Academic and Professional Profile
- Current Position: Associate Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), engaged in the undergraduate Software Engineering program since 2011 and in the Graduate Program in Applied Computing since 2020.
- Fields of Expertise: Software Engineering, Requirements Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, team effectiveness models, human aspects in software engineering, and software engineering education.
- Institutional Role: Researcher at the Center for Software Studies, Development, and Innovation (CEDIS/UnB).
Academic Background
- PhD in Computer Science - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil (2016-2020).
- PhD thesis: “Construction and Validation of a Software Team Effectiveness Model” (2020).
- Professional Master’s in Knowledge Management and Information Technology - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB), Brazil (2005-2007).
- Specialization in Object-Oriented Systems - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB), Brazil (2002-2003).
- Bachelor’s in Data Processing - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB), Brazil (1998-2001).
- International Diploma in Coaching in Organizational Contexts from the University of London, Mexico (2013-2014).
- Certified Coach by the International School of Coaching - The Newfield Network (2006).
Research Areas
Active learning methodologies in higher education have been gaining increasing relevance in the contemporary educational landscape, largely due to advancements in the science of learning.
Cybersecurity consists of a set of practices, technologies, and methodologies aimed at protecting systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, persistent threats, …
Digital Transformation is the application of digital technologies to change business models and create new value opportunities. It involves reimagining operations and customer experiences, …
Gamification is a process that uses elements, techniques, and game design mechanics in contexts not related to games, aiming to increase user motivation, participation, and engagement. …
Requirements engineering (RE) is an interdisciplinary area of Software Engineering aimed at bridging the gap between the acquirer's and the supplier's or developer's domains.
Research area involving the development and analysis of digital technologies (especially software) with the explicit goal of generating positive social impact, without profit-making or …
Software Architecture is a fundamental field in systems engineering involving the structural organization of software components, their interactions, and the guiding principles that define …
The area of Teamwork and Soft Skills is an interdisciplinary field in project management and software development, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal and behavioral skills for the …
Products
Products created with this researcher participation (creator, supervisor, or collaborator listed in metadata).
Digital platform by CEDIS/UnB for planning, screening, extraction, and reporting of systematic literature reviews with traceability, collaboration, and reproducible outputs.
The Academic Management Support System - SAGA is a tool developed to assist academic managers in monitoring indicators for undergraduate courses.
Professional Activities and Teaching
- Professor at UnB since 2011, contributing to undergraduate teaching in Software Engineering and, since 2020, to the Applied Computing graduate program.
- He has taught courses such as Software Requirements, Process Modeling, Software Configuration Management, and Introduction to Computer Science.
- He has also taught lato sensu graduate courses in Software Engineering at UCB, Business Management at FGV, and courses at UDF Centro Universitário.
- He has professional experience since 1999 in private organizations and in the federal government, working in software engineering projects as an analyst, project manager, and team coordinator, using RUP, agile approaches, CMMI, and MPS.Br.
Contributions and Acknowledgments
- Registration of the Doarti software at the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) (2020).
- Publication of the TPA questionnaire for assessing teamwork process antecedents in software development in the journal Empirical Software Engineering (2020).
- Experience in initiatives focused on digital transformation of public services, collaborative solution design, and studies on human aspects of software teams.
Current Projects
- Digital Transformation Project - The Brazilian Federal Government’s Public Services Digital Transformation project involves research, development, and innovation in methodologies, models, and tools that promote the automation and digitalization of public services.
- Evidentia Review Project - Ongoing CEDIS project focused on the continuous research, evolution, and validation of methods, workflows, and capabilities for systematic reviews, with Evidentia Review as its resulting product.
- Software for Good - Software for Good (SpB) is a collective—a community of people and organizations, meanings, actions, solutions, feelings, and energies aligned to generate good through the use of software.
- Super-R - Educational project, part of the ‘Software Requirements’ course, an educational innovation developed by CEDIS at the University of Brasília.
- Collaborative Digital Transformation Methodology for SPU based on Service Design and User Experience - SPUX (2025-Present).
- Improving Digital Public Service for Citizens (2023-2025).
- SUPER-R Project (2023-2024).
- Digital transformation of Brazilian government public services (2020-2023).
- HASE - Human Aspects in Software Engineering (2016-Present).
- Doarti Project: development of a technological solution to improve the donation process in the Federal District (2020-Present).
