Rafaella Cristina Mendes dos Santos

Socio-Environmental Risk Analyst | ESG & Due Diligence | Geospatial Data | Agribusiness

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Environmental Engineer with experience in socio-environmental risk management applied to investments and supply chains. Background in socio-environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and critical conformity analysis to support decision-making. Skilled in geoprocessing, spatial databases, and Brazilian and international regulations related to deforestation, sustainability, and ESG risk management.

Experience

  • Cargill (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • GIS & Planning Analyst
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Lead environmental and geospatial risk assessments supporting deforestation-free supply chains and regulatory compliance (EUDR, DCF); - Build geospatial tools and automated solutions to scale risk analysis and improve operational efficiency; - Integrate spatial data into sustainability and sourcing strategies to support business-critical, risk-informed decisions; -Manage environmental certification processes and strategic initiatives (e.g., 3S Program), enhancing traceability and reducing socio-environmental risk exposure across agricultural portfolios.

    • Trading Data & Analytics Intern
      Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 · 8 mos

      - Developed proficiency in financial and environmental data analysis to support strategic decision-making, using Python programming and GIS tools (ArcGIS and QGIS); - Created dashboards to effectively visualize and communicate key insights.

  • Projects Intern at Nova Engevix
    Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Led feasibility and concept design studies for more than 20 municipalities, including 13 municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Salvador and additional projects in Rio Grande do Sul; - Conducted environmental impact assessments, water availability studies, and technical evaluations to support infrastructure and sanitation projects; -Developed technical drawings, maps, quantity surveys, and cost estimates to support strategic planning and engineering decision-making; - Contributed to multidisciplinary engineering projects focused on efficiency, environmental compliance, and regional development.

  • Technical Support in Engineering Projects at AltoQi Tecnologia
    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 · 7 mos

    - Provided technical support for more than 100 client requests involving BIM software applications for hydraulic, sanitary, gas, and fire protection system design; - Assisted engineering professionals in improving project workflows and resolving technical issues related to BIM tools; - Contributed to the development of technical articles and educational content, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing in BIM applications.

  • Research Internship at the Integrated Environmental Laboratory at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC
    Mar 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    - Supported students and researchers in laboratory techniques and procedures; - Performed physicochemical and biological analyses of natural and wastewater samples; - Contributed to academic content development through the university’s website and social media channels; - Developed a Waste Management Plan, ensuring safety and compliance across more than 40 university laboratories.

  • Information Technology Intern at Prefeitura de Cubatão
    May 2016 - Jan 2017 · 9 mos

    - Performed computer maintenance and troubleshooting of network issues; - Managed spreadsheets and provided technical support in information technology operations.