Senior Manager, Customer Support – Airlines at Honeywell Aerospace
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024Established a Management Operating System (MOS) using Salesforce for assigned airline customers, coordinating metrics, delivery performance and improvement initiatives. Led new product/platform deployments, airline change management communications, and reliability initiatives; drove customer surveys and recovery plans; interfaced with FAA/ANAC as needed.
Customer Business / Support Manager - Operators and Channel Partners at Honeywell Aerospace
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Single point of contact for Latin America and Southeastern US for avionics, engines/APUs, programs and services. Built and managed the partner network, collaborated with Marketing to identify opportunities, conducted VOCs, supported region-wide strategy, and organized regional Operator Conferences.
Program Manager, Customer Support at Honeywell
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Program Manager for aftermarket platforms on commercial aviation; coordinated product improvement and reliability programs; managed relationships with OEMs; led cross-functional teams across Brazil, USA, Europe and Asia; oversaw NPI, reliability solutions and service communications.
Program Manager / R&D Portfolio Manager at Mectron / Odebrecht Defense and Technology
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Defined and formalized the R&D portfolio; secured government sponsorship; managed international projects in systems engineering, software, RF, avionics and technology transfer; authored proposals and introduced PMBoK and Systems Engineering best practices; led large, multi-functional teams.
Systems Engineer and Program Manager at Embraer, Brazil
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007Led a team achieving CMMI Level 2; contributed to model-based design for safety-critical software (DO-178B); defined development processes, certification strategies and requirements for avionics systems; negotiated with clients and suppliers.
Principal Consultant | Strategic Engineering & Legal Advisory at Undisclosed (NDA)
January 1, 2025 - PresentRemote engagement as a senior strategic advisor bridging engineering innovation with sustainable business growth. Direct high-stakes programs, go-to-market strategies, supply chain optimization, digital transformation and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with C-level leadership to shape strategy and execution, ensuring technical robustness, financial viability, and legal soundness.
Customer Business / Support Manager - Operators and Channel Partners (MROC centers) at Honeywell Aerospace
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020Single point of contact for regional business issues, developing and managing the partner and service-center network, identifying market opportunities, driving VOC programs, and coordinating regional strategy, POCs, and regional conferences for South America.
Systems Engineer and Program Manager at Embraer
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007Led a team that achieved CMMI Level 2 certification; developed model-based design approaches for safety-critical software, defined development processes in line with civil aviation standards, and led certification strategies for avionics systems.
Education
PhD in Operations Research (AI, ML, Statistics, Decision Analysis) at Aeronautical Institute of Technology (ITA), São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026MSc Electrical & Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering (MBSE) at Institute of Tech, São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026MBA General Management at University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026BSc Electrical Engineering at Federal University of Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026BSc Aerospace Engineering at ETE P Centro University, São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Bachelor of Laws / JD (5-year) at Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PEP - Embraer Aeronautical Specialization Program at Embraer
November 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026Specialization in Applied Statistics, ML, R, Python at FIA, São Paulo, Brazil
November 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026Specialization, Operations Research at BR Business School, São Paulo, Brazil
November 1, 2024 - February 13, 2026PhD in Operations Research at Aeronautical Institute of Technology (Aero Institute of Tech), SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026MSc Electrical and Computer Engineering / Systems Engineering (MBSE) at Institute of Tech, SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026MBA General Management at Universidade de São Paulo (USP), SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026BSc Electrical Engineering at Federal University of Itajuba (UNIFEI), MG, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026BSc Aerospace Engineering at ETEp Centro Universitário, SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Bachelor of Laws / JD at Universidade Paulista (UNIP), SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PEP - Embraer Aeronautical Specialization Program at FIA, SP, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Qualifications
PMP - Project Management Professional (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PMI - RMP - Risk Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PSM I - Professional Scrum Master I
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner I
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026OAB - SP: Attorney (Lawyer)
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026CREA - SP: Electrical Engineer
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026CREA - SP: Aerospace Engineer
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026CMMI SCAMPI Auditor / SEI
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026INCOSE Systems Engineering Ambassador
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PMP - Project Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PMI - RMP - Risk Management Professional
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PSM I - Professional Scrum Master I
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner I
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026OAB - SP - Lawyer
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026CREA - SP - Electrical Engineer
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026SCAMPI Certified Auditor (CMMI)
January 11, 2030 - February 13, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics
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