Elmar Santana Filho

Elmar Santana Filho is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in project planning and management. Currently serving as an Engenheiro de Planejamento Especialista at Vale since November 2011, Elmar has held several senior roles including Engenheiro de Projetos Master and Engenheiro de Projetos Sênior, leading initiatives in construction planning and operational readiness for capital projects. Previous roles include tenure at USIMINAS as a Pleno Planning Engineer, focusing on multidisciplinary project management, and foundational positions at ONS and Cemig, emphasizing electric system analysis and project execution. Elmar holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from PUC Minas, a postgraduate degree in Project Management from Fundação Dom Cabral, an MBA in Engineering and Innovation from UNISEB, and has further advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence from PUC Minas.