Supervisory Experience
Current Supervisions
Master’s degree
Adriano Nunes Soares
Postmortem Analysis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Software Atelier
Master's Thesis in Applied Computing, University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)TopicsEmanuel Galhardo de Oliveira
Assessment of DevOps Maturity in Cloud Solutions in the Financial Sector
Master's Thesis in Applied Computing, University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)Topics
Bachelor’s Thesis
Breno Henrique de Souza
Centralization of information as support for student development in higher education at FCTE
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)TopicsDelziron Braz de Lima
Application to support mood and mental well-being
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)TopicsFellipe Pereira da Costa Silva
Application to support mood and mental well-being
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)TopicsGiulia Domingues de Alcantara
Centralization of information as support for student development in higher education at FCTE
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)TopicsMaria Eduarda D Santos Abritta F
Application of Machine Learning to the Non-Invasive Prediction of Euploidy in Human Embryos Based on Morphokinetic Data
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)Sabrina Caldas Berna
Application of Machine Learning to the Non-Invasive Prediction of Euploidy in Human Embryos Based on Morphokinetic Data
Bachelor of Software Engineering - University of Brasília (Brazil)•2025
Advisor(s)
Former Supervisions
Master’s degree
- 2025
Dione Ramos Canuto Moura
Proposal for Improving the Usability of the Interaction Between User and Corporate System of the Brazilian Army
Master's Thesis in Applied Computing, University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)TopicsSiCaPEx, the Brazilian Army Personnel Registration System, plays an essential role in the efficient management of information for personnel processes in the Brazilian Army. However, over time, an increase in operational difficulties and software performance has been observed, evidenced by the growing number of support requests related to the system's usability. This work aims to analyze the usability of SiCaPEx, examining the interaction between users and the system from 2019 to 2023, and propose improvements based on the results obtained, implementing them in a practical way. Effective personnel management in the Army directly depends on the reliability of the data processed by SiCaPEx. The methodology adopted included a quantitative-qualitative approach, which combined bibliographic research and documentary analysis to explore the usability challenges faced. The usability assessment was carried out through the SUS (System Usability Scale) questionnaire and Nielsen's Heuristic Evaluation, offering a comprehensive view of users' perceptions. The collected data were statistically analyzed using specialized software, such as SPSS, R-Studio, Iramuteq and Excel. The results indicated significant usability problems in SiCaPEx. The overall score of the SUS questionnaire was below expectations, highlighting the need for improvements in areas such as ease of learning, efficiency, memorization, error minimization and user satisfaction. These problems were highlighted by the respondents and validated by data analysis. Based on the suggestions for improvement identified, an Internal Memorandum was prepared and a FAQ (Frequency Answer the Question) was implemented to answer frequently asked questions about the system, an initiative that was well evaluated by users. It is expected that the results of this research will contribute significantly to more efficient personnel management, directly impacting the administrative and operational activities of the Brazilian Army. - 2025
Sandro Leite Furtado
Identification of additional security factors and their applicability in the gov.br identity
Master's Thesis in Applied Computing, University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)
Postgraduate Specialization
- 2014
Kleiber Damian de Souza
Assessment of Information Security Management Maturity in a Federal Public Administration Organization
Specialization in Information Security and Communications Management, UnB
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Larissa de Medeiros Torres Santos
How to Communicate Information and Communications Security Errors in Critical Software at a Federal Public Higher Education Institution
Specialization in Information Security and Communications Management, UnB
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Maurício de Almeida Silva
Proposal for Implementing Information Security Best Practices in a Systems Development Methodology in a Federal Public Administration Agency
Specialization in Information Security and Communications Management, UnB
Advisor(s)Topics - 2010
Bruno Henrique dos Santos Rebello
A Proposal of Fundamental Requirements Engineering Principles Applicable to Agile Methods
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2010
Caroline Berta
A Proposal for Software Quality Assurance Through the Verification of Test Scripts
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2010
Eduardo de Oliveira e Soares
Proposal for Using Persuasion Techniques to Address Resistance in the Software Requirements Engineering Process
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2010
Hígor Estevan do Carmo Rodrigues
Proposal for a Test Process Based on CMMI Maturity Level 3
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2010
Jairo Nóbrega Martínez
Barriers That Hinder the Use of Software Development Processes in Conservative Companies
