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Roger Simões

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Head of Product at Straits Institute for Applied AI
📍 Brazil

Roger is a seasoned AI solutions architect with over 15 years of experience shipping technology. He currently leads a US$500M–1B AI data-center campus project in Brazil as Head of LATAM for Straits AI. As Head of Product at Straits Institute, he directs the development of multi-model AI platforms. He also holds a certificate from MIT Professional Education.

Outside of his direct professional roles, Roger is an established author, having written two books on AIs impact on work and management. His analytical abilities were recognized early on when he won a bronze medal in the Brazilian Mathematical Olympiad, showcasing a foundational passion for complex problem-solving.

He is the architect and originator of one of Brazils largest sovereign AI and data-center infrastructure projects.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of Product
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brazil
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Sovereign AI Infrastructure
He is leading the development of a US$500M-1B AI data-center campus in Brazil, focused on creating sovereign computing capabilities.
AI Operating Models
His second book focuses on the idea that the primary barrier to enterprise AI adoption is the operating model, not the technology itself.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Head of Product
Straits Institute for Applied AI
6-2024
Head of Latam
Straits AI
4-2024
Chief Technology Officer
Timberstone
7-2022 - 6-2025
Managing Director
Redwire
1-2021 - 10-2025
Head of Information Technology
Good Monster
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Education
6-2026 - 6-2026
AI System Architecture and Large Language Model Applications
MIT Professional Education
1-2022 - 8-2024
Technologist
UniBF
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