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HMS Networks
Brazil

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Mrs. Ana Cristina Rodrigues

Board Member,
HMS Networks

Bio

I lead the business development for industrial communication and IIoT solutions in the Brazilian market for HMS Networks. I have over 30 years of experience in the industrial automation and education sectors, working with global technology manufacturers and delivering software and hardware solutions for various industrial segments.

I have a Master's degree in advanced process control engineering from the Polytechnic School of USP and I am a former university lecturer in automation courses. I am also an active volunteer leader at the International Society of Automation (ISA), where I share my knowledge and passion for new technologies. My mission is to help customers achieve operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation with HMS Networks' products and services.

Section Affiliation

Topics of Interest and Expertise

  • Industrial and OT Cybersecurity
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
  • IT/OT Convergence
  • MES

Education

São Paulo University (USP)
Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Master, 1999
Chemical Engineer
1996 To 1999
Dissertation: Neural Networks Advanced Process Simulation
Advisor: Prof. Song Won Partk

Language(s)

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Professional Associations

ISA Brazil Chair
2025 - 2025

ISA São Paulo Section Technical Director
2022 - 2025

ISA Executive Board Member
2020 - 2021

ISA Brazil Chair
2018 - 2020

ISA São Paulo Section President
2016 - 2017

ISA São Paulo Section Program Chair
2013 - 2015

Level of Education

Master’s/Graduate Degree or Above

Job History

HMS Networks
Brazil Business Manager
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
October 2023 - present

Schneider Electric Brazil
Industrial Automation Distributor Manager / Segment Specialists Manager
Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
May 2017 - June 2023

Siemens Brazil
HMI Product Manager / Water & Wastewater Leader / System Integrator Program
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
August 2007 - May 2011

Aquarius Software (Intellution / GE Digital Distributor in Brazil)
Technical Support & Instructor / Key Account Manager
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
July 1999 - July 2007