Marcelo Barbosa Fernandes, MSc., is an accomplished professional in contract, risk, legal, and compliance management, currently serving as the Head of Contract, Risks, Legal & Compliance at MPD Engenharia since July 2021. With extensive experience in managing complex projects across various sectors including residential, commercial, and infrastructure, Marcelo oversees legal management and compliance for projects valued at BRL 3.3 billion annually. In addition to this role, Marcelo holds positions as Director at AACE Section Brazil since March 2023, a Postgraduate Professor at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein since September 2019, and as a Project Management Consultant at Instituto de Engenharia since March 2019. Marcelo has previously worked with notable companies such as Camargo Corrêa Infra and Skanska, contributing to significant projects and leading teams in contractual and project management roles. Marcelo's educational background includes a Master's degree in Business Management from FIA and multiple specializations in Project Management and Business Management, along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.