When I reflect on my journey as a professor and digital governance professional, one clear thread stands out: helping organizations and leaders navigate technological transformation without losing sight of structure, accountability, and long-term impact.

For over two decades, I have worked at the forefront of digital governance and emerging technologies, especially at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk. While innovation often takes center stage, I have always been drawn to the frameworks that quietly support it, the legal, ethical, and governance foundations that allow technology to evolve responsibly.

My academic career grew out of practical experience. The expertise I gained in the field, combined with international executive training, including programs at Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School, led to more than a decade of teaching in MBA programs in Brazil and later academic work in the United States. This international trajectory was further recognized by the U.S. government, granting me a Green Card for extraordinary ability in Digital Law and Governance.

In the classroom, my focus is on preparing executives for a world where technology is no longer the domain of developers or technical specialists. Today, it shapes strategic decisions, business models, and regulatory responsibilities. My goal is to equip leaders to understand the risks, opportunities, and impacts of digital transformation with critical insight and institutional responsibility.

Throughout my career, I have also practiced as a European attorney and participated in legislative debates on data protection and artificial intelligence, advising institutions across jurisdictions and closely tracking regulatory developments and their practical impact on organizations and markets.

I believe governance is not a brake on technology but what allows it to advance safely, responsibly, and with a long-term vision.