Rodrigo Pena Silva

Rodrigo Pena Silva is an experienced professional in automation and industrial analytics, currently serving as the Advanced Automation & Industrial Analytics Manager at Solvay since January 2017, where leadership encompasses a team of six experts across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. Previous roles at Solvay include Advanced Process Control Engineer and Process Engineer, focusing on process digital transformation and optimization. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, a Master of Engineering in progress at the same institution, and a postgraduate program in Artificial Intelligence techniques applied to Manufacturing Process Engineering. Additional experience includes internships and research at the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Chemistry Institute, emphasizing advancements in biomass-derived ethanol production.