Chairman of the International Heavy Haul Association, currently working as Consultant at MRS Logistics, a Heavy Haul railroad operator located in southeast Brazil. PhD in Transportation Infrastructure at the Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo. Graduated as a civil engineer with a concentration in geotechnics. Graduate Certificate in Railroad Engineering - University of Delaware. Antonio is responsible for strategy and planning of the track components, a position he has held for the past 10 years. He acts in the railway area mainly in themes related to the development and innovation of materials and railway systems. Focus on the best track design and maintenance, assisting in the adoption of technologies to minimize costs and promote high reliability systems.