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About the Founder Marcio Dpaulla Master Security Training Instructor · TSA Seattle International Airport Founder & CEO · AskMarcio.com | Serafim Dpaulla Consultancy Educator · Business Strategist · Homeland Security Expert 30+ Years Experience Homeland Security Finance & Accounting AI & Cybersecurity Education & Mentorship EN · PT · ES Get in Touch LinkedIn Profile 30+Years of Experience 3Languages 2Countries 100+Training Sessions 30%Client Revenue Growth Marcio Dpaulla - Renton, Washington, USA My Story Built on three decades of service, strategy, and learning My journey began in Brazil, where I spent over two decades building expertise across healthcare administration, publishing, business consulting, and education. From supporting medical operations at Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia to leading a major faith-based publishing organization in São Paulo, I developed a deep foundation in organizational leadership, financial stewardship, and cross-functional team management. In 2010, I founded AskMarcio.com and Serafim Dpaulla Consultancy - two platforms born from a simple belief: that expertise should be shared, not hoarded. Over the years those platforms have helped clients across the U.S. and Latin America grow revenue, modernize operations, and navigate cross-border compliance. Moving to the United States opened the next chapter. As a credentialed Career Technical Education professor in California, I designed curriculum in accounting, business, and technology for adult learners at Martinez Adult Education and Mt. Diablo Unified School District - helping hundreds of students earn nationally recognized certifications. Today, as a Master Security Training Instructor at Seattle International Airport, I lead TSA training operations, shape officer readiness, and serve on the Transportation Security Support Team - including deployment to the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. AskMarcio.com continues alongside that mission, making free accounting education accessible to the world. What I Do Six pillars of expertise 🛡️ Homeland Security & Training Master Security Training Instructor at SEA-TAC. I design and deliver federally mandated TSA training programs, conduct Level 3 assessments, mentor officers, and lead national deployment missions through the TSST. 📊 Finance, Accounting & Consulting 30+ years spanning US GAAP, IFRS/CPC, financial strategy, budgeting, payroll, taxation, and cross-border compliance between the U.S. and Brazil. Registered with CRA-SP (Brazil). 🤖 AI, Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation Published author of QuantumShield 2.0. I guide organizations through AI adoption, process automation, CRM implementation, and cybersecurity awareness strategy. 🎓 Education & Curriculum Design California-credentialed CTE educator with 8 years teaching accounting, business, and technology to adult learners. Authorized proctor for MOS, QuickBooks, and Adobe certifications. 🌎 Multilingual & Multicultural Leadership Fluent in English, Portuguese (native), and Spanish. I bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in international negotiations, cross-border operations, and inclusive team environments. 🚀 Business Strategy & Growth CEO and Principal Consultant with a track record of increasing client revenue by 30%, delivering 100+ training sessions, and building scalable systems across two continents. Career Journey A career built across industries, borders, and decades 🛡️ May 2024 - Present Master Security Training Instructor (MSTI-TSO) Transportation Security Administration · Seattle International Airport, SeaTac, WA Lead mission-critical training and workforce development at one of the most complex aviation hubs in the United States. Design and deliver federally mandated programs, mentor Assistant Training Instructors, and conduct Level 3 Assessments. Member of the TSST, deployed for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration. Also serve as Network Information Officer (NIO) and Passenger Support Specialist (PSS). TSST · National Deployment NIO · Intelligence Officer PSS · Inclusive Screening ✈️ August 2022 - May 2024 Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Transportation Security Administration · Seattle International Airport, SeaTac, WA Operated state-of-the-art screening technology including CT scanners, AIT body scanners, CAT-2 biometric systems, and ETD detection. Achieved >90% accuracy on Threat Image Projection evaluations. Performance led directly to promotion as Master Security Training Instructor. CT · AIT · CAT-2 · ETD Certified >90% TIP Accuracy 💼 February 2010 - Present Founder & CEO · Accounting Specialist AskMarcio.com | Serafim Dpaulla Consultancy · United States & Brazil Founded and lead two cross-border platforms dedicated to financial