Pedro Lima Forster
Seville,OH
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Group Leader
Sherwin-Williams
03.2022 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and providing clear guidance to team members.
- Developed strong relationships with BU's through exceptional communication skills and strategic problem-solving, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the group.
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Built a high-performing team by recruiting top talent and cultivating a collaborative work environment that fostered innovation and growth.
- Led the successful completion of numerous projects by effectively allocating resources, managing risks, and communicating progress updates to stakeholders.
- Enhanced company reputation through successful delivery of projects that exceeded business expectations in terms of quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas of improvement and implementing effective solutions, resulting in reduced operational costs.
R&D Scientist
Sherwin-Williams
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Development of various analytical methods to support research and development at all product stages
- Management of analytical chemistry activities both internally and at contract laboratories including analytical method development & validation, quality testing and stability activities
- Preparation and/or review of written documents including technical reports, customer report, stability protocol & report, specification, etc
- Analytical characterization of polymers, raw materials, additives and pigments
- Collaboration with department and company colleagues to execute assignments
- Presentation of results in department and company meetings
- Serving as analytical lead in multidisciplinary project teams and/or sub-team meetings within the company
- Performing hands-on experiments, documentation, and data review and providing significant contributions and oversight to contract labs for protocols, deviations, investigations, reports, stability data, trending, shelf-life/retest dating, using where applicable, current regression analysis practices and other relevant statistical techniques.
Senior Staff Chemist
Sherwin-Williams
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Using a range of software, techniques and equipment (FTIR, Raman, NMR, DSC, TGA, GC/MS, XRF, Pyr-GC/MS, HPLC, SEM, TEM) to carry out research and analysis
- Analysing and interpreting data
- Making sure that data is accurately recorded in accordance with guidelines reporting and presenting results
- Keeping up to date with scientific and technical developments
- Ensuring that health and safety standards are adhered to preparing product licence documentation
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and research/scientific staff developing new analytical methods.
Instrumental and Analytical Specialist
Sherwin-Williams
03.2013 - 05.2021
- Developed, modified, and validated analytical methods used by the analytical laboratory
- Maintained, trouble-shot, and repaired laboratory equipment
- Evaluated and specified laboratory equipment
- Sourced and purchased laboratory supplies
- Analyzed FTIR, GC/MS, DSC data for qualitative and quantitative confirmations.
Graduate Research
Nuclear and Energetic Research Institute - IPEN/CNEN-SP
08.2007 - 04.2015
- High luminescent polymeric systems development
- Writing and elaborating research papers
- Contributing to value creation in the work environment through broad understanding of technology relevant to professional discipline
- Contributing to formulation of research work and improvement of existing processes/products under guidance of more senior staff
- Interpreting research results with a broad view on technology context
- Designing and carrying out experimental programs
- Placing required orders and requisitions to complete experimental set ups
- Establishing contacts and networks with internal/external customers under the guidance of supervisor/senior staff.
Education
Ph.D. in Sciences -
University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil04.2015
M.Sc. in Sciences -
University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil07.2010
Bachelor in Polymer Technology -
State University of São Paulo Júlio de Mesquita Filho / UNESP
São Paulo, Brazil08.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft OriginLab
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Language Skills
- Social Media
- Research and Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Activity Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Music (Guitar, Bass)
- ESports (Mobile games)
- Sports (NFL, Soccer, Swim)
- Financial Interests (DJI, Nasdaq, Ibovespa, Technical Analysis)
Timeline
Senior Group Leader
Sherwin-Williams
03.2022 - Current
R&D Scientist
Sherwin-Williams
07.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Staff Chemist
Sherwin-Williams
06.2016 - 05.2021
Instrumental and Analytical Specialist
Sherwin-Williams
03.2013 - 05.2021
Graduate Research
Nuclear and Energetic Research Institute - IPEN/CNEN-SP
08.2007 - 04.2015
Ph.D. in Sciences -
University of São Paulo
M.Sc. in Sciences -
University of São Paulo
Bachelor in Polymer Technology -
State University of São Paulo Júlio de Mesquita Filho / UNESP
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