Valeria da Silva is an experienced professional in the field of physics and technology, currently serving as Coordenadora at Centro de Competência Embrapii Cimatec em Tecnologias Quânticas since January 2024, while also functioning as a Professor at SENAI CIMATEC since September 2012. Valeria's extensive background includes various managerial and senior roles at Corning Incorporated from February 1995 to July 2011, where responsibilities encompassed measurement and technology innovation, optical fiber development, and program management across multiple departments. Prior experience includes consulting at AT&T Bell Labs and a postdoctoral research position at Bellcore. Valeria's academic foundation was established at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, culminating in a PhD in Physics earned in 1990.