Team
PUBLISHER
Boris Feldman is an engineer and journalist with 50 years of experience in automotive journalism. He competed in the legendary Mineirão races and on tracks in several countries. He edited automotive sections for various newspapers (Última Hora, Diário de Minas, Jornal de Minas, Jornal de Casa, Jornal do Shopping, Estado de Minas, and Hoje em Dia). He also created and hosted television programs (AutoPapo and Vrum) and is responsible for the AutoPapo program, broadcast on radio stations in numerous Brazilian cities. He collects classic cars and has served as president of the Veteran Car Club of Minas Gerais.
Boris Feldman is an engineer and journalist with 50 years of experience in automotive journalism. He competed in the legendary Mineirão races and on tracks in several countries. He edited automotive sections for various newspapers (Última Hora, Diário de Minas, Jornal de Minas, Jornal de Casa, Jornal do Shopping, Estado de Minas, and Hoje em Dia). He also created and hosted television programs (AutoPapo and Vrum) and is responsible for the AutoPapo program, broadcast on radio stations in numerous Brazilian cities. He collects classic cars and has served as president of the Veteran Car Club of Minas Gerais.
MARKETING AND PLANNING
Eduardo Gomes is a business administrator specializing in business development, marketing, and strategic management. He previously owned a restaurant in Fernando de Noronha, produced beers for the Colorado brand, and is a partner at Cervejaria Sátira. He has also worked in the commercial and intelligence areas of Suzano, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, and Cia. Providência.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Arley Andrada Maria is certified in Machine Learning by Stanford University and holds a degree in Computer Science from PUC Minas. He worked as a Systems Architect at Fundep/UFMG and as Project Manager of PingIFES (winner of the 2006 IT and Government Award). He created systems used by several educational institutions across Brazil. He is also a full stack developer and entrepreneur.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Felipe Boutros has been a journalist since 2003. He has worked for several automotive publications. For 10 years, he served as deputy editor of the vehicle supplement at Sempre Editora publications (O Tempo, Super Notícia, and Pampulha), where he covered the world’s major auto shows. He hosted the program Band News em Alta Rotação and was a finalist for the Abraciclo Award. He also worked as an economics and politics reporter at the newspaper Hoje em Dia.
DEPUTY EDITOR
Marcelo (Jabulas) Ramos holds a degree in Social Communication (Journalism) and an MBA in Digital Marketing. He has worked as a reporter and editor for media outlets in Belo Horizonte and has been covering the automotive sector since 2002, with experience across several publications. He has also covered vehicle launches and auto shows in Brazil and abroad.
REPORTER
Eduardo Rodrigues is a journalist graduated from UFOP, with a specialization in automotive journalism from Faculdade Cásper Líbero. He produced and hosted the automotive program Garagem Plural and the column Ligando os Motores on Esporte Plural, broadcast on Plural web radio. He completed an internship at FlatOut and produced freelance content for the portal Autos Segredos as a reporter and photographer.
REPÓRTER
Julia Vargas is a journalist graduated from PUC Minas and chose journalism due to her passion for reading and writing, as well as her interest in producing podcasts and videos. At AutoPapo, in addition to covering market news and travel vlogs, her main focus is on service-oriented content that helps simplify mobility for the public. She also enjoys talking about literature, cinema, music, and sports.
REPÓRTER
Lucas Silvério is a journalist graduated from UFMG. Passionate about motorcycles, he represents the team mainly in two-wheel topics, bringing the latest market news, maintenance tips, safety guidance, and drivers’ rights and duties. In a clear and accessible way, he shows readers that motorcycles are also among the most beloved vehicles on the road.
MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR
André Almeida is a journalist with a postgraduate degree in cinema, a screenwriter, and a multimedia editor with experience in television, radio, and web. He worked as a producer on the TV programs Vrum, Viação Cipó, and TV Verdade for TV Alterosa, an SBT affiliate in Minas Gerais. He also works as a screenwriter for television programs, corporate institutional videos, web content, and commercials.
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Amanda Borges is a filmmaker graduated from PUC Minas. At AutoPapo, she is part of the team responsible for capturing, editing, and scheduling audiovisual content on social media, especially on the YouTube platform. She also works as a director and screenwriter of short films and is currently in the distribution phase of her most recent work, Do Outro Lado da Serra. She believes that a strong script and good editing are what make a story memorable.
DESIGNER & MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Gabriel Fernandes is a graphic designer and videomaker at AutoPapo, with 10 years of experience transforming ideas into creative and engaging audiovisual content. Specialized in all stages of production, he works from video capture and editing to motion design creation. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on impactful visual storytelling, he helps deliver high-quality, dynamic, and innovative automotive information to the AutoPapo audience.
COMMERCIAL
Eduardo Piau is a professional with 15 years of experience, focused on commercial and management roles. He has provided consulting services in the consumer sector as well as in the digital and real estate markets. He holds a postgraduate degree in Management from Fundação Dom Cabral and has extensive experience in strategic planning and in the development and management of sales teams.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Pedro Januzzi is a journalist graduated from PUC Minas and a postgraduate student in Marketing, Branding, and Growth Hacking at PUC-RS. He began his journey at AutoPapo as an intern and currently works as a social media manager, responsible for planning and managing the brand’s social media channels. He played a key role in consolidating the project’s digital presence among the leading players in the automotive sector in Brazil. He is also passionate about communication, soccer, and video games.
DEVELOPER & DATA ANALYST
Uriel Andrade, graduated in Computer Science from PUC Minas, combines his enthusiasm for innovation with solid experience in software development and data analysis. At AutoPapo, he applies his expertise to create intelligent solutions, improve website performance, optimize processes, and transform raw data into high-value strategic insights. With an analytical mindset and a solution-oriented approach, he integrates technology, development, and data to deliver efficient and innovative results.
PARTNER
Tiago Espíndola is a screenwriter, editor, and video director with more than 15 years of experience. He served as Director of Photography for Vrum, a program broadcast nationwide on SBT. He has worked as a writer and director of music videos, corporate institutional videos, and documentaries, as well as directing projects for various artists. He holds a degree in journalism and began his career as an editor and later as a director in the production of DVDs for the worship ministry Diante do Trono.