BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Brasilia (1974). He coordinated the introduction of the first digital switching exchanges in Brazil. He has worked in the area of government relations and contributed to the development of Brazilian telecommunications legislation.

He was head of the commercial department of the national telecommunications holding company, and was responsible, at that time, for more than 30 companies. He currently teaches classes in philosophy and is regularly invited to give courses and lectures at universities and public and private organizations in the area of human development.