Andre Faria

Executive Engineering and Infrastructure Leader with more than 20 years of experience delivering large-scale telecommunications, critical infrastructure and business transformation programs across Brazil. Proven track record managing R$ 7 Billion in CAPEX investments and approximately R$ 5 Billion in annual OPEX, integrating engineering, governance, operations, finance and commercial strategy to maximize operational performance and sustainable growth. Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary organizations, developing strategic partnerships, structuring nationwide programs and transforming complex engineering challenges into profitable, scalable and customer-oriented business solutions.

Recognized for executive leadership, financial discipline, stakeholder management and the ability to connect technical excellence with business value creation.

OPERATIONS MANAGER at Ability (2025-01 – Present)

Leading nationwide infrastructure implementation programs for strategic clients in telecommunications, integrating engineering, governance, operations and business development to deliver value, quality and sustainable growth.

• Leading a pipeline of projects exceeding R$ 20 million.
• Full lifecycle management - opportunities, proposals, budgeting, execution and delivery.
• Structuring procurement strategies and managing suppliers and strategic partners.
• Implementing governance models, PMO and performance indicators.
• Building trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders.

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT at FIBRASIL (2021-01 – 2025-12)

Responsible for defining engineering standards and processes for national telecommunications infrastructure programs, promoting efficiency, standardization and operational excellence.

• Defined national standards for CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Interface with national and international suppliers.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Standardization of implementation and maintenance processes.
• Support to executive decisions with technical and financial data.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER at MIGHTY ENGENHARIA (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Responsible for operational management of the company and administration of engineering contracts.

• Integrated management of operations, engineering and finance.
• Strengthened cost control and profitability.
• Improved operational processes with focus on efficiency.
• Monitoring of key indicators and business results.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT at Telefónica | Vivo (2013-01 – 2019-12)

Responsible for national planning of CAPEX investments and management of an annual portfolio of approximately R$ 5 billion/year of OPEX.

• Participation in the planning of R$ 7 billion in CAPEX.
• Management of OPEX portfolio of approximately R$ 5 billion/year.
• Participation in analysis of executive investments and committees.
• Management of projects in national level.
• Interface with internal areas and business partners.

ENGINEER (JR. - SR.) at Telefónica (2008-01 – 2013-12)

Technical and commercial development in critical infrastructure projects, power systems and operational continuity.

• Design of critical DC and AC facilities for nationwide networks.
• Implementation of power systems with high reliability.
• Management of civil and electrical works and installations.
• Support for network expansion and modernization.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – Escola de Engenharia Mauá

POSTGRADUATE in PROJECT MANAGEMENT – PMI / PMBCK®