Short bio

From the beginning of my studies in the early 2000s, I found myself fascinated by the collaborative aspect of hacker culture. Hence I got into FLOSS and became part of the Debian GNU/Linux community. In 2005, I completed a bachelor’s in Computer Science and worked as GNU/Linux instructor at the university, as well as with governments, NGOs, and law enforcement.

In 2008, I was invited to work in the Brazilian Senate for a parliamentary committee investigating online crimes committed against minors. This led to important regulatory changes in the country. I then wrote a technical book on combating human rights violations on the internet that was adopted as an official guide by the Brazilian authorities.

Later in life, I moved abroad and returned to studying music. At the Université de Montréal, I completed a major, then a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Composition & Music Technology. During this time I worked for makerspaces and artists, offering technical assistance and consulting services.

I currently teach Computer Science at Vanier College in Montreal, while actively involved in the Debian project, mostly offering my time to the New Members and Community teams.

Finally, I am an enthusiastic student of Vipassana meditation, which has brought a truly transformative journey to my life.