Ari Sotero Paula

Ari Sotero Paula is a seasoned Sr Design Release Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at act digital since August 2020, focusing on releasing steering, automatic shifter, and Manual Park Release parts for Stellantis vehicles. Prior to this role, Ari served as a Sr Design Release Engineer at General Motors from January 2011 to February 2020, ensuring the successful release of steering components for North America's full and mid-size trucks. Previously, Ari worked at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as a Sr Product Engineer for steering, handling both hydraulic and manual steering system parts from November 2005 to January 2011. Early career experiences include a Jr Design Engineer role at EPC Engenharia Projeto Consultoria SA and a Trainee Engineer position at Quintas & Quitnas Eletrificação, alongside a Product Technician role at TSEA energia. Ari holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from PUC Minas and a Technician degree in Mechanical from Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais.