Alex

Latin Americas
Brazil

$50/h

English
About me

Software Engineer at Bemol, Brazilian retail company, in Backoffice sector, focused on improving employee’s productivity and efficiency. Computer Engineering graduate from Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA) with a strong focus on cutting-edge technologies. Experienced in leveraging Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Data Analysis, and Embedded Systems, particularly with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Proficient in Python, with expertise in developing and implementing Machine Learning algorithms, automating tasks, and adept at rapidly acquiring new skills. Known for my ability to effectively communicate and share knowledge within teams. 

Skills
Skill Python Python
100.0%
(6yrs)
Artificial Intelligence
80.0%
(3.5yrs)
Machine Learning
80.0%
(3.5yrs)
Automation
90.0%
(2.5yrs)
Tensor Flow
80.0%
(1.5yrs)
Skill AWS AWS
80.0%
(2yrs)
Experience
Software Engineer | Digital Flat
Oct 2022 - Present

- Engaged in a project centered around facial recognition, as I had a final work on my graduation related to it.

- One of the first members of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Center of Excellence, being a instructor and coder to a lot of processes within the company, of very different sectors, thus saving hundreds of repetitive work hours in many sectors of Bemol;

- Data analysis related to various projects, like the facial recognition project and SMS providers;

Software Engineer for AI Training Data | Scale AI · Freelance
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

Started as Digital Trainee, quickly advancing to spearhead automation initiatives and act as a liaison between the Fiscal Team and Data Team. Promoted to Software Engineer I, contributing significantly to projects within Bemol Digital. Currently deeply involved in a groundbreaking facial recognition project.

Key responsibilities

• Currently part of a cutting-edge facial recognition project, which consists in recognizing people on the cashiers, reducing attendance time from 18 seconds to 4 seconds, and also helping to detect fraudsters in the store, improving security for managers and employees.

• Contributed significantly to data analysis projects related to SMS, providing valuable insights for the organization, helping them to select the better provider and saving budget.

• Led initiatives within the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Center of Excellence to streamline processes, helping fellow coworkers on automating and saving time in long processes.

• While a Digital Trainee at the Fiscal Team, automated more than 10 tax reports, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Key achievement/projects

• Attendance time on cashiers reduced from 18 seconds to 4 seconds.

• Security improved for the company to avoid action by fraudsters on cashiers.

• Happiness and satisfaction of managers and cashiers improved.

• Delivery of tax reports for the Fiscal Team improved.

• Sectors of company like HR, Fiscal, Con

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Mentor Student | STEM Academy
Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

Academia STEM is a partnership project between UEA and Samsung to enhance student capacity in Research and Development and mitigate scholar retention and evasion.

Key responsibilities

• Provided support to Dr. Francis Wagner Correia in the administration of activities for STEM students.

• Conducted parallel project work utilizing AI for weather and flooding forecast, contributing to improved prediction accuracy and disaster preparedness efforts. 

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Junior Researcher | Ludus Lab - UEA Technology, Innovation and Creative Economy Laboratory
Feb 2019 - Mar 2021

Artificial Intelligence Team Member in a UEA project in partnership with Samsung, focusing on fire prevention in Datacenters using AI technology. Responsibilities included utilizing provided data such as temperature, humidity, and gas levels to create various alarm levels and action plans, aiming to prevent data losses and ensure operational safety.

Software Development Service Provider | LG Electronics · Freelance
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

Quickly completed freelance project within the company, tasked with integrating a Quality Health Index (QHI) into the company's system. Utilized HTML, PHP, and CSS to incorporate the QHI, while developing an automated program in Java to retrieve factory data. Framework utilized: Yii. 

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Member of Students Team | BAJA UEA
May 2016 – - November 2018

BAJA UEA team member, dedicated to constructing an off-road vehicle with maximum durability. Served as Electronics Area Leader from March to July 2018, overseeing data lectures for pilots and the team, akin to Formula 1. Responsibilities included defining team objectives, resource allocation, integrating and training new members, and planning electrical systems and software.