Fernanda Machado is the head of Latin America research and analysis for S&P Global Commercial Plays & Basins team. With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on upstream, her current position entails overseeing broad basin-focused research and providing insights into geology, exploratory activities, competitive landscapes, commercial and strategic remarks, and upstream trends. She holds a degree in industrial engineering and an MBA from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.