Leadership Team

Meet the Team Behind Bliik

93+ years of combined experience building enterprise healthcare and AI solutions. We're solving the ABA therapy waitlist crisis with technology that puts families first.

Elton Bicalho, CEO of Bliik

Elton Bicalho do Carmo

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

29 Years Building Enterprise Solutions Across Healthcare, Government & Social Impact

Elton founded Bliik after witnessing firsthand how families struggled with 6-month waitlists for ABA therapy. As a father and veteran software architect with nearly three decades of experience, he knew technology could solve this problem. His vision: make qualified ABA therapy accessible to every family, regardless of location or income.

With a track record of building market-leading systems across healthcare, government, and education, Elton brings deep expertise in HIPAA-compliant platforms, AI-powered analytics, and scalable cloud architectures. He's not just building software—he's building a movement to transform autism care.

Key Achievements

Published Researcher: Co-authored two peer-reviewed papers in MOJ Ecology & Environmental Sciences (2025) on AI-driven chronic disease prevention and cultural scoring frameworks
Published Author: Co-authored "Artificial Intelligence and Autism: A Parent's Guide to New Possibilities" (2025, 449 pages, 5.0★ rating) - A comprehensive guide bridging complex AI technology with real family life for autism care
e-Lege Political ERP: Led company to 60% market dominance across Brazil, managing campaigns, voter data, and analytics for major political organizations
Amazon Rainforest Protection: Pioneered RFID and IoT-based timber traceability system to prevent illegal logging (featured by Reuters)
Geo-Obras Anti-Corruption Platform: Developed GIS-based public works oversight system that became a national model for fiscal accountability across Brazil
U.S. Federal Government: Current contractor, building secure government applications with ASP.NET Core and Azure
PreventX AI & Bliik: Co-founded dual healthcare ventures achieving measurable impact—organizations supported have seen healthcare cost reductions

Credentials & Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Developer Associate
Azure AI Fundamentals
Azure Data Fundamentals
U.S. Public Trust Clearance
Master's in Software Engineering - University of Maryland
Stanford AI Professional Program
Azure Cloud Architecture .NET & C# Enterprise ERP Systems Healthcare AI IoT & Embedded Systems HIPAA Compliance Leadership & Strategy Author
Lincoln J Bicalho, CTO of Bliik

Lincoln J Bicalho

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

18 Years Architecting AI-Powered Systems Across Healthcare, Government & Technology

Lincoln co-founded Bliik with a mission to leverage AI and modern software architecture to eliminate barriers to autism care. As CTO, he leads all technical development, ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and clinically reliable. His background in AI engineering and Clean Architecture drives Bliik's innovation in matching algorithms and automated workflows.

Lincoln is also a published researcher, with peer-reviewed work on AI's role in chronic disease prevention. He combines academic rigor with real-world engineering expertise, having built systems for government transparency, healthcare analytics, and enterprise automation across multiple countries.

Key Achievements

Published AI Researcher: Co-authored two peer-reviewed papers in MOJ Ecology & Environmental Sciences (2025) on AI-driven chronic disease prevention and cultural scoring frameworks
Published Author: Co-authored "Artificial Intelligence and Autism: A Parent's Guide to New Possibilities" (2025, 449 pages, 5.0★ rating) - A comprehensive guide bridging complex AI technology with real family life for autism care
Legislative Investigation Lead: Led technical investigation for Brazilian State Congress (CPI dos Frigoríficos), conducting big data analysis with Apache Spark and geospatial analytics
HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Platforms: Architected systems achieving documented reductions in healthcare costs while expanding access to underserved communities
U.S. Federal Government: Current contractor, developing full-stack applications with ASP.NET Core, Angular, and Azure DevOps
Political Campaign ERP: Co-led development of e-Lege platform serving 60% of Brazil's political campaigns with data analytics and geospatial tools

Credentials & Certifications

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Azure Developer Associate
Azure AI Fundamentals
U.S. Public Trust Clearance
Master's in AI Engineering - University of Maryland
AI Engineering Clean Architecture Blazor & MAUI Azure DevOps CQRS & Microservices Healthcare Analytics Neural Networks & ML Author
Emanuel Santana, Chief Education Officer of Bliik

Emanuel Santana

Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer

20 Years Transforming Education Through ABA & Digital Innovation

Emanuel co-founded Bliik with a deep commitment to ensuring every child with autism receives high-quality, evidence-based education and therapy. As Chief Education Officer, he oversees all clinical education programs, therapist training curriculum, and quality assurance protocols. His two decades of experience in autism education and ABA therapy ensure that Bliik's platform delivers not just access, but excellence in care.

Emanuel's career has been defined by innovation in educational technology and a relentless focus on measurable outcomes for children with autism. He has pioneered digital learning platforms, developed evidence-based intervention programs, and trained hundreds of educators and therapists. His expertise bridges the gap between clinical best practices and practical implementation, making ABA therapy more effective and accessible.

