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Vinicius Ferro Silva

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Materials Engineer at ITAFORTE managing raw-material sales and developing technical solutions for industrial clients.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I'm available for remote or on-site opportunities.

At ITAFORTE, I manage the industrial raw-material sales cycle, from prospecting and negotiation to technical support and post-sales follow-up. I provide tailored technical solutions to industrial clients.

At RHI Magnesita, I led research projects involving different materials and processing methods, using available characterization and testing techniques. I also collaborated with teams and visited industrial plants to learn about their operations and technologies.

At 4Cast, I produced and characterized refractory castable samples and raw materials. I also coordinated an 18-month research program with Imerys Aluminates, analyzing the impact of different alumina aggregates in high-alumina castables.

My research at UFSCar focused on refractory ceramics and materials microstructure engineering. I also directed suspension and steering systems for a formula-like electric car in the Dinamo E-Racing Outreach Project, and presented research findings at ALAFAR 2022.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Technical Sales Specialist

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ITAFORTE

Apr 2026 - Present (7 months)

Managed the complete industrial raw materials sales cycle, including prospecting, negotiation, technical support, and post-sales follow-up. Provided tailored technical solutions to industrial clients.

Sales Negotiation Technical Support Customer Relationship Management Raw Materials

Intern – Research and Development

RHI Magnesita

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Led multiple research projects involving a wide range of materials and processing methods, applying advanced theories and comprehensive analysis using all available characterization and testing techniques. Built a solid professional network through daily collaboration and technical visits to diverse industrial plants.

Materials Characterization Refractories R&D Project Management Technical analysis

Intern – Technical Assistance and Consultancy

4Cast

Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years)

Responsible for the production and characterization of refractory castable samples and raw materials, including apparent porosity, density, compressive and flexural strength, corrosion resistance, erosion resistance, flowability, particle size distribution, permeability, ultrasonic evaluation, cold and hot MoE, TGA, thermal shock evaluation, and RUL. Coordinated and executed an 18-month research p

Materials Characterization Refractories Castables raw material analysis Research Coordination Imerys Aluminates

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

Bachelor's Degree, Materials Engineering

2019 - 2025

Activities and societies: Undergraduate Researcher at Materials Microstructure Engineering Group (GEMM); Suspension and Steering Director at Dinamo E-Racing Outreach Project; Presenter at ALAFAR 2022 Conference.

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering with undergraduate thesis focused on refractory ceramics and advanced characterization.