consulting, digital transformation, and inclusive education. Advise clients on US GAAP and IFRS/CPC compliance, business structuring, and AI adoption. Increased a major client's annual revenue by 30%. Delivered 100+ training sessions in finance, leadership, and technology integration. CEO · Principal Consultant +30% Client Revenue US GAAP · IFRS/CPC 🎓 December 2014 - July 2022 Lead Professor - Career Technical Education Martinez Adult Education & Mt. Diablo Unified School District · Martinez & Concord, CA Credentialed CTE educator delivering high-impact instruction in accounting, business administration, and digital communication technologies over 8 years. Canvas LMS administrator, interim department chair, and WASC accreditation contributor. Authorized proctor for MOS, QuickBooks Certified User, and Adobe Certified Associate certifications. CA Teaching Credential · UC Berkeley MOS · QuickBooks · Adobe Proctor Canvas LMS Administrator 📚 February 2000 - August 2012 Executive General Manager Igreja Presbiteriana Independente do Brasil · São Paulo, Brazil Led strategic operations, content production, and cross-functional team leadership for a major faith-based publishing organization serving communities across Brazil. Oversaw editorial planning, production, marketing, distribution, budgeting, and board-level reporting. Executive Leadership · São Paulo Publishing · Editorial · Distribution 🏥 July 1993 - September 2000 Administrative Assistant · Medical Coordinator Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia · Avar├⌐ & Belo Horizonte, Brazil Seven years of administrative and coordination support across two major Brazilian hospitals. Managed patient records, scheduling, inter-departmental communications, compliance, and financial reporting. The foundation for a career built on precision, integrity, and service. Healthcare Administration · Brazil Honors & Recognitions Recognized for excellence in service and leadership 🏅 Model Officer Recognition - 1st & 2nd Quarter 2024 Awarded by the Transportation Security Administration for exemplary service and professional excellence as a Transportation Security Officer at Seattle International Airport. 🏆 TSA Individual Cash Award - NRB Recognized by the TSA for outstanding contributions to national security operations and for going above and beyond the standard requirements of the role. 🎓 Friend of Adult Education Award Honored by California Contra Costa Adult Education for sustained commitment to accessible, high-quality adult education and lifelong learning advocacy in the community. 📖 Published Author - QuantumShield 2.0 Author of QuantumShield 2.0: Mastering Cybersecurity in the Quantum Age - a forward-looking guide on cybersecurity strategy in the era of quantum computing and AI. 🇺🇸 2025 Presidential Inauguration Deployment Selected for the Transportation Security Support Team (TSST) for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration - one of the highest-profile national security assignments in TSA. 📈 30% Client Revenue Growth Delivered a measurable 30% increase in annual revenue for a major consulting client through targeted financial strategy, operational redesign, and process automation. Education A lifelong commitment to learning 🎓 2025 - PresentAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice (In Progress)Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA 🛡️ 2023 - 2024Associate Degree - Homeland Security Certificate ProgramDes Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA 📜 2014 - 2017Designated Subjects CTE Teaching CredentialUniversity of California, Berkeley 💼 2009 - 2011Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Finance ManagementCentro Universitário Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil 📊 2014Accounting Specialist Program CertificateMartinez Adult Education, Martinez, CA 🏛️ OngoingFEMA Certifications - ICS-100, ICS-200, NIMS & moreFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Languages Connecting the world through language 🇧🇷 Portuguese Native / Bilingual 🇺🇸 English Full Professional 🇪🇸 Spanish Intermediate Professional Professional Affiliations Connected to the best in the field 📋California Commission on Teacher CredentialingState of California 🏢Conselho Regional de Administração de São PauloCRA-SP · Brazil 🎓Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)Volunteer & Accreditation Contributor 💰California Council for Adult Education - TreasurerCCAE · Bay Area Chapter 🔐TSA Network Information Officer (NIO)Transportation Security Administration 🌐Transportation Security Support Team (TSST)National Deployment Force · TSA Ready to connect or collaborate? Whether you have a business challenge, a consulting need, or simply want to say hello - I'd love to hear from you. Send a Message AskMarcio.com - Free educational resources to help you learn smarter. Renton, Washington, USA.
