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Rodrigo Krug I turn operations into engines of global growth.

Head of Operations

For 20+ years I've scaled operations across manufacturing, supply chain and strategy — from startups I founded to projects for Embraer, Natura, Globo and Renault. Today I lead global operations at Loot Studios.

Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Working globally

Rodrigo Krug

20+

years in operations

Rodrigo Krug
About me

Engineering and operations that scale businesses

I turn industrial operations into engines of global growth — and I love the challenge. For over 20 years I've worked across manufacturing, supply chain and strategy, always connecting engineering to business results.

I've founded startups and delivered projects for Embraer, John Deere, Natura, Globo and Renault. As Founder & CEO of Cliever Tecnologia, I spent 11 years scaling one of Brazil's 3D-printing pioneers — recognized by CNI as one of the country's 22 Innovation Cases.

Today, as Head of Operations at Loot Studios, I lead production, global supply chain and B2B sales, with 5 distribution hubs worldwide and expansion into the US. In parallel, I advise technology companies as a consultant.

20+
years in operations
78
countries served
5
global hubs

Companies I've delivered projects for

  • Embraer
  • John Deere
  • Natura
  • Globo
  • Renault
  • Intelbras
Portfolio

Things I've built

Ventures I led and helped build — from concept to operation.

Cliever Tecnologia ★ Featured 2011 — 2022

Cliever Tecnologia

A pioneer in 3D printing and filaments in Brazil.

I founded and led Cliever for 11 years — recognized by CNI as one of Brazil's 22 Innovation Cases. We built the first Brazilian SLA 3D printer (SL1) and our own filaments, exporting to 15+ countries.

My role: Founder & CEO

11 anos
leading the company
15+
countries served
50+
professionals led
Manufatura Aditiva Impressão 3D Hardware Startup
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MyMiniCase ★ Featured 2026

MyMiniCase

Custom-fit protection for miniatures, generated in seconds.

A platform that creates, in seconds, a 3D-printed protective case shaped to the exact form of each painted miniature. The hobbyist uploads the model and gets a perfect fit — affordably solving a problem that costs millions of collectors hours of work and money.

My role: Founder & Creator

Segundos
to generate a case
3 idiomas
global reach
100%
in the browser
SaaS Impressão 3D Produto Inovação
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Melhor Filamento ★ Featured 2026

Melhor Filamento

The best price on 3D filament and resin — shipping to your door included.

A Brazilian price-comparison platform for 3D-printing filaments and resins that ranks offers by total cost (price + shipping) for each shopper's postal code, with a nearby-store map and price history.

My role: Concept, product & development

Preço + frete
Total cost, not just the price
Por CEP
Best deal for your region
Mapa
Nearby stores for pickup
Comparador de preços Impressão 3D Marketplace Geração de leads Produto digital
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Theo - beadev.ai 2025–2026

Theo - beadev.ai

Internal tools in minutes, no coding.

A platform that turns a plain Portuguese description into a complete app — database, login, reports, PDF and more — in minutes. Built for SMBs and pros tired of running their work on spreadsheets.

My role: Founder and solo creator — product vision, design and everything that makes the platform run.

Minutos
from idea to live app
40+
professional tools built-in
Sem código
anyone can build
SaaS Produto IA aplicada Inovação No-code
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Track record

Experience & skills

Over a decade turning engineering into business results.

  1. Head of Operations | Global Supply Chain

    May 2023 — Present

    Loot Studios · Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    I lead production, global supply chain and the B2B sales team, including expansion into Austin (USA).

    • Ran the Maledictionem crowdfunding: 3,000+ orders, US$ 700k+ in revenue and 60+ countries served.
    • Built and coordinate 5 global distribution hubs (USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands and Brazil).
    • Planned and ran 10+ international trade shows (Gen Con, Spiel Essen, UKGE, Adepticon), reaching 120k+ visitors.
    • Redesigned the global supply chain and implemented Lean, continuous improvement and integrated KPIs.
  2. Founder & Principal Consultant

    Jun 2022 — Present

    R. Krug Consultoria · Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Strategic consulting in industrial operations for technology companies, specializing in global supply chains.

    • Clients such as Tissuelabs (bioengineering), Digitalli Energia and Mestria.
    • I deliver production planning (PCP), process reengineering, supply chain and product development.
  3. Founder & CEO

    Jun 2011 — Sep 2022

    Cliever Tecnologia · Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    I founded and led for 11 years one of Brazil's pioneers in additive manufacturing (3D printing).

    • Recognized by CNI as one of Brazil's 22 Innovation Cases (2017).
    • Led 50+ professionals, raised venture capital and converted the company from LTDA to S/A.
    • Exported to 15+ countries across 5 continents; projects for Embraer, Natura, Globo, Intelbras and Renault.
    • Built the Cliever SL1 — the first Brazilian SLA 3D printer — and our own filaments.
  4. Technician II — Industrial Automation & Robotics

    2008 — 2012

    PUCRS · Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Industrial automation and robotics projects during my degree, building my technical foundation in manufacturing and operations.

  5. Project Manager — Operations

    2005 — 2006

    FlowerKork (Portugal) · Portugal

    First international experience, managing industrial projects and interfacing with teams and suppliers across Europe.

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Skills

Operations & Supply Chain

Operations management Global supply chain Multi-hub logistics Production planning (PCP) Lean & continuous improvement Cost reduction & KPIs

Manufacturing & Product

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Product development CAD & PCB design Industrial automation Root cause analysis

Leadership & Business

Team leadership Strategic planning International expansion B2B sales Venture capital International trade shows

Education

  • Computer Engineering

    Universidade FUMEC · 2020 — 2023

  • Control & Automation Engineering

    PUCRS · 2006 — 2013

  • Technical Degree in Mechatronics

    SENAI-RS · 2004 — 2006

Recognition

Awards & recognition

Milestones that mark a track record of innovation and results.

  • Brazil's 22 Innovation Cases

    CNI — Confederação Nacional da Indústria

    2017

  • Science & Technology Highlight

    2017

  • INFO Start Award — 16 Bits Category

    Revista INFO

    2012

  • Engineering Innovation Highlight Award

    2012

  • FIMEC Launch Award

    FIMEC

    2012

Insights

Articles & ideas

Thoughts on operations, supply chain, product and technology.

★ Featured

How to structure operations that scale globally

Five practical lessons from 20 years scaling manufacturing and supply chain — from a single factory in Brazil to 5 distribution hubs worldwide.

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Consulting

How I can help your company

I help companies structure operations, scale products and make better decisions.

Operations & Production Planning

I build tailor-made production planning (PCP) systems and reengineer manufacturing processes to scale efficiently and cut costs.

Global Supply Chain

I design supply chains with international suppliers and curate strategic partners in Brazil and abroad.

Product & Engineering

From concept to production at scale: product development, PCB and electronic circuit design.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

I implement Lean, 5S, integrated KPIs and root-cause analysis to unlock the operation's critical bottlenecks.

Let's build something together?

Whether it's a project, a leadership role or focused consulting — I'd love to hear your challenge.

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