Leonardo Marafon

Leonardo Marafon is an experienced IT professional with a robust background in application management, project management, and engineering systems. Currently serving as IT Application Manager at Applied Materials since July 2020, Leonardo oversees the Creo suite applications and manages vendor and license activities while supporting business partners. Prior to this role, experience at Whirlpool Corporation spanned from January 2002 to July 2020, encompassing positions such as Information Technology Manager, where responsibilities included serving as Business Relationship Manager for the Global Consumer Design team, and Project Manager for global IT initiatives. Earlier roles included Senior Analyst and Technology Engineer, focusing on the deployment and support of engineering systems and methodologies. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Project Management from Purdue Global, a postgraduate degree in Project Management from FAE Business School, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Universidade São Francisco.