Celso Fraga De Andrade

Celso Fraga is a dynamic executive leader with a rare blend of technology skills, social sciences expertise, and sharp business acumen. He excels at defining and executing strategy, developing new markets, and driving profitable growth, even in challenging start-up and turnaround environments. Celso's unique strength lies in his ability to integrate deep business objectives with cutting-edge technological tools, and a strong understanding of human factors. He's a seasoned leader who has successfully built and led high-performing teams through periods of rapid growth and economic turbulence.

• Judge [Professional], Tribunal de Justiça Arbitral -do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 12/01/02
• Executive Business Management, Fujitsu Australia Limited, 07/01/96
• Certified Marketing Specialist (CHRS), Australian Institute of Management, 08/01/95
• Certified Interpreter and Translator (English<>Portuguese<>Spanish), NAATI, 08/01/94, 16533
• Cinematographer, TAFE NSW, 12/01/93

- Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 12/01/15, 09/30/16, provided critical security consultancy and advisory services for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, contributing to the design and implementation of a comprehensive security framework Led the integration team, collaborating with multi-agency stakeholders to effectively mitigate risks and enhance operational readiness for a high-profile international event.

- School attendance - Bolsa Familia program, 01/01/07, 07/31/07, designed and deployed a crucial program to prevent child absenteeism in public schools, directly supporting the 'Bolsa Familia' government subsidy initiative This work ensured families received vital monetary aid, effectively reducing child labor and promoting consistent educational engagement for vulnerable children. 

- Brazilian e-Passport, 11/01/04, 03/31/05, led the development and implementation of biometric authentication for the Brazilian e-Passport, achieving full ICAO compliance. This project significantly enhanced national security and facilitated smoother international travel by integrating cutting-edge biometric technology. 

- Colombian Social Security, 05/01/98, 12/31/98, successfully executed the first implementation of biometrics for identity authentication within the Colombian social security system. This innovation streamlined the payment of social security benefits, enhancing security and efficiency for beneficiaries. 

- Conavi Bank Biometric Authentication - Colombia, 02/01/97, 11/30/98, directed the pioneering implementation of biometric authentication for banking applications at Conavi Bank. This project established a new standard for client identity verification, significantly improving security and customer experience in financial transactions. 

- Brazilian Congress, 05/01/98, 07/31/98, orchestrated the initial implementation of fingerprint biometric authentication for legislators casting votes in the Brazilian Congress Chamber. This project dramatically enhanced the integrity and security of the voting process, ensuring accurate and verifiable legislative decisions. 

- Wooworths Supermarkets, 08/01/93, 04/30/94, managed the first mass rollout of applied biometrics for time and attendance across over 700 Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia. Successfully deployed a fingerprint-based system utilised daily by over 110,000 employees, dramatically improving the accuracy and efficiency of time management across the enterprise.

• Psychotherapist, Auriculotherapist and Phytotherapist, Hospital Esp. Maria de Nazaré - NEAM - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, 1 year, Health, Weekly day attending sessions of Psychotherapy, Auriculotherapy and Phytotherapy for the underprivileged.
• Safety and Emotional Support, Schoolies.com, 11/01/23, 11/30/23, 1 month, Children, Provide direct relief, safety and support to young people during Schoolies/Leavers Week.

• English, Native or bilingual proficiency
• Spanish, Native or bilingual proficiency
• Portuguese, Native or bilingual proficiency
• Italian, Professional working proficiency