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André is the Executive Manager at PRODESP, responsible for education projects with a background in developing technological solutions for public education. A developer, teacher, and course coordinator, he has experience as a technical director and intra-entrepreneur at the education bureau of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and has cofounded an EdTech venture.