Caio Alexandre Ferreira Moreira
Paulínia, São Paulo
Summary
Application Technology Scientist with 12 years of experience leading lab, field trials and trainings in multinational companies. Highly motivated with proven track record of teamwork, inspiring and motivating group colleagues to achieve project success, and strong skills and ability to achieve results in multicultural teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LatAm Application Technology Lead
Syngenta Crop Protection
11.2022 - Current
- Leadership in executing CAPEX (USD 1 million) for new facilities for the Application Technology team in LatAm
- Accountable for physical-chemical and surface testing of new agrochemicals formulations and commercial products in Lab and Field for LATAM, turnarounds & processes improvement;
- Agrochemicals compatibility in tank mixing, spraying and other application techniques development for crops & biological targets: herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, Adjuvants and biologicals;
- Technical advisory and expertise transfer for business: marketing, factory, internal/external stakeholders;
EAME Application Technology Manager
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Leadership in trainings and application technology field trials and Lab in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Brazil and Argentina with focus on investigating application quality (deposit and coverage) in ornamental plants, orchard and row crops, supporting the strategy of the Marketing and commercial teams.
- accountable for Co-developing new application equipment, ground, aerial, small farming tools and precision application.
- Responsible for contributing to the development of Crop Protection formulations suitable for the next application methods. Support business deliverables by steering internal & external partnerships indicate best-in-class application practices
Sustainable and Responsible Business Coordinator
Syngenta Crop Protection
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Leadership in aerial application technology trainings and projects in Brazil, related to THMX defense in Brazil, a program with an annual cost of USD 2.4 million, created for FTO before government agencies in Brazil and LATAM.
- Leadership in projects to support the sustainability and quality of ground fungicides application in partnership with Mkt, Technical Development and commercial time, through the "Manejo Consciente" program.
- Member of the board of Sustainable Ag Certification (CAS), program already has certified more than 255 aircraft in Brazil, whose objective is to train and qualify service providers and private owners of agricultural airplane, with a focus on encouraging good agricultural practice in the application of pesticides, responsibility and sustainability of operations, improvements in spray quality, drift reduction and risk of environmental impact of air craft applications.
Leadership
São Paulo state University (UNESP/FCA)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible application program (PAR)
- Stewardship project signed between FCA / UNESP and Corteva Brazil, which carries out around 200 events per year throughout Brazil, whose main objective is to encourage the concept of good practices aimed at the application of pesticides.
Education
Doctorate in Agronomy - Application Technology
São Paulo State University (UNESP/FCA)
Botucatu-SP, Brazil12.2016
Master Degree in Agronomy - Application Technology
São Paulo State University (UNESP/FCA)
Botucatu-SP, Brazil07.2013
B.Sc. Agronomy -
Uniderp-Anhanguera
Dourados-MS, Brazil06.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship
- Adaptability
- Strategic
Languages
Portuguese (native)
English (fluent)
Publications
- Book chapters published
- Droplet Spectra and Drift Potential Generated by Flat-Fan Nozzles Spraying New Formulations of 2,4-D Engineered for Drift Reduction. Pesticide Formulation and Delivery Systems: 38th Volume, Innovative Application, Formulation, and Adjuvant Technologies. 1ed.West Conshohocken/PA, USA.
Extracurricular Activities
- Six Sigma - Yellow Belt (2024)
- Spraying Drones Operation (2023)
- Project Management Essentials ( 2021)
References
- Lucas.franca@syngenta.com (EAME Application technology Manager)
- jair.maggioni@corteva.com (Product Stewardship Coordinator - Brazil / Paraguay)
- ulisses.antuniassi@unesp.br ( Professor at UNESP)
Timeline
LatAm Application Technology Lead
Syngenta Crop Protection
11.2022 - Current
EAME Application Technology Manager
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
01.2020 - 11.2022
Sustainable and Responsible Business Coordinator
Syngenta Crop Protection
01.2017 - 12.2019
Leadership
São Paulo state University (UNESP/FCA)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Doctorate in Agronomy - Application Technology
São Paulo State University (UNESP/FCA)
Master Degree in Agronomy - Application Technology
São Paulo State University (UNESP/FCA)
B.Sc. Agronomy -
Uniderp-Anhanguera
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