Alejandro Skafidas DS-04
@alejandroskafidasds
I build real-time computer vision systems for security, from custom detection models to cloud and edge deployment.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
I founded AEGIS FaceGuard, an AI-powered security platform that detects weapons and helmets and verifies theft events through a live vision agent.
I train and fine-tune YOLO and PyTorch detection models, export them to ONNX, and deploy real-time RTSP inference pipelines processing 16 FPS with roughly two-second detection latency.
I built AEGIS FaceGuard's Python and FastAPI backend on GCP Cloud Run, orchestrated GPU instances, and deployed an edge gateway on Raspberry Pi 5. I also developed its React dashboard and React Native/Expo mobile app with real-time notifications.
My electronics background includes IP/PoE surveillance networks, solar systems, and autonomous drone development with ArduPilot. I bring computer vision into real environments through embedded systems, cameras, networking, and production deployment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Applied Computer Vision Engineer
AEGIS FaceGuard
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Founded and led an AI-powered security platform, training custom weapon and helmet detection models and integrating a vision agent for live theft verification. Deployed the system on GCP and edge hardware, building the backend, web dashboard, and mobile app.
Electronic Security & Networks Engineer
Independent (freelance)
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Installed and integrated professional video surveillance systems, including PoE networks, centralized NVRs, managed switches, and IP topologies in large buildings. Prepared bills of materials, technical diagrams, and configured IP cameras with ONVIF token handling.
Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems Engineer
Independent (freelance)
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Designed, sized, and installed on-grid and off-grid solar systems, including energy analysis, equipment selection, and modeling in PVsyst/PVsol. Performed electrical calculations and plans compliant with RETIE, and handled site evaluation, inverter configuration, wiring, protections, and commissioning.
Avionics Technician & Flight Test Engineer
Independent (freelance)
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Developed an autonomous drone with ArduPilot, including F7 flight controllers, ESCs, GPS/IMU, telemetry, and MAVLink communication with an Orange Pi companion computer. Conducted autonomous navigation, flight testing, and electronic diagnostics, and produced technical documentation.
Education
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SoyHenry
Data Science, Data Science
Completed additional training in Data Science in 2022.
Military University of Venezuela
Electronic Engineer, Electronic Engineering
Earned a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Military University of Venezuela in 2014.
Tech stack
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ColombiaAuthorized to work in
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