He is known for his role structuring exchange-traded notes listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange[2][3] and supporting them with a robo-advisory platform of his authorship.

[5][6] Born in Brazil, Dias learned computer programming independently while doing his secondary education, getting a job as a software developer.

[5] He relocated from Brazil to the United Kingdom, joining the technology department of Credit Suisse and later moving to a risk management role at Lloyds Banking Group.

[7] After exiting the banking industry, Dias used results from joint research with Gareth W. Peters regarding machine learning on stock market prediction[8] to set up an investment company, using exchange-traded notes in conjunction with robotic advisory services to aid investments by retail investors.

[10][11] His activities have been subject of criticism in his home country, with academics from the Federal University of Piauí stating that Dias "could have made better use of technological advances in a way that generates investment within Brazil itself.