José Rui Godoy, a seasoned aviation professional, has 14 years of experience in flight operations supported by a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering and an Advanced Masters in Airline Operations Management. Over the years, José has had the privilege of working for a myriad of aviation giants like Embraer, Azul Airlines, and Passaredo Transportes Aéreos. In 2020, he founded Simpfly, a company dedicated to helping startup airlines and small operators to streamline flight operations activities and processes. In 2021, José co-founded Wader Aviation, a platform dedicated to connecting the aviation community to spread safety culture. He is a software development enthusiast, having worked with SCAP/Fortran, and an accomplished project manager, working with methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, Kaizen, and 5S. José is driven by innovation and entrepreneurship and loves to discuss ideas and creative solutions to problems. He is well-traveled, having been to 45 countries, and is a beer sommelier and rookie drummer in his free time. In summary, José is a well-rounded professional who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to any aviation-related endeavor.

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