Summary
Allan Salvador is a Principal Engineer with 11+ years designing, supervising and optimizing mechanical auxiliary systems for large hydroelectric plants and infrastructure projects across Brazil. Trained as a Mechanical Engineer (PUCPR) with post-graduate studies in Project Management and Oil & Gas, he blends hands-on equipment sizing and commissioning experience with contract and document control in refurbishment and new-build scopes. At GE Renewable Energy he leads technical direction for auxiliary systems, supports field troubleshooting and supplier coordination, and helps define state-of-the-art solutions that improve performance and reduce lifecycle costs. He has participated in over 20 hydropower projects covering diverse dam types and turbine machines (Francis, Kaplan, Bulb) and routinely interfaces with civil, electrical and third-party teams to ensure multidisciplinary compatibility. Known for pragmatic decision-making on site and clear technical communication in both Portuguese and English, Allan also mentors engineers and drives IP protection and proposal-winning technical content. Less obvious: his career combines deep field supervision experience with strategic product-introduction work, giving him rare visibility from factory floor to long-term asset performance.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
GBA – Project Management Gerenciamento de Projetos, GBA – Project Management Gerenciamento de Projetos at ISAE
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
Estácio de Sá University
Portuguese, English, Spanish