Danilo Ferreira de Souza

How has IEEE helped you in your career journey?

IEEE is not just an extensive professional network — it is also a powerful tool for professional growth. I advise young technologists to see IEEE membership as an opportunity to leverage both personal development and career advancement. By joining IEEE, young professionals gain access to an extensive database of scientific material that can be used in their daily activities. Beyond enriching their general knowledge, they can access high-quality sources when drafting reports, technical documents, analyses and consulting works. Moreover, they are introduced to major conferences and technical events worldwide through IEEE. Attending these events can expand their technical knowledge and integrate them into a global community — a great network of professionals working together for the common good.

What’s the hottest technology in the next 10 years?

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are gaining ground. In the electrical sector, they will be significant for the training and qualification of professionals, offering safer and more effective ways to simulate field operations and hazardous scenarios.