Rodrigo Eiras

✎ Leads pre-sales and solution work around data, analytics, AI and cloud initiatives in enterprise environments, working close to business, sales and technical teams. Main areas of focus: • Shaping solution direction and reviewing architectures early on. • Supporting PoCs and technical validations. • Working with sales on scoping and proposals, keeping things realistic. • Helping teams deal with governance, security and platform choices, including OSDU-related initiatives. Regular hands-on involvement with analytics and data teams, mainly around R, Python, Power BI and Spotfire, and how these platforms are used in practice. Recently responsible for coordinating Spotfire platform upgrades for a large Oil & Gas company in Brazil, working across business and IT to keep the platform stable.

✎ TIBCO Spotfire advisor leading Spotfire architecture, infrastructure and analytics strategy for engineering teams. Drive adoption of visualization best practices and scalable data pipelines to improve insight delivery. • Led delivery team to design and deploy Spotfire applications and analytics workflows, reducing report turnaround and increasing analyst productivity. • Consulted on infrastructure and data processing to improve performance, availability and scalability of analytics platforms. • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline data ingestion, cleansing and governance for reliable engineering analytics.

✎ Cloud Infrastructure Advisor supporting InteractivAI and FAST projects at Bluware Solutions—designed and optimized Azure services (Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, AKS) to improve scalability and operational efficiency. • Implemented automated transcoding and streaming pipelines for VDS seismic data into SEGY and ZGY, enabling faster access to large datasets. • Refined Microsoft Entra ID configurations and access controls to improve identity governance and secure data processing. • Collaborated with engineering teams to streamline data processing pipelines and reduce operational overhead.

✎ Associate Professor delivering applied courses in data modeling, analysis, business intelligence, information security and cloud infrastructure. Emphasize hands-on labs and industry tools (R/RStudio, Power BI, VMware, OpenStack, Kali Linux) to prepare students for real-world roles. • Designed and delivered practice-led curricula and labs that improved student engagement and practical skills in data analysis and BI. • Integrated modern tools such as R and Power BI into coursework to align learning outcomes with industry needs. • Mentored student capstone projects and industry-aligned assessments to boost employability. • Collaborated with faculty to modernize teaching methods and course materials for more interactive learning.

✎ Advisor specializing in TIBCO Spotfire for reservoir engineering—focused on platform architecture, visualization standards and data science support using R and Python. • Guided Spotfire development and visualization practices to improve clarity and decision support for engineers. • Recommended architecture and infrastructure changes that streamlined data operations. • Developed R and Python models to enhance analytics capabilities and insight generation.

✎ Associate Professor teaching data mining, integrated systems, information security and networks—emphasizing practical application and hands on learning. • Designed and delivered data mining and knowledge discovery courses to strengthen students' analytical skills. • Developed practical exercises and labs in information security and network administration. • Advised student projects to bridge academic theory with industry practice.

✎ Taught advanced courses in data mining, knowledge discovery, information security and computer networks; developed curricula that combined theory with practical applications to increase student engagement and job readiness. • Designed and delivered courses with hands-on assessments that improved students' data analysis and security competencies. • Facilitated network labs to enhance student proficiency in setup, troubleshooting and administration. • Provided targeted feedback and evaluations to support continuous student improvement.

✎ Oversaw IT systems and network security at Faculdade Metodista Granbery—managed Microsoft, Oracle and Symantec platforms and led deployment of a regional data center in partnership with Cisco and Dell, following ISO standards. • Administered servers, databases and network infrastructure to ensure high availability and security. • Coordinated data center deployment and vendor integrations to meet compliance and operational requirements. • Implemented network and security policies across campus sites to maintain service continuity.

✎ Associate Professor focused on Information Security for the MBA program—delivered lectures on Computer Forensics and special topics, blending case studies and practical assessments. • Taught Computer Forensics and emerging topics in information security with practical, real-world examples. • Developed assessments and course materials to evaluate and deepen students' applied skills. • Facilitated interactive discussions to encourage critical thinking and security awareness.

✎ Oversaw corporate databases and led development teams to deliver analytical tools and operational reports—managed data center operations, project proposals and PoCs to improve decision-making and service delivery. • Led projects using Oracle, ASP.NET, Java and Python to produce analytical reports that supported executive decisions. • Managed internal IT project proposals, scheduling and validation through proof-of-concepts, increasing project success rates. • Directed data center operations in test and production environments to improve reliability and compliance. • Supervised technical and helpdesk teams to boost service efficiency and reduce incident resolution times.

✎ Information Technology Advisor responsible for managing and modernizing enterprise IT systems—led infrastructure renewals and a regional data center deployment while implementing security and monitoring technologies. • Led IT infrastructure upgrades across desktops, servers, routers and switches to modernize operations. • Delivered regional data center deployment with partners (Cisco, Dell) following ISO and EIA standards. • Conducted proof-of-concept for Sophos UTM 9 with international partners to validate security solutions. • Implemented web and application platforms using Apache, JBoss and Linux to support institutional services.

✎ Managed database and enterprise systems using Java and Microsoft SQL Server; oversaw data center operations and ensured reliable IT infrastructure for institutional services. • Maintained database systems to ensure availability and performance. • Managed data center operations and responded to technical incidents to minimize downtime. • Collaborated with departments to support their technology needs and improve system processes.

Distributed Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization

Network Administration, High Speed Networks, Wireless Networks and Cabling