Ellen Bates is a Financial Analyst at NEC Corporation of America since March 2023, with significant experience in financial operations and analytics. Previously, Ellen was a Sr Finance Operations Analyst at Rumo from February 2017 to November 2018, where responsibilities included managing a team, developing Excel controls, and collaborating on the Annual Operating Plan. Ellen also served as an Operations Analyst at AMERICA LATINA LOGISTICA from May 2011 to October 2013, overseeing a team, managing accounts payable, and conducting project management initiatives. Ellen holds an Engineer's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Paulista and an MBA in International Negotiation from ISAE, among other educational credentials in engineering and technical disciplines.