With over 26 years of experience, primarily at the EDAG Group, André Luiz Florentino is a seasoned professional in the automotive industry. He has specialized in integrated project development, innovative design, and comprehensive production and quality solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles, from conceptualization to homologation. His expertise extends to the electric mobility sector, where he's led embedded software development for electric buses, optimizing processes with an agile SCRUM approach.

Academically, André holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, specializing in AI Applied to Automation and Robotics from Centro Universitário FEI. His master's thesis focused on an Environmental Sound Recognition (ESR) algorithm for autonomous vehicles, an open-source project achieving pratical results for the industry. He also earned a Postgraduate degree in Automotive Engineering from USP, researching electric hybrid propulsion in heavy commercial vehicles. His blend of extensive practical experience and advanced AI knowledge positions him as a valuable asset in the evolving automotive and mobility landscape.