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2010
Jeysel de Paula Martins
Proposal of RUP-Based Activities to Solve Current Problems in the UCB Software Factory
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2010
Otávio Gomes Lumba de Oliveira
Project Management Process: an approach using PMBOK and Scrum aligned with the reality of Giro Novo Company
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2009
Alexander Estevão S. Campos
Use of Wikis as a Collaborative Tool in Knowledge Management
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2009
Élcio Gomes P. Martins
Communication as a Primary Factor in Project Management
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2009
Gustavo Brito dos Santos
Comparison of MPS.BR with the ACTI Project Methodology and Monitoring
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2009
Renata Braz Ferraz
The Use of Conversational Strategies During Requirements Elicitation
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2008
Célia dos Santos de Oliveira
Proposal for Improvement in Requirements Development Based on the MPS.Br Model
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2008
Gleisse Amalia Nogueira
Proposal to Improve Requirements Management in a Systems Development Coordination
Specialization in Software Engineering, Catholic University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics
Undergraduate Research
Ana Carolina Costa César
Solution to enable financial donations through DOARTI
Undergraduate Research•2021
Advisor(s)
Bachelor’s Thesis
- 2025
Brenno Oliveira Silva, Paulo Vitor Silva Abi Acl
SUPER-R: Development of a Gamified Solution for the Requirements Engineering Course
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2025
Geraldo Victor Alves Barbosa, João Victor de Oliveira Matos
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2025
Yuri Alves Bacarias
Requirements Validation and Verification Process Supported by Large Language Models
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2024
Caio César Oliveira
Development of an Artificial Intelligence for the Improvement of Individual Assessment in Software Courses at the University of Brasília
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2024
Daniela Soares de Oliveira, Danilo Domingo Vitoriano Silva
AI model for Brazilian Sign Language translation
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2023
Júlia Farias Sousa
Analysis of students perceptions on the use of distance learning in the Software Engineering course, FGA/UnB
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2023
Luis Bruno Fidelis Gomes
Business Intelligence applied to health: monitoring dashboards for professionals in the Psychosocial Care Network
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2023
Rafael Berto Pereira
From defining software engineering guidelines to the complementary use of ChatGPT: a case study of startups in the Federal Government
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2015
Tiago Querubim
Proposal for a Set of Skills for a Scrum Master
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Giancarllo Helion Frota Soares
Proposal of a Set of Competencies for the Agile Team
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Giancarllo Soares
Proposal for a Set of Skills for an Agile Team
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Tiago dos Santos Querubim
Proposal of a Set of Competencies for a Scrum Master
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Vinicius Brito
Proposal for a Set of Skills for a Product Owner
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2014
Vinícius Maia de Brito
Proposal of a Set of Competencies for the Product Owner
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2013
Artur Potiguara Carvalho
Organizational Innovation in Software Engineering in the Context of Public Companies
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2013
Eduardo Pinto Barbosa
Validity in Software Factory Contracting Processes Based on Agile Principles
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s) - 2013
Maylon Feliz Brito
Knowledge Transfer in Software Processes in Software Factory Contracting by the Brazilian Federal Government
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2013
Tiago Gomes Pereira
Definition of Acceptance Criteria Based on Product Quality Metrics for an Agile Software Development Demand Management Process
Senior Project (Bachelor of Software Engineering) - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)Topics - 2012
Caio Appelt Resende
Restructuring the Eficiente Tool Aiming at Adapting It to BPMN Notation
Bachelor of Computer Science - University of Brasília (Brazil)
Advisor(s)
Publications (17)
- 2025
Wander Cleber Maria Pereira da Silva, CANEDO, EDNA DIAS, MARSICANO, GEORGE, FIGUEIREDO, REJANE
Fast Track for Collaborative Solutions: A Methodology for Public Service Design Workshops Supported by LLMs
26th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2025) • Porto Alegre
Topics - 2025
Elaine VENSON, SOUZA, J., CAMPOS, S., FIGUEIREDO, REJANE, MARSICANO, GEORGE, Wander Cleber Maria Pereira da Silva
Reflections on Collaborative Design: Lessons from Creating a Digital Public Service App
26th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2025) • Porto Alegre
Topics - 2024
Rejane Maria da Costa Figueiredo, PEDROSA, G. V., GARDENGHI, J. L. C., Elaine VENSON, JUDICE, M., JUDICE, A. C. B., COSTA, F. F., Wander Cleber Maria Pereira da Silva, MARSICANO, GEORGE
Reflections on Collaborative Design: Lessons from Creating a Digital Public Service App
Brasília
Topics - 2024
MARSICANO, G. C., CANEDO, EDNA, RAMOS, C. S., FIGUEIREDO, R. M. C., PEDROSA, G. V.
