City of Pompeia – Municipal Government

I lead the implementation of Pompeia’s public innovation agenda, connecting government, industry, academia and civil society to position the city as a reference in science, technology and innovation.

I am responsible for the design of public policies and strategic legal frameworks (including the recently approved 5G Law), and I coordinate the strategic planning of the Secretariat, with a focus on smart cities, digital transformation and ecosystem development.

Key accomplishments to date:
• Legal and institutional structuring of the new Secretariat
• Strategic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation (2025–2028)
• Coordination of the Municipal Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (COMCITI)
• Development of the Municipal Policy and Master Plan for Smart Cities
• Digitalization of city government processes via the SEI Cidades platform
• Institutional support for local innovation actors: Fatec, Sebrae, ACE, Senai, FSNT and CIESP

Keywords: public innovation · smart cities · digital transformation · science and technology policy · innovation governance · legal frameworks · local ecosystems.

Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation

Mentto

I am the founder and CEO of Mentto, a consulting firm specialized in strategic innovation, agile management, and public-private partnerships. We design and execute applied strategies, open innovation programs, and multi-stakeholder initiatives connecting companies, government, and academia.

We lead programs such as Inovaskill (corporate open innovation) and several Science for Development Centers (CCDs) in partnership with institutions like FAPESP, APTA, ITAL, and the Biological Institute.

Mentto is recognized for its hands-on approach, results-driven mindset, and consistent delivery, standing out as a regional reference in innovation with real-world impact.

Keywords: innovation culture · agile management · open innovation · public-private partnerships · CCDs · applied strategy · innovation ecosystems · executive consulting.

Founder & CEO

Centro Paula Souza

I teach cutting-edge courses in Big Data in Agribusiness and Precision Agriculture Mechanization at FATEC Shunji Nishimura, one of the most innovative public technology colleges in Brazil.

My academic focus is on training professionals with strong analytical and technological skills, prepared to operate in a data-driven, connected, and sustainable agricultural environment.

I apply active learning methods and real-world content to equip students with the competencies needed to lead innovation in one of Brazil’s most strategic sectors.

I am currently on leave from teaching duties while serving as Municipal Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Keywords: agritech education · precision agriculture · big data in agriculture · public higher education · innovation in teaching · future-ready professionals · technology for agribusiness

University Professor – Technology & Innovation in Agribusiness

Universidade da Familia

I serve as a fiscal council member at Universidade da Família, a nationally recognized Christian organization dedicated to family education and personal development.

My role involves safeguarding the institution’s financial integrity by reviewing financial statements, reports and accounting documents, with a focus on transparency and sound governance.

This is a voluntary and ministerial role, carried out with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to strengthening trusted third-sector institutions.

Keywords: fiscal council · governance · third sector · volunteer service · accountability · Christian organization · institutional responsibility.

Fiscal Council Member

ADIPA - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Indústria de Produção de Alimentos

I voluntarily coordinated the Marketing and Communications Working Group at ADIPA, a leading association in the food production sector. My work involved aligning member communication, strengthening institutional branding, and supporting a shared agenda focused on innovation and sustainability.

Keywords: food industry · strategic communication · institutional marketing · volunteer leadership · innovation and governance.

Coordinator – Marketing & Communications Working Group

Walking Together

As a local leader in Pompeia, I organized and facilitated networking events through Walking Together, a national movement that connects business leaders to promote innovation and positive impact. My role focused on convening diverse stakeholders and supporting local development initiatives through meaningful relationships.

Keywords: community leadership · entrepreneurship · innovation · strategic networking · social engagement.

Local Leader (Pilot)

Farmtec Comercio e Serviços Ltda

I co-founded and led Farmtec, an agtech startup focused on operational efficiency in agriculture. I oversaw business strategy, investor relations, product development and early-stage growth. The experience deepened my entrepreneurial skills and expanded my vision for technology-driven innovation in agribusiness.

Keywords: agtech · startup leadership · early-stage traction · angel investment · innovation in agriculture · entrepreneurial management.

Executive Director & Founder

Jacto

I led strategic innovation and technology initiatives across the Jacto Group, focusing on business development, project feasibility, tax incentive programs (Lei do Bem), and partnerships with suppliers and tech providers.

Key achievements:
• Launched a battery and charger product line for industrial applications
• Created the research lab that became CIAg – Agribusiness Innovation Center
• Led projects involving IoT, AI and data systems applied to agricultural challenges

This role bridged applied research and corporate strategy, contributing directly to the group’s technological transformation.

Keywords: innovation management · emerging technologies · applied research · corporate strategy · IoT · artificial intelligence · industrial innovation.

Technology Projects Coordinator

Supported business units in identifying strategic opportunities and launching new products and services.

A major highlight was the development and launch of the Otmis brand, focused on precision agriculture — contributing to product portfolio strategy, pricing and competitive analysis.

