The International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) is pleased to announce the election of Cleber Ferrareze to the IFPUG Board of Directors. Ferrareze, representing CFE IT Services (Belgium), was elected during the Annual Membership Meeting held on October 23, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, immediately following the IFPUG ISMA Hybrid 2026 conference.
Introducing Cleber Ferrareze
Ferrareze brings a distinguished track record of service and technical leadership within the IFPUG community. His contributions include:
- Committee Leadership: Active member of the Functional Sizing Standards Committee (FSSC) and contributor to the Partnerships & Events Committee (PEC).
- Published Authority: Lead author of the Guidelines for Logical Files Identification and a veteran reviewer for core IFPUG publications, including System Time and Other Platform Data in Function Points and Early Function Point Analysis and Consistent Cost Estimating.
- Industry Educator: Frequent speaker and presenter, sharing practical insights through sessions such as A Practical Approach to Identify Logical Files and Simple Steps to Identify Logical Files.
- Professional Credentials: A certified expert holding IFPUG CFPS and CSP, PMI PMP, Scrum Alliance CSM and CSP, PRINCE2, and Change Management designations.
As a newly elected Director, Ferrareze aims to preserve the rigor of IFPUG’s foundational standards while expanding their global accessibility. He looks forward to collaborating with the international community to advance the practical application of functional sizing in software estimation, productivity analysis, cost predictability, and governance.
Honoring Outgoing Director Loami Barros
As IFPUG welcomes Ferrareze to his new role, the organization extends its deepest gratitude to Loami Barros for three years of dedicated service on the Board of Directors.
Prior to his tenure on the Board, Barros served with distinction as the Chair of the International Membership Committee. IFPUG sincerely thanks Barros for his years of unwavering commitment, leadership, and invaluable contributions to the growth of the global software measurement community.