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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 | 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.
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 (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.
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
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.
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.
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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