Durval Pereira is a computer scientist mastered in software engineering and artificial intelligence, focused in developing customized smart solutions and systems, using mobile and web technologies. A serial entrepreneur as well, has participated and contributed with +10 business and spin-offs, being a mentor as well for businesses and freelancers. Expert in project and team management, built his career with proactive involvements in positions from where he could contribute the most, reaching leadership and corporate management roles, acting mainly as CTO at successful award-winners startups and as Tech Lead in USA/Euro based companies. Advises public and private institutions targeting processes improvements through the application of innovation and disruptive technologies, as well as agile methods. Works with major companies, like: MongoDB, Samsung, EPSON, BlackBerry, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itaú, Danone, Disney, Peugeot, Toyota and other sharks. Also executed and maintained projects, researches and partnerships with international institutions & organizations, such as Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal) and Songs for Smiles Inc. (New York - USA).