Elson Gomes holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and works at Itaipu Parquetec. He specializes in cybersecurity for industrial environments, with a strong focus on the energy sector. Elson has participated in R&D initiatives involving real-time simulation, distributed generation, equipment testing, power system protection, and the cybersecurity of industrial automation systems. He is a certified ICS/SCADA cybersecurity specialist and frequently serves as an instructor for cybersecurity training programs aimed at professionals in the power sector.