
Aquamec — SWMS & Smart Valve
Project Manager
Data Analytics, Modeling, Systems, Translation, Quantitative Evaluation


One Liner
Managed smart water system deployments in Brazilian municipalities, integrating IoT valves, monitoring software, and cross-sector stakeholders to improve distribution efficiency. Project was done with multiple partner companies and local governments and is set to be full implemented in Brazil by the end of 2025/beginning of 2026.
About The Project
Aquamec’s Smart Water Management initiative modernized municipal water systems in Brazil through a dual-offering model. The first sales point centered on self-closing pressure valves, which reduced waste, stabilized distribution, and directly lowered non-revenue water losses. Complementing this hardware, the second sales point was the Smart Water Management System (SWMS), which is a digital monitoring and analytics platform (built with Almaviva) that paired with the valves to provide real-time data on flows, leaks, and consumption. Together, the two components created an integrated solution that appealed to municipalities both for tangible infrastructure improvements (valves) and long-term operational intelligence (SWMS).
The technology comes from Aquamec's partner company Almaviva and the project spanned multiple Brazilian municipalities (e.g., Campinas, Salvador), requiring complex stakeholder management, multimillion-real negotiations, and integration of international partners. By linking financial analysis (EVA/ROI), technical systems deployment, and public-sector strategy, the initiative demonstrated how digital + physical solutions can unlock efficiency in essential infrastructure. Below you will find a basic pdf on the valve and system!


MY ROLE
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Managing deployment of smart water systems across Brazilian municipalities
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Coordinating integration of pressure valves with SWMS digital monitoring platform
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Conducting ROI and EVA analyses to support multimillion-real contract negotiations
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Aligning government stakeholders, tech partners, and investors to project goals
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Ensuring compliance with Brazilian regulations while adapting international technology

Presenting technology and learning more about other sanitation companies at the Chicago 2025 WEFTEC!
CHALLENGES
and how we solved them
Different Stakeholders had Conflicting Priorities
Framed the valves as lowering household bills right after installation while building R$300MM+ ROI models to prove sustainability.
Implementation Delays Risked Credibility
Aligned engineers with government stakeholders and tracked progress against contractual milestones, reducing delays and securing multi-year agreements.
Bringing in International Tech/Expertise with Brazilian Law Requirements

Partnered with municipalities to scout and train local engineering talent, building in-house capacity for SWMS software and valve operations while ensuring compliance and smooth deployment.
OUTCOMES & IMPACT
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R$300M+ in contracts secured with Brazilian municipalities (Campinas, Salvador)
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Project 20% reduction in non-revenue water losses through smart valve deployment
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Multi-year agreements signed, ensuring long-term adoption and recurring revenue
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Implementation delays cut by aligning engineers and government stakeholders
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More sustainable operations and compliance with environmental laws
Video of pilot project translated and presented at Salvador