Valeria Kleinhans Mendes dos Santos
@valeriakleinhansmend
Electrical engineer and sales leader driving renewable energy projects, innovation, and client value.
What I'm looking for
I am an electrical engineer with commercial and technical expertise in renewable energy, solar systems, and BESS, combining business development and project delivery skills. I hold postgraduate degrees in Data Science & Big Data and Lean Manufacturing, and I lead multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation.
In my recent role I prospect and develop innovation projects in the electrical sector, acting as the primary liaison between clients, funding agencies, and technical teams while managing opportunity analysis and pipelines. I have a track record in technical sales, process optimization, and delivering custom engineering projects including solar power system design and compliance documentation.
I am fluent in Portuguese, English, and Italian, adaptable and focused on client value, and open to relocation to Italy and Southern Europe to expand impact in renewable energy and innovation initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Market Specialist
SENAI Innovation Institute for Embedded Systems
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead prospecting and development of renewable energy and BESS innovation projects, acting as primary liaison between clients, funding agencies, and technical teams to secure partnerships and drive project delivery.
Technical Sales Consultant
Sensorville Automation & IIoT
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Prospected and implemented industrial automation and Industry 4.0 solutions, managed key accounts to strengthen customer success and maintained sales pipeline to deliver on deadlines and client requirements.
Lean Manufacturing Consultant
SENAI Institute of Technology and Operational Efficiency
Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)
Conducted value stream mapping and process optimization for industrial clients, delivered technical and leadership training, and supported negotiations to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Electrical Engineer
Kollosser Engenharia
Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)
Developed custom industrial electrical projects and executed a solar power system project including technical documentation and client interfacing to ensure compliance and project delivery.
Technical Specialist
SESI SENAI
Jan 2012 - Jan 2019 (7 years)
Led training in educational robotics and electrotechnics, prepared teams for national competitions, and acted as liaison for Google for Education to promote digital transformation in technical training.
Automation Technician
Berneck Painéis e Serrados
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Standardized operations and implemented process monitoring systems, conducted training and root cause analysis to improve maintenance practices and operational efficiency.
Technological Researcher
Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Developed electronic projects to improve distributed energy generation, created SCADA and PI System synoptic screens to optimize monitoring and contributed to process improvement initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Postgraduate Degree, Data Science & Big Data
2024 -
Postgraduate studies in Data Science & Big Data focusing on analytics and large-scale data processing for applied projects.
Western Paraná State University
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
2010 - 2014
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with coursework and projects in power systems, controls, and renewable energy applications.
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Postgraduate Degree, Lean Manufacturing
2017 -
Postgraduate studies in Lean Manufacturing emphasizing process improvement, value stream mapping, and operational excellence.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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