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Alexandre Cunha

@alexandrecunha

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Highly accomplished engineering leader with expertise in AI/ML platforms.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, focusing on AI advancements.

As a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience, I have a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance AI/ML-powered data platforms and real-time processing systems at petabyte scale. My leadership has driven innovation and delivered impactful results, including leading a global engineering team of over 50 engineers and achieving a 40% increase in project delivery.

My technical expertise spans AI, distributed systems, and data acquisition, with significant contributions to the development of a horizontally scalable Data Transformation Platform that processes over 1 billion inferences weekly. I am passionate about OpenAI's mission and eager to contribute to the next generation of AI models that will empower the world.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Technology & Innovation Officer

IntellTech

Dec 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Led a global engineering team of over 50 members, enhancing project delivery by 40% and improving legacy code performance by 10x. Developed a scalable Data Transformation Platform, achieving significant client adoption and anomaly detection improvements.

AI Kubernetes Quality Assurance Data Project Management Team Leadership

Founder & Lead Engineer

Entrepreneurship Project

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Founded an AI-powered cryptocurrency trading platform, developing a real-time algorithmic trading system that processed over one million market negotiations daily. Achieved 14% profitability over six months.

Algorithmic Trading AI Python TensorFlow Kubernetes Microservices Data Ingestion Systems Real Time Systems

Senior Software Development Manager

Viasat

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed four teams focusing on AI/ML model development and real-time data processing. Developed AI-driven features for real-time monitoring in oil & gas operations, significantly improving prediction accuracy.

AI ML Monitoring Data Processing Team Management Python TensorFlow Apache Kafka Kubernetes Event Processing Client Engagement

Sr. Software Development Specialist

Computer Intelligence Lab

Jul 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Specialized in software development and machine learning, contributing to various projects that enhanced data processing capabilities and model accuracy.

Software Development Machine Learning Data Processing Python C++Team Collaboration Algorithm Design Quality Assurance

Software Engineer

IBM

Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years)

Worked on software engineering projects, focusing on developing robust applications and enhancing system performance within a collaborative team environment.

Software Engineering Application Development Team Collaboration Python Java Systems Performance Agile Methodologies Problem Solving Testing

Software & ML Engineer

Computer Intelligence Lab

Jan 2010 - Jul 2015 (5 years 6 months)

Focused on machine learning and software engineering, contributing to the development of innovative solutions and enhancing data processing techniques.

Machine Learning Software Development Data Processing Python C++Algorithm Development System Design Collaboration Innovation Quality Assurance

Software Development Intern

Rede Globo

Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 (8 months)

Gained hands-on experience in software development, contributing to various projects and learning about the software development lifecycle.

Software Development Team Collaboration Python Java Learning Software Development Lifecycle Problem Solving Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

2013 - 2017

Completed a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer, conducting research and contributing to advancements in the field of electrical and computer engineering.

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

2009 - 2011

Pursued a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Computer systems, enhancing expertise in advanced electrical engineering concepts and applications.

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

2004 - 2008

Studied Electrical Engineering with a minor in Electronics and Computer, gaining foundational knowledge in electrical systems, circuit design, and computer engineering principles.