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
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
Senior 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
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.
Direct line:+1 (786) 485-1755
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
Vanessa Calderon
Senior Account ManagerShe has six years of experience in the fire alarm industry and is truly dedicated to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. Her services are always tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. She takes pride in offering quick responses, effective solutions, and competitive pricing to ensure every customer’s needs are met efficiently.
Her focus is on building strong relationships and being a trusted partner for troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations. With a commitment to quality service and reliability, she helps businesses safeguard their operations with confidence and peace of mind.
Vanessa is fluent in English and Spanish.
Direct line:+1 (786) 485-1755
vanessa@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
Lily Herrera
Online SalesLily 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
Diogo Menezes
System AnalystDiogo Menezes holds a degree in Information Systems from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil, and is currently pursuing a postgraduate program in IT Project Management and Agile Methodologies at the same university. He is also taking specialized courses focused on the Oracle NetSuite ERP system, along with additional studies in programming, systems analysis, and data analysis. Diogo has experience in system analysis and programming and is currently working with our Oracle NetSuite ERP system, where he focuses on implementing improvements, addressing internal department requests, and optimizing internal processes through system enhancements.
Diogo is fluent in English and Portuguese.
diogo@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
Jesse Johnson
IT CoordinatorJesse is our IT Manager responsible for user systems support, services integration with custom software solutions, telephony services installation and support, and Cyber operations. Jesse has over 25 years’ experience in commercial and governmental organizations managing IT teams responsible for securing, installing, maintaining, and operating network devices and networked services providing 24/7/365 support of the customer and associates. His diverse career includes extensive experience in Incident Response, Cyber Operations, IT Service Management, Network Engineering, Information Systems support, Recruiting, Operations Planning and Support, Acquisitions and budget management, Project Management, Systems Integration, and Inventory Management. His secondary skills include Software Development, Business Writing, and Training and Mentoring of personnel. Jesse has held many positions where he successfully managed large teams in high stress, high risk, and resource constrained environments.
Jesse is fluent in English and has an advanced knowledge of Portuguese.
jesse@nextsecuritycorp.com
Juliane Teixeira
HR CoordinatorJuliane holds a Bachelor degree in Tourism and Hospitality, she worked as Director of Tourism for years in Tibagi -Paraná, Brazil. She led a team managing the sector and driving tourism development, enhancing her leadership and strategy skills. She lived in London for four years, working as a Marketing Executive for a Latin American Brazilian newspaper. Later, she moved to the United States, gaining experience as an Account Manager in administration and sales. She also developed strong customer service skills while working with major retailers like Neiman Marcus and Macy’s.
Juliane is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
juliane@nextsecuritycorp.com
Larissa Magalhães
AP NIB CoordinatorLarissa manages Non-Inventory Bills (NIB) at Next Security, overseeing auditing, processing, and payments. She also handles U.S. expense approvals, payroll auditing for the Brazil office, and supervises Accounts Payable (AP), auditing processes, and bank transactions. Additionally, she manages bank and credit card reconciliations and leads the development and standardization of the company’s financial processes.
Larissa is fluent in English and Portuguese.
larissa@nextsecuritycorp.com
Yan Silvestre
AP IB CoordinatorYan is responsible for auditing, creating, and processing all Inventory Bills (IB), ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. His role includes managing vendor accounts, ensuring timely payments, and negotiating extended terms and higher credit limits to optimize cash flow.
Additionally, he works closely with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinates with the RMA department to follow up on pending credit memos. With a focus on organization and financial precision, Yan strives to strengthen vendor partnerships and enhance payment processes
Yan is fluent in English and Portuguese.
yan@nextsecuritycorp.com
Amanda Cerqueira
Purchasing CoordinatorAmanda is the Purchasing Coordinator at Next Security Corp, with over five years of experience in purchasing and product management. She brings expertise in market analysis, supplier negotiation, and portfolio management, and holds an MBA from the University of São Paulo.
Known for her proactive communication and problem-solving skills, she works closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve efficiency and ensure cost-effective, high-quality procurement. With an analytical mindset and a results-driven approach, Amanda is focused on delivering smart and strategic sourcing solutions that contribute to better outcomes for customers.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
asantos@nextsecuritycorp.com
Bruno Maldonado
GM of Engineering & Product IntegrationMaldonado 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
Manager of Engineering & Product IntegrationPatrick 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
Osvaldo Suarez
Technician of Engineering & Product IntegrationOsvaldo is a seasoned Fire and Safety Technician at Next Security, bringing over 4 years of hands-on experience in fire detection and alarm systems. Osvaldo plays an essential role in the company’s operations—leading system installations, executing maintenance protocols, and supporting compliance documentation. His commitment to technical excellence and regulatory safety standards ensures clients receive reliable, responsive service across every project. His deep knowledge and approachable style make him a valued team mentor and client liaison in the field of fire protection.
Osvaldo is fluent in Spanish and English.
He can be reached at osvaldo@nextsecuritycorp.com