Lucas Carassato

Lucas Carassato earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Municipal University of Franca in Brazil, where he conducted research funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) on construction and demolition waste management and groundwater contamination, applying data analysis and developing digital tools for structural engineering analysis. He later completed an MBA in Project Management at the University of São Paulo, where his thesis focused on emerging technologies for remote construction management, including the use of 360º camera systems to support technology-driven oversight and coordination.

He is currently a PhD student in Information Systems at the E. J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University. His professional background includes roles as Project Manager and Product Owner at Leroy Merlin and other retail companies, where he served as a digital transformation leader, driving software and technology initiatives to improve efficiency and standardize processes.