Rafael Calixto

Rafael Calixto is a Senior Process Engineer at Novelis since April 2018, specializing in continuous coating lines, degreasing, surface treatment, and product development. Previously, Rafael served as a Process Engineer at RHI Magnesita from March 2013 to April 2018 and worked at Minerita Minerios Itauna Ltda. from March 2012 to March 2013, focusing on iron ore concentration processes. Early experience includes internships at Samarco and Usiminas, where observations of iron ore pelletizing and reduction processes were conducted. Rafael holds an MBA in Business Process Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, along with ongoing studies at Fundação Dom Cabral.