Fernando Amaral

Fernando Amaral is a seasoned hardware engineer with extensive experience in hardware development and management. Currently serving as a Senior Hardware Engineer Lead at FOA Hardware Development since November 2019, Fernando specializes in the design and specification of hardware for access control products. Previously, as Financial Director at CNA Florianopolis Centro, Fernando successfully established a franchise for a national language school, focusing on English and Spanish instruction. From 2004 to 2018, Fernando held the role of Hardware Development Manager at V2COM, overseeing all aspects of hardware product development, including architecture, prototyping, and certification. Early career experiences include an internship at Motorola Industrial LTDA and a position as Tests Specialist at Ericsson Telecomunicações S.A. Fernando holds a Graduate degree in Reliability Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Parana and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, complemented by technical education in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology.