Ricardo Wissmann-Alves

Ricardo Wissmann-Alves has a diverse work experience, starting in 1990 as a Systems Analyst at Alliance One. Ricardo later joined Thames Water in 2005, where they held various roles, including Innovation Metering Projects Manager and Principal Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist. In 2014, they joined CGI as a Water Sector SME, working on various projects related to the English Water Market. Ricardo then moved to Hitachi Consulting in 2017 as a Senior Manager - Water SME, where they focused on digital water solutions. Currently, Ricardo is the Head of IT Operations & Cyber at Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL), responsible for managing IT operations and infrastructure for both internal and external stakeholders.

Ricardo Wissmann-Alves obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul in 1989. Ricardo then pursued further education and received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Industrial Chemistry from the same university in 1997. In 1994, they completed a fine organic chemistry training program at Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier. Continuing their academic journey, Ricardo earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina in 2001. Ricardo later went on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemical Engineering from the same university in 2004. In addition to their formal education, Ricardo also participated in a working environment training program offered by Japan International Cooperation Agency - JICA in 2002.