Marcos Alcure is a seasoned petroleum engineering consultant currently at Infotec Brasil, specializing in data-driven geomechanics and predictive modeling to enhance oil and gas advancements. Previously, as a software development coordinator at INTELIE by Viasat, Marcos managed data-driven projects for Petrobras, optimizing collaboration through agile practices. Experience as a data scientist at Incorporadora Rivello included the development of predictive models to improve financial forecasting, while a prior role as a petroleum engineer at Petrobras involved designing complex drilling programs for deepwater projects. Marcos began their career as an application engineer at Baker Hughes, providing technical support and solutions for international oil companies. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Data Science from USP and advanced degrees in Civil Engineering and Petroleum Engineering from renowned Brazilian universities.