Rodrigo Barbosa E Silva is a Brazilian entrepreneur, researcher, analyst, mentor, speaker, and activist in the field of computer science. With a Ph.D. in Technology and Society (STS Studies) from UTFPR/Curitiba, he is a leading expert in public policy in science and technology, working towards promoting a more democratic and equitable technological society. Rodrigo has led numerous technological initiatives in both the public and private sectors in Brazil, conducting rigorous research and practical actions to bridge the gap between academic innovation, schools, and startups. He is particularly interested in utilizing artificial intelligence and deep learning to increase opportunities for Brazilians globally. Rodrigo is also passionately involved in tech initiatives in education such as teaching/learning, IoT, and low-cost open-hardware devices such as Arduino, Gogo Board, and Raspberry Pi. He has significant interests in platforms of e-payments, deep learning, face recognition, big data, natural language processing, and machine learning. Above all, Rodrigo is interested in promoting national technological industry advancements and exploring the potential of programming and technology as tools for emancipation, development, and freedom.