Luiz Gustavo De Oliveira
Technology Executive
Curitiba
Summary
International experience with expertise in technology process implementation, high-performance team building, and digitalization programs. Proven track record of leadership in multinational companies, driving program management, innovation, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Innovative Chief Information Officer with 25 years of experience. Committed to keeping up to date on modern IT systems and planning technology strategies to align with company goals. Extensive knowledge of ERP/PLM/Data Platform/MES use.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
IT Global Director - South America
Lear Corporation
Sao Paulo
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Led the reorganization of 50+ IT KPIs into strategic, tactical, and operational categories, resulting in the creation of a command center to streamline performance management across 10+ plants in Latin America. Improvements in lead time and throughput, combined with the application of generative AI for intelligent insights, created opportunities for productivity gains and talent synergy.
- Reviewed IT operations processes (AS-IS and TO-BE using Value Stream Mapping) and launched an IT Operational Excellence program to improve routines and rituals. Managed over $5M in infrastructure investments and implemented visual management of KPIs through interactive dashboards and a command center
- Implemented Kanban in the MES delivery team (support and development), boosting throughput by 30% and lead time by 20%, supporting expansion into Asia.
- Leveraged improvements in lead time and throughput to build a high-performing AI & Data team, establish scalable processes for organizational projects, and develop strategic, qualified vendor partnerships.
- Streamlined the Disaster and Recovery Plan process by defining readiness levels for 12 plants and delivering an executive report on the efficiency of activities and operations
- Executed a comprehensive review of 100+ supply chain process improvement opportunities (VSM), leveraging SAP and data platforms with generative AI."
CIO-CDO Americas
Nidec Motor Corporation
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Led a time of +130 employees, managing application such as Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Data Lake, PLM, MES. Responsible for infrastructure/security/ecommerce/data office for +22000 users and +40 factories
- Defined a strategy with the US team based on three pillars: improve IT governance efficiency with a 10% OPEX reduction, enhance digital strategy (ERP cloud, implement MES and PLM), and establish a Data and AI platform and strategy to reduce operational costs by 10%.
- Oracle modernization strategy to cloud was defined with the implementation partner and roadmap. AS-IS and TO-BE processes were defined directly with the US Oracle team and a low-cost partner recommended by Oracle.
- PLM project scope and strategy were defined, with $1.5M approved for the first phase.
- Governance was established, achieving a 10% YoY reduction, along with process improvements and a new strategy.
- Data platform defined, scaling process and partner established, team in place, delivering initial results with approximately $12M in inventory reduction savings.
IT Sr Manager - Application & Infra
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
02.2018 - 03.2022
- eDImplemented SAP Carve-out to close the M&A between Whirlpool and Nidec. Global impact project due to single-instance solution.
- SAP rollout for a newly acquired unit in Austria.
- Delivered the final phase of PLM, achieving global integration and single-instance with SAP.
- Implemented APRISO-Dassault MES solution in factories in Brazil, China, and Slovakia; defined and implemented the MES COE.
- Reorganized the infrastructure team.
- Achieved 5% YoY OPEX reduction (2020-2022) despite business challenges and pandemic (adjusted for inflation).
- Implemented Kanban methodology in the PMO to manage small, medium, and large projects, improving project delivery times by approximately 50% and increasing productivity by around 40% over 3 years.
- Delivered Digital Transformation Roadmap Plan (6 plants around the world)
Startup Founder
4Factory
Joinville
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Solution ranked among the top 10 in the program Sinapse Innovation
- Participated in the program of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
- Achieved sales to two clients.
- Developing a 100% cloud-based OEE calculation solution for factories using AWS microservices.
- Winner of the Sinapse Innovation Award in Santa Catarina.
IT Manager - Application
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Delivered PLM project phase covering infrastructure, design, prototyping, PMO, and deliverables management, establishing new processes with PTC-Windchill technology across Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, and China.
- Piloted Dassault Apriso MES solution at the Mexico plant.
- Deployed SAP WMS for raw materials at the Brazil plant.
- Integrated SAP Payroll and Time Management at the Brazil facility.
- Executed SAP PM implementation and global rollout.
- Over 50 Projects (small, medium and large) delivred YoY.
Program Leader
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
12.2009 - 09.2013
- Conducted a digital transformation assessment with Accenture’s top automation team, covering AS-IS, TO-BE, governance model, quick wins, and software selection process for 5 global Embraco plants. Engaged over 90 operations stakeholders, with the VP of Operations as sponsor.
- Implemented the first digital transformation pilot in an electronics factory in Brazil. Fully digitized the plant using MES (Siemens), ERP (SAP), and dashboards with complete integration between solutions, reducing WIP from 5 days to under 1 hour, cutting rework by over 70%, and improving accuracy from 90% to 100%.
- Delivered 40+ projects (small, medium, and large) leveraging SAP and MES.
IT Supervisor
Renault do Brasil
05.2000 - 11.2009
- Implemented SAP Sped Fiscal and Accounting in collaboration with Deloitte.
- Managed IT budgeting for Latin America, delivering the budget in line with the plan after several years of exceeding it.
- Oversaw factory control systems for passenger vehicles across Latin America.
- Implemented systems for Renault Engine Plant, including MES and industrial systems for quality, maintenance, and manufacturing.
- Managed quality systems for the vehicle plant.
Education
MBA - Project Management
FUNDAÇÃO GETULIO VARGAS
Curitiba04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Data Technologist
UNIVERSIDADE TUIUTI DO PARANÁ
Curitiba04.2001
Skills
Data Management, Change Management, Multicultural leadership, Resilience and Creativity, Digital transformation, Cloud solutions, Advanced analytics, Agile methodologies, Cybersecurity implementation
PUBLICATIONS & AWARDS
2024 - Finalist IT Executive in the Sector - IT Mídia, 2023 - First Place Sector IT Mídia - Innovation Award, 2021 - First Place Sector IT Mídia - Innovation Award, 2019 - Third National Overall IT Mídia - Innovation Award, 2016 - Portland International Conference on Management
SYMPOSIUMS & TRAINING
- Oracle and Salesforce Event 2023-2024
- CIO-Gartner Symposium/Xpo 2020/2021/2022/2023
- CDO-MIT Conference 2020/2023
- Gartner Analytics 2019
- Effort - Agile/MKT Digital/Innovation Mgmt/Co-Creation
- Effort - Scrum
- Sinapse of Innovation(Certi - Santa Catarina)
- Leadership Development & Assessment (DDI Program)
- Leadership Coaching(Jo Pavesi)
Timeline
IT Global Director - South America
Lear Corporation
02.2025 - 10.2025
CIO-CDO Americas
Nidec Motor Corporation
05.2022 - 10.2024
IT Sr Manager - Application & Infra
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
02.2018 - 03.2022
Startup Founder
4Factory
01.2016 - 06.2019
IT Manager - Application
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
09.2013 - 01.2018
Program Leader
Whirlpool SA - EMBRACO
12.2009 - 09.2013
IT Supervisor
Renault do Brasil
05.2000 - 11.2009
MBA - Project Management
FUNDAÇÃO GETULIO VARGAS
Bachelor of Science - Data Technologist
UNIVERSIDADE TUIUTI DO PARANÁ