This role strengthened my executive skills in innovation, product development and agribusiness technology strategy.

Keywords: new business · product marketing · strategic planning · precision agriculture · market development · business innovation.

Senior Business Analyst

Dell

I managed the storage and networking product lines for enterprise and public sector segments in Brazil.

My responsibilities included product launches, competitive positioning, sales team training, and technical presentations for key clients at corporate events.

This role expanded my experience in the B2B tech market and gave me strong exposure to high-level commercial operations within a global company.

Keywords: IT infrastructure · enterprise storage · B2B sales · product launch · strategic marketing · technical events · multinational experience.

Brand Manager – Storage & IT Infrastructure

Kelow Informatica

Managed R&D projects in the information technology sector, focused on developing and launching computer and notebook lines for both corporate and consumer markets.

Oversaw product portfolio planning, competitor analysis, and supplier development, working with partners from Brazil, China and Taiwan.

This experience broadened my technical foundation in IT and strengthened my skills in product innovation and international sourcing.

Keywords: R&D · IT hardware · product innovation · notebooks · international suppliers · Linux · tech portfolio · corporate market

R&D Manager

Professional with over 25 years of experience in management, innovation, and business development.
Engineer from Poli-USP and MBA from FIA, I hold strategic positions across both public and private sectors, with strong articulation among companies, government, academia, and civil society.

Currently, I serve as the Municipal Secretary for Science, Technology and Innovation of Pompeia, leading the city’s agenda on public innovation policies, digital transformation, and smart cities. In the private sector, I am co-founder of Mentto, a consulting firm recognized for its work in strategic innovation, agile management, and public-private partnerships.

I have taught courses on technology and agribusiness at FATEC Shunji Nishimura, and I serve as a board advisor at Universidade da Família, focusing on governance and institutional impact in the third sector.

My background spans the entire triple helix of innovation, with consistent deliveries in public policy, open innovation projects, strategic planning, and talent development. This diversity strengthens my ability to articulate solutions with real impact, solid governance, and shared value creation.

Key topics: strategic innovation, digital transformation, STI public policy, smart cities, PPPs, innovation ecosystems, organizational culture, agile management, governance, ESG, and technology education.

Tiago Goulart

EDIVALDO COLOMBO CONSULTORIA LTDA (CONFECTIONERY, CANDYS E CHOCOLATES)

EXPERT IN THE AREAS OF CHOCOLATE, PEANUTS, CONFECTIONERY,CANDY INDUSTRY,BISCUIT, FAT&OIL:
Total accessory in complete projects for new production sites, expansion of production capacity for mogul line, starchless line, bubble gum, chocolates, peanut snacks, snacks extrusion, regaliz, candy bar, protein bar, coating for confectionery and packaging.
Identification and location of technologies globally level for candy, confectionery and chocolate.
Technical and financial equalization of projects and negotiations in the technology acquisition process worldwide.
Very strong network for candy and confectionery production technology and R&D in the word.
Strong knowledge of the Brazilian production chain to confectionery, candy, peanut snacks and biscuit.
Long experience in recovery projects and capacity expansion of peanut benefit line.
Consultoria e Assessoria em Inovação, Tecnologia e Operações Estratégicas Industriais.
Assessoria em projetos de Caldeiras geradoras de vapor a biomassa, centrais de refrigeração, tratamentos de efluentes, centrais de ar comprimido, subestações elétricas e construção civil.
AGRO INDUSTRIA: Processos de Originação, sistemas de recebimento, limpeza, secagem, beneficiamento e armazenagem de grãos. Concentração de proteínas , fabricação de ração animal.

INNOVATION AND  R&D
Structuring of R&DI boards.
Assistance in projects to implement innovation centers with laboratory and pilot plant.
Connections with innovation and R&D centers in Brazil, Europe and USA.
Accessory in research and development of Confectionery.

Membro da plataforma Pbis - Ingredientes Saudáveis (Ital/Unicamp/USP).

Diretor executivo ADIPA - Associação de Desenvolvimento da Indústria de Produção de Alimentos.

Membro do CODEM - Conselho de Desenvolvimento Estratégico de Marilia - Tecnologia e inovação.

