Joao Paulo Cardoso Costa Serta
MSc Sustainability and Social Innovation
33 years old
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Professional Status
Employed
Available
Forensics Analyst
Ambusiness
March 2016
to July 2016
Full-time
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
- Engineering Forensics Office, working for the Brazilian judicial system.
- Participated on two field investigations to gather data and evidence.
- Developed over forty technical engineering reports to clarify engineering aspects of judicial disputes.
Engineering Intern
Shell Brasil Petróleo
February 2015
to December 2015
Internship
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
- Shell's Lubricant Factory in Brazil.
- Formulated KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for continuous improvement.
- Led the development of sustainability project: reusing waste material in grease production, reducing operational costs and environmental impacts.
Engineering Intern
Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás
August 2014
to December 2014
Internship
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
- Biggest oil drilling firm in Brazil.
- Assisted in audit activities for environmental and safety compliance.
- Designed Safety Brochures for daily operations.
Research Assistant
KU Leuven
September 2013
to January 2014
Full-time
Leuven
Belgium
- Studied the performance of a new catalyst for the synthesis of biodegradable plastic from CO2.
- Publication: Journal Chemsuschem, 8(6), 1034-1042.
Volunteer
Santo Agostinho High School
July 2008
Volunteer Work
Brazil
- Provided health orientation for poor communities in the Amazon, reducing rate of child infection by 40%.
- Created a presentation of the experience to all members of the school, 750 students and 30 teachers.
This program equips students with the skills and knowledge to address the challenge of sustainability by creating more environmentally friendly and sustainable business models.
Academic exchange at the University of KU Leuven, Belgium, taking environmental engineering courses at the masters level.
Bachelor in Environmental Engineering
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
March 2010
to December 2015
This program provides students with an overall knowledge of environmental issues and the tools available to address it with a focus on water resource.
