These are the people that make Next Security your next security partner:
Bruno Marques
PresidentEntrepreneur since a young age, as a sophomore University student he saw an opportunity into the life safety and security industry and founded the company in 2012 in partnership with his brother Vinicius Marques on their college dorm.
Graduated in Finance and Accounting from the Temple University has worked at an early age in different business segments which defined him as a visionary and a passionate leader.
Bruno is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
bruno@nextsecuritycorp.com
Vinicius Marques
Vice-PresidentIn partnership with his brother Bruno, Vinicius founded the company in 2012 from their college dorm. Always with an entrepreneur mindset, Vinicius brings in technology innovations that help the company processes and immediately improve the way customers do business with Next security. Vinicius has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Temple University and has worked in a variety of areas such as Logistics, Procurement, and Finance.
He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and some French.
Direct line: +1 (786) 485-1733
vini@nextsecuritycorp.com
Yamilet Marin
Chief Operations OfficerShe supports the whole business operations, as well as account receivables and human resources. With a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from Florida International University, she has more than 15 years in business management and runs the day-to-day operations.
Yamilet is fluent in English and Spanish.
yamilet@nextsecuritycorp.com
Bruno Maldonado
CTO and Chief EngineerMaldonado is the CTO and Chief Engineer at Next Security, bringing over 20 years of expertise in technological infrastructure management. He graduated in Technology Management from Universidade Paulista (UNIP – São Paulo/Brazil). At Next Security, he leads the Technology departments, driving innovation and excellence in fire alarm systems and other technological solutions.
Maldonado holds numerous certifications, including Microsoft, Fortinet, Kidde, Bosch Fire Systems, Firelite, Silent Knight, and Wheelock. His multilingual skills in Portuguese, English, and Spanish enable him to effectively communicate and collaborate in diverse environments. Passionate about advancing technology and ensuring safety, Maldonado is a pivotal figure in the industry.
He can be reached at maldonado@nextsecuritycorp.com
Jose Abril
Senior Account ManagerResponsible for the direct customer base assistance, Jose brings hands-on experience to the team. Prior to his current position, he worked as an installer and programmer of low voltage systems (CCTV, Home Theater Systems, Smart Lighting, Automation systems, etc). He also has worked in customer service and sales assistance.
He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Mobile: +1 (786) 485-1756
Direct line: +1 (786) 485-1756
jose@nextsecuritycorp.com
Martino Serafini
Senior Account ManagerWorking at the company since 2017, Martino is responsible to grow and manage Next Security's direct customer base. With experience in customer service and sales, Martino brings knowhow about the fire systems industry to help clients to choose the best solution to their needs.
Martino is fluent in English and has advanced knowledge of Italian.
Mobile: +1 (786) 799-1385
Direct line: +1 (786) 485-1754
martino@nextsecuritycorp.com
Luccas Aidar
Senior Account ManagerAidar is Next’s sales representative. He is responsible for the direct customer assistance. Started in the fire alarm market at age 16, and worked previously with Bosch. He has large technical sales knowledge and is certified in Edwards EST3, Siemens Fire Systems, Lenel, Bosch Fire Systems, Tyco, Vault and Aritech, among other brands in the market.
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Mobile: +1 (786) 593-7386
Direct line: +1 (786) 593-7386
aidar@nextsecuritycorp.com
Cristian Whang
Junior Account ManagerCristian Whang is responsible for the direct customer assistance. Based in São Paulo, he started his sales career at his family business from an early age. He worked in Australia as a sales representative and later in Korea as international export marketing.
Cristian is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Korean.
Mobile: +1 (786) 593-7387
Direct line: +1 (786) 923-8686
cristian@nextsecuritycorp.com
Eduardo Filho
Account ManagerEduardo is responsible for providing customer support and sales assistance. He has worked directly with customer support and management, operations, and sales, in different segments, such as logistics and IT, and has established relationships with customers from several different countries in the world.
Eduardo is fluent in Portuguese, English and French.
Direct line: +1 (786) 885-0699
eduardo@nextsecuritycorp.com
Sidney Pontebasso
Account ManagerSidney is responsible for direct customer assistance. He began his sales career with multi-level marketing and also holds a degree in business administration.
Sidney is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Mobile: +1 (786) 795-6072
Direct line: +1 (786) 485-1751
sidney@nextsecuritycorp.com
Pedro Rosa
Account ManagerWith over 10 years of extensive sales experience, Pedro Rosa is an Account Manager at Next Security. His dedication lies in providing an exceptional experience, with a focus on forging enduring relationships.
