Rafael Placido serves as the Director of Data & Analytics Services, leading the organization’s data platform strategy while building and developing a high-performing team of database administrators. With over 16 years of experience across SQL Server administration, BI architecture, cloud data solutions, and data engineering, Rafael combines technical depth with a passion for mentorship and team growth.

He is responsible for managing enterprise data systems, optimizing database operations, and delivering reliable, secure, and scalable platforms for analytics and business applications. Rafael also leads training and enablement initiatives to elevate the capabilities of the DBA team, ensuring continuous learning, certification, and alignment with best practices in data governance and cloud architecture.