Consulting

💡 Expert Consulting & Innovation Partnerships

Prof. Dr. Cristiano André da Costa leverages over 30 years of experience in Applied Computing Science, leading research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) initiatives. As the Director and Founder of SOFTWARELAB (Unisinos Laboratory of Software Innovation), Dr. Costa specializes in translating advanced academic knowledge—particularly in AI, Distributed Systems, and Health Informatics—into strategic business advantage for industry partners.

Dr. Costa has successfully managed and coordinated numerous applied research projects, ensuring robust, scalable, and cutting-edge solutions for real-world challenges.

🎯 Core Areas of Consulting Expertise

Our consulting services are centered on the strategic implementation of advanced computing technologies, with a strong emphasis on future-proofing infrastructure and products.

Category Focus Areas & Industry Relevance
Digital Health & HealthTech Health Informatics: Software infrastructure for electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, and medical technology integration. IoT in Health (IoHT): Pervasive and ubiquitous monitoring solutions for remote patient care and smart hospitals.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Applied AI/ML: Developing and deploying customized machine learning models for prediction, classification, and optimization. Data Analysis: Strategic data utilization and data science for process improvement and competitive intelligence.
Distributed & Edge Computing Cloud & Edge Architectures: Designing resilient, scalable, and optimized solutions using Cloud, Fog, and Edge computing paradigms. Mobile & Context-Aware Systems: Developing responsive, context-aware applications for mobile and ubiquitous environments.
System Interoperability & Semantics Semantic Web: Ensuring data exchange and harmonization across disparate systems (crucial for federated learning and large-scale data aggregation).

🗣️ Speaking & Keynote Engagements

Dr. Costa is available as a keynote speaker and thought leader for conferences, corporate events, and internal training sessions. Topics are delivered with a focus on strategic technological foresight and real-world applicability.

  • Technological Innovation and Trends in Digital Health: The future of care delivery through AI and IoHT.

  • The Internet of Health Things (IoHT): From Wearables to Smart Hospitals.

  • Designing Software Infrastructure for Scalable Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing.

  • Research to Revenue: The Critical Role of Scientific Research in Driving Future Companies.

  • Bridging Academia and Industry: Effective Models for R&D&I Partnerships.

✅ Why Partner with Dr. Costa?

  • Proven Impact: Benefit from the experience of a CNPq Research Fellow and a researcher with an h-index > 45and over 10,000 citations (Google Scholar).

  • Innovation Leadership: Direct access to the expertise, talent, and resources of the SOFTWARELAB research group.

  • Strategic Vision: Guidance based on cutting-edge research trends, ensuring your technology strategy is future-proof.

Interested in collaborating on a project or scheduling a speaking engagement? Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.