Key Achievements

ABA Education Leadership: Developed comprehensive ABA training programs and digital learning platforms that have educated thousands of children with autism, achieving documented improvements in communication, social skills, and daily living independence
Evidence-Based Curriculum Design: Created data-driven intervention programs aligned with BACB standards and peer-reviewed research, ensuring measurable progress for every child
Therapist Training & Quality Assurance: Designed professional development programs for RBTs and BCBAs, establishing rigorous quality standards and ongoing supervision protocols
Digital Learning Innovation: Pioneered educational technology solutions that combine ABA principles with modern software, making therapy more engaging and effective for children
Family-Centered Care Advocate: Champions a collaborative approach to autism education, empowering parents as partners in their child's progress and ensuring culturally responsive interventions
Bliik Clinical Excellence: Leads Bliik's commitment to clinical quality, ensuring all therapists receive ongoing training, supervision, and support to deliver the highest standard of ABA therapy

Credentials & Education

Master's in Education - Unicamp
ABA Specialist (20+ Years)
Therapist Training Expert
Educational Technology Leader
Data-Driven Intervention Specialist
Quality Assurance & Clinical Oversight
ABA Therapy Autism Education Curriculum Design Therapist Training Educational Technology Quality Assurance Family-Centered Care Clinical Leadership
Marcia Pedralino, Chief Communications Officer of Bliik

Marcia Pedralino Santana

Co-Founder & Chief Communications Officer

26 Years Championing Autism Inclusion & Empowering Families Through Evidence-Based Communication

Marcia co-founded Bliik with a deep commitment to ensuring families and educators have access to clear, evidence-based information about autism and ABA therapy. As Chief Communications Officer, she leads all content strategy, family communications, and diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Her 26 years of experience in strategic communication and 6+ years specializing in autism education ensure that Bliik's messaging is both scientifically accurate and deeply empathetic.

Marcia is also co-founder of Adapte, where she has dedicated over six years to providing evidence-based autism education and training. With a Master's in Communication and post-graduate specialization in ABA intervention, she bridges the gap between complex clinical concepts and accessible family resources. Her work champions neurodiversity, promotes inclusive communication, and empowers mothers and teachers with the tools they need to support autistic children effectively.

Key Achievements

Adapte Co-founder: 6+ years providing evidence-based autism education, training, and resources grounded in scientific research and innovation for neurodivergent individuals
Neurodiversity Champion: Leading advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and culturally responsive communication in autism care and education
Family & Educator Empowerment: Dedicated to supporting mothers and teachers with clear, accessible resources that translate complex ABA concepts into practical strategies
DEI Leadership: Pioneering diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in autism care, ensuring Bliik's platform serves families from all backgrounds
Strategic Communications Expert: 26 years creating compelling content, messaging, and communication strategies across healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors
Rare Disease Advocacy: 10+ years as Event Director for AbraCCHS (Brazilian Association for Ondine Syndrome/CCHS), raising awareness and supporting affected families

Credentials & Education

Master's in Communication - UEL Londrina
ABA Specialization - Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa
DEI Certified (Inclusive Communication & Behavior)
Autism Education Expert
Bachelor's in Advertising & Propaganda
26+ Years Professional Experience
Strategic Communication Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Autism Education Neurodiversity Advocacy Content Strategy Family Empowerment Evidence-Based Training Inclusive Design

Building the Future of ABA Therapy Together

Our combined expertise powers a platform that's changing how families access autism care

93+
Years Combined Experience
100%
HIPAA-Compliant Platform
8+
Microsoft Certifications

Our Mission

When a child is diagnosed with autism, families face an impossible choice: wait 6 months for therapy while critical early intervention windows close, or pay thousands out-of-pocket for immediate care. This isn't right.

We built Bliik to eliminate this waitlist crisis. Using AI-powered matching, automated insurance verification, and a network of qualified BCBA-supervised therapists, we connect families with care in 24-48 hours—not 6 months. Therapy happens where families need it: at home, at school, or in the community.

Our vision extends beyond technology. We're partnering with healthcare providers, insurers, and academic institutions to make evidence-based ABA therapy accessible to every family, regardless of location or income. Because every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential—without waiting.

Trusted Expertise

Our credentials demonstrate our commitment to security, quality, and clinical excellence

U.S. Government Contractors

Both founders hold U.S. Public Trust Clearance and actively develop systems for the Department of the Interior

Microsoft Certified Experts

10+ Azure certifications including Solutions Architect Expert and DevOps Engineer Expert

HIPAA Compliance

Extensive experience building healthcare platforms with clinical-grade security and privacy

Advanced Education

Both pursuing Master's degrees in Software Engineering at University of Maryland

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