Rafael José de Souza

Rafael José De Souza is currently an M&A Business Development analyst at Vela Software, where responsibilities involve acquiring and managing vertical market software companies on a global scale. Prior experience includes an internship focused on LatAm M&A Business Development at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, aimed at fostering youth entrepreneurship through community-based projects. Previous roles span commercial analysis at DOT8 APP, research at Scoutfy, marketing analysis at Agência GRUP, and a sales auditing position at Soul Malls, along with administrative support at GRI - Gerenciamento de Resíduos Industriais. Rafael holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics & Business Economics from PUC Minas, a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, and a Bachelor of Technology in Marketing Management from PUC Minas, complemented by various training programs in general business and digital marketing.