I am foremost a child of God redeemed and a participant in the company of the Crucified. There my identity begins and finds its fullest expression. Nothing can be achieved to improve on this undeserved gift. In this journey I am daily re-oriented towards the path of humble transformation. Some days I heed the call faithfully, other times I fail at it spectacularly.

I was born in Brazil and moved to the United States with my family when I was 15. I am married to the beautiful, full-of-life and mysterious Priscila. She has been my companion, greatest advocate and best friend for the last 20 years. We were gifted with three adorable children, Sophia, Anna and Levi who have made our life richer and more chaotic all at once. They continue to teach me how to laugh, play and learn about Disney princesses. They are part of me and AI theology would not be the same without them. Each day, my family teaches me to love, live and laugh.

For my day job, I work as a Data Science manager in a large US bank. This job challenges me daily to grow as a leader, an individual and as a technologist. All of this in turn enriches my writing. Working there has also open doors for me to speak in meet ups and internal forums. I have also enjoyed the opportunity to mentor data scientists as I have been mentored in many important junctures of my career. I used to see my career as a means to an end, separate from the rest of my life. I now see it as an integral part of shaping me into a richer individual as well as an avenue to serve the world while still providing for my family.

I started my education completing a degree of Political Science from Davidson college. I then have spent over 17 years working for the bank doing finance and marketing analytics. While doing that, I had an opportunity to complete an MBA at Regent University in 2006 and an MA in Theology at Fuller seminary in 2016. Yes, I like to study. Beyond that I have been involved in different churches doing volunteer ministry for years and occasionally traveling to meet with other brothers sisters in the global church.

In my down time, with the generous help of my children, I build beautifully imperfect masterpieces with Legos.