Mariana Villano has over a decade of experience in engineering and process optimization, currently serving as a Continuous Improvement Engineer and FGD Program Owner at SunCoke Energy since August 2011. Prior roles include Process Technology Engineer and various positions focused on production engineering and process management within power plant operations. Earlier experience includes an internship at Vale, where environmental licensing and industrial project development were key responsibilities. Mariana holds an MBA in Project Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and an Engineer's degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.