Digital Transformation of Public Services in a Startup-Based Environment: Job Perceptions, Relationships, Potentialities and Restrictions
JOURNAL OF UNIVERSAL COMPUTER SCIENCE, 30(6) (720-757)
Topics - 2023
MARSICANO, GEORGE, CANEDO, EDNA, PEDROSA, GLAUCO, RAMOS, CRISTIANE, FIGUEIREDO, REJANE
Digital Transformation of Public Services from the Perception of ICT Practitioners in a Startup-Based Environment
25th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, p490 • Prague
Topics - 2023
ERVEN, RICARDO CORDEIRO GALVÃO SANTANA VAN, DIAS, POLLYANNA C. O., JUBÉ, DEMÉTRIUS DE ALMEIDA, CORRÊA, GEORGE MARSICANO, CANEDO, EDNA DIAS
Avaliação de Conhecimento em Engenharia de Requisitos no Startup Gov.br
Porto Alegre
- 2022
FURTADO, S. L., MARSICANO, G. C.
Identification and Applicability of Additional Security Factors on the GOV.BR Digital Identity Platform
19th CONTECSI - International Conference on Information Systems and Technology Management • São Paulo
Topics - 2022
MOURA, D. R. C., MARSICANO, G. C.
Proposição de Melhoria de Usabilidade da Interação entre Usuário e Sistema Corporativo
19th CONTECSI - International Conference on Information Systems and Technology Management • São Paulo
- 2022
OLIVEIRA, E. G., MARSICANO, G. C.
Behavior-Driven Development applied in Agile Teams of a Financial Institution
Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia de Software - CBSoft • Curitiba
Topics - 2020
MARSICANO, G. C., DA SILVA, FABIO Q. B., SEAMAN, C. B., ADAID-CASTRO, B. G.
The Teamwork Process Antecedents (TPA) Questionnaire: Developing and Validating a Comprehensive Measure for Assessing Antecedents of Teamwork Process Quality
EMPIRICAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (DORDRECHT. ONLINE), 10664 (1-45)
Topics - 2020
BATISTA, A. C. D., SOUZA, R. M., SILVA, F. Q. B., MELO, L. A., MARSICANO, G. C.
Teamwork Quality and Team Success in Software Development: A Non-exact Replication Study
Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement (ESEM) • Bari
Topics - 2018
MARSICANO, G. C.
Processo de Aprendizagem Conversacional para a Elicitação de Requisitos: Uma nova possibilidade para a construção de relações entre engenheiro de software e seus stakeholders
Novas Ediçoes Acadêmicas
ISBN: 978-6202194716 - 2018
MARSICANO, G. C., DE OLIVEIRA, VICTOR L., DE S. MARIZ, LEILA M. R., DA SILVA, FABIO Q. B.
An initial understanding of task interdependence in software engineering
the 11th International Workshop • Gothenburg
Topics - 2017
MARSICANO, G. C., Pereira, D.V., SILVA, F. Q. B., França, C.
Team Maturity in Software Engineering Teams
11th International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement • Toronto
Topics - 2017
Pereira, D.V., MARSICANO, G. C., SILVA, F. Q. B., Ribeiro, D.M.
Team Maturity in Software Engineering Teams: a Work in Progress
2017 IEEE/ACM 10th International Workshop on Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering (CHASE) • Buenos Aires
Topics - 2016
FREITAS, S. A. A., SILVA, WANDER C. M. P., MARSICANO, GEORGE
Using an Active Learning Environment to Increase Students' Engagement
2016 IEEE 29th International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET) • Dallas
Topics - 2016
MARSICANO, GEORGE, MENDES, FABIANA FREITAS, FERNANDES, MAURICIO VIDOTTI, FREITAS, S. A. A.
An Integrated Approach to the Requirements Engineering and Process Modelling Teaching
2016 IEEE 29th International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEET) • Dallas
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- Professional Address: University of Brasília, UnB Gama Campus, Brasília - DF, Brazil.
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