Cláudio Maia is an experienced professional in research and systems management, currently serving at Sword Health since June 2022 and participating as a Technical Committee Member in RISC-V International since July 2021, particularly focusing on functional safety. Previously, Cláudio worked at CISTER Research Centre for Real-Time and Embedded Computing Systems for over a decade, holding various roles including Senior Researcher and Technical Manager, with significant achievements in real-time systems and project management. Additional experience encompasses work at Thales as a Research Intern, Critical Manufacturing and Critical Software S.A. in technical and software engineering roles, and freelancing at Weirdo Productions. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Real-Time Systems and a Postgraduation in Project Management.