DIRETOR TÉCNICO

Dori Alimentos S/A

Direção Industrial: Four productive sites.
Planejamento estratégico, plano diretor e de negócios, otimizações, revamping de processos, retomada e elevação de performance. Maximização do desempenho e resultados das equipes, melhoria continua, restruturações, racionalização logística e de operações dos sites produtivos, excelência operacional. Redução de custos, operações unitárias, balanços de massa e energéticos, gestão a vista, auditorias e certificações. Planejamento financeiro e budget anual, revisão anual corporativa da infraestrutura industrial e plano de expansão dos sites fabris, direcionamento para solução de desafios tecnológicos e aquisição de novas tecnologias de produção, infraestrutura e logística. Estabelecimento eficaz de metas e KPIs, six sigma, acompanhamento e controle sistemático do desempenho da manufatura, antecipação de cenários e planos de ações para atingimento das metas. Alavancagem sustentada da produtividade sem investimento Capex. Engenharia de processos e de projetos, ferramentas da qualidade, desenvolvimento de atividades de P&D, utilidades, manutenção, suprimentos, ambiental, eficiência energética, biomassa e crédito de carbono. Análise sistematizada de parques fabris (capacity and valuation), projetos de expansão e implantação de novos sites produtivos, digitalização de processos produtivos 4.0. 
Head de I&T:
 Sistematização de processo de gestão estratégica da inovação. Metodologias ágeis, elaboração de projetos de captação recursos financeiros/inovação Finep e outras linhas de fomento. Projetos de implantação de centro de P&DI em parques tecnológicos, ecosistemas de inovação, desenvolvimento de plataforma colaborativa para P&DI. Estabelecimento de alianças e parcerias colaborativas com centros de ciência/tecnologia/universidades no Brasil e exterior. Gestão física/financeira de projetos, P&DI, plataforma tecnológica identificando tendências inovativas globais de produtos e tecnologias de processos produtivos e patentes.

 Head of Innovation and technology - Industry Manager

Dori Alimentos S/A - Marilia SP.

Industry Manager

Grupo ZDA - CHOCOLATE

Diretor Industrial

Grupo Resende (ADM)

Industry Coordinator

Grupo Pennacchi

Ceval (Bunge). Oil, Fat and Meal.

Operations Chef

CEVAl (Bunge).

Chef Operation 

Zillo - (Atual Zilor) Oil and Fat - Soy, Sunflower and Cotton

Industry Cordinator

Longa experiência na indústria alimentícia a nível global com foco na  confeitaria, amendoim, chocolates, confectionery, snacks e fat&oil.
•Visão estratégica de mercado.
•Atualização tecnológica constante nas feiras de produto e tecnologia a nível global. 
• Conhecimento das tecnologias industriais disponíveis no mercado global (Europa, EUA, América do Sul e China).
 ESPECIALISTA EM DESENVOLVER PROJETOS DE:
•Gomas de amido, gelatina, OTC, jelly beans.
•Regaliz.
•Amendoins japonês,crocante, operacional cerealista e snacks.
•Nougat, chocolate, granulado, marshimellow.
•Drageamento e revestimento de confeitos em geral.
•Barras proteicas
•Balas (caramelo, mastigáveis, duras, drops, chicletes).
EXPERTISES
•Especialista em tecnologia de embalagens.
•Estruturação de P&DI.
  Profundo domínio das tecnologias conjugadas com mogul  para gomas (NID, Winkler, Makat, Hansel, Tanis, Chocotech), linhas de regaliz (Extrufood/Imar) e torradores de amendoim - Aeroglide, Proctor.
•P&D - novos produtos e formulações. 
Extrusão de snacks.
•Comprovada capacidade em planejar e implementar projetos de aumento de desempenho industrial.

EXPERIÊNCIA INTERNACIONAL:
•Missões tecnológicas e prospecção de novos negócios.
•Visitas aos principais players de tecnologias industriais.
•Congressos e feiras - visitante e expositor (Pack Expo Chicago e Las Vegas, Sial Paris, IBA, ISM, Interpack, ProSweets).Realização de parcerias estratégicas com centros de inovação na Europa e EUA.
•Desenvolvimento de produtos (P&D), processos industriais e try-out de tecnologias.
•Atividades em parques industriais
Desenvolvimento acadêmico em universidades dos EUA e Europa.

DESENVOLVIMENTO ACADÊMICO
•MBA em Gestão Internacional da Inovação – PUC/PR / Université Thechnologie de Compiégne – France – 2011/2012/2013.
•Especialização em Engenharia da Produção – UNESP – 2008/2009.
•MBA Executivo Internacional – FGV/OHIO University EUA – 2006.
•MBA Executivo em Gestão Empresarial FGV – 2004/2005.

Extensão Universitária Internacional:
•Innovation – Université de Technologie de Compiégne – France 2012
•Macroeconomic Risk Management – Columbia University – New York – EUA 2010.
•Propelling Innovation – University of Califórnia – Berkeley – EUA  2009
•Empreendedorismo - Babson Executive College Massachusetts EUA  2007.
Estudou: 
•Administração  em  Gestão de Negócios – UNIVEM Marilia SP
•Engenharia Elétrica - Unimar Marilia SP
•Física - UEM  Maringá PR.
•Matemática - Unimar  Marilia SP
edivaldo.colombo1721@icoud.com
F: +55 (14) 99773 5157

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