Pedro is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Mobile: +1 (305) 812-0767
Direct line:+1 (786) 885-0696
pedro@nextsecuritycorp.com
Filipe Soares
Sales Account ExecutiveFilipe is an experienced professional with 3 years of expertise in customer service, sales, and prospecting new leads across various segments. He plays a crucial role in building and maintaining customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and driving sales growth.
Filipe is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Direct line:+1 (786) 495-4262
filipe@nextsecuritycorp.com
Arthur Antunes
Sales Account ExecutiveArthur is a Financial Management graduate with 5 years of experience in customer service at global companies. He excels in building strong client relationships and driving sales growth, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse needs.
Arthur is fluent in English and Portuguese.
arthur@nextsecuritycorp.com
Cesar Silva
Sales Account ExecutiveCesar Silva has 7 years of experience in the fire alarm industry He excels in building strong client relationships and driving sales growth, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse needs. With his in-depth technical knowledge in fire alarm technology.
Cesar adds significant value to every project. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
cesar@nextsecuritycorp.com
Cielo Franklin
Logistics ManagerWorking at Next Security since 2019, she started as an administrative assistant and due to her proactivity and initiative was promoted to handle the logistics part of our Company.
Cielo has an associate degree in Criminal Justice and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Direct line: +1 (786) 788-5599
cielo@nextsecuritycorp.com
Lily Herrera
RMA ManagerLily is responsible for creating and completing both client and vendor’s RMAs process (return merchandise authorization process). She is also the person who assists customers with any issues/problems they might have with the units they purchased.
She is fluent in English/Spanish.
lily@nextsecuritycorp.com
Kevin Gois
Account Payable ManagerKevin is responsible for ensuring the up-to-date payments of bills, always looking for the best deals and savings options that will promote the best prices while providing a stable cash flow. Kevin brings his experience as a financial specialist that already worked on big and small enterprises, has deep experience on all administrative processes for companies, including, but not limited to AP, AR, Audit, Bank process, Credit card reconciliations, creation and standardization of processes, training and management.
Kevin is fluent in English and Portuguese.
kevin@nextsecuritycorp.com
Fernando Celeghim
Fire and Security EngineerFernando is the fire and security engineer responsible for technical support for sales and strategic accounts with 13 years in the electronic security segment with an emphasis on detection, alarm and firefighting systems.
Fernando is fluent in Portuguese, English and Japanese.
fernando@nextsecuritycorp.com
Gabriel Procopio
Oracle ManagerGabriel, a Systems Analysis and Development graduate from Universidade de Tecnologia Bandeirantes in São Paulo, Brazil, brings extensive experience in implementing and managing Oracle solutions. He oversees our ERP and integrations, driving improvements in internal processes and fostering innovations in our systems.
Gabriel is fluent in English and Portuguese.
gabriel@nextsecuritycorp.com
Jhenes Neiva
Marketing CoordinatorJhenes, a marketing professional and design postgraduate from ESPM University in São Paulo, Brazil, has over 10 years of experience in marketing and design. At Next Security, she works on developing campaigns and promoting partner brands, as well as managing the company's visual identity. She oversees the company's website, develops sales strategies, and works on leads through Google Ads and email marketing. She also collaborates with HR in planning initiatives and creating gifts for employees. With strong skills in tools such as Power BI, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Jhenes is fluent in English and Portuguese.
jhenes@nextsecuritycorp.com
Bruno Maldonado
CTO and Chief EngineerMaldonado is the CTO and Chief Engineer at Next Security, bringing over 20 years of expertise in technological infrastructure management. He graduated in Technology Management from Universidade Paulista (UNIP – São Paulo/Brazil). At Next Security, he leads the Technology departments, driving innovation and excellence in fire alarm systems and other technological solutions.
Maldonado holds numerous certifications, including Microsoft, Fortinet, Kidde, Bosch Fire Systems, Firelite, Silent Knight, and Wheelock. His multilingual skills in Portuguese, English, and Spanish enable him to effectively communicate and collaborate in diverse environments. Passionate about advancing technology and ensuring safety, Maldonado is a pivotal figure in the industry.
He can be reached at maldonado@nextsecuritycorp.com
Patrick Amorim
Fire and Safety EngineerPatrick is a seasoned Fire Safety Engineer at Next Security, bringing over 15 years of expertise in fire alarm systems. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Anhembi Morumbi University, São Paulo, Brazil. Patrick plays a pivotal role in the company, leading technical support, and internal training programs, and providing comprehensive certifications and customer support services. Patrick's extensive credentials include certifications in several leading platforms such as Kidde, Edwards, Siemens, Eaton, Notifier, and Simplex, among others. His dedication to advancing technology and ensuring safety standards allows him to effectively communicate and innovate in the field of fire safety.
Patrick is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of fire safety solutions, Patrick welcomes inquiries and collaborations at patrick@nextsecuritycorp.com