
Daniel Sánchez-Gómez
@danielsnchez-gmez
Research software developer at UNIARQ who built VORTEX, a provenance model with 95% accuracy on 1,778 samples.
What I'm looking for
At Centro de Arqueologia (UNIARQ), Universidade de Lisboa, I built VORTEX, a Random Forest framework for determining the provenance of archaeological artefacts. It reached 95% accuracy on 1,778 samples and was validated on 571 artefacts.
I also maintain VORTEX and MACLAS as open-source software and datasets. At Universidad de Sevilla, I developed MACLAS for classifying archaeological minerals and co-developed PEPAdb, an open database and web application for archaeological data.
My work connects archaeological research with machine learning, network science, and reproducible software. I’m motivated to apply these skills to computer vision and biometrics.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Doctoral Researcher & Research Software Developer
Centro de Arqueologia (UNIARQ), Universidade de Lisboa
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Runs the full research lifecycle of data-driven projects, including data acquisition, model training, and delivery. Built VORTEX, a Random Forest provenance framework with 95% accuracy, and maintains open-source software and datasets.
Visiting Researcher (Erasmus)
Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), Unive
Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 (3 months)
Developed a research project within a network-science group using advanced computational methods. Acquired, curated, and processed network data and presented progress in bi-weekly reviews.
University Research Assistant — ML & Research Software
Universidad de Sevilla
Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 (2 years 11 months)
Developed MACLAS, an open-source supervised multiclass framework for mineral classification, and co-developed PEPAdb, an open relational database. Produced analytical datasets and disseminated results at international conferences.
University Research Assistant — IberAmber project
Universidade de Lisboa
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Conducted field surveys to locate amber-bearing deposits and collect geological samples. Wrote technical reports and scientific publications and managed project communication channels.
Archaeology Analyst
Witham Archaeology Ltd.
Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 (10 months)
Performed field data acquisition including GPS and landscape survey, site recording, and sample collection. Handled data entry and quality control in the project database and supported excavation planning.
Research Assistant
Universidad de Sevilla
Jun 2021 - Feb 2022 (8 months)
Designed and ran experiments with archaeometric data, acquiring, processing, and analyzing measurements. Developed machine-learning models on archaeometric data and contributed to scientific reports and publications.
Excavation Director / Technical Coordinator
Arqueonorte S.A.S.
Apr 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Planned and managed excavation and survey projects, leading field teams and handling equipment logistics, GPS surveying, sample collection, and database recording. Wrote technical reports and delivered them to clients and regulators on schedule.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade de Lisboa
PhD, Archaeology
2023 -
Pursuing a PhD in Archaeology with a focus on computational archaeology and personal adornment in the Iberian Peninsula.
Universidade do Algarve
Specialised Training, ABM & Network Science in Archaeology
2025 - 2025
Completed specialised training in ABM and Network Science in Archaeology.
Santa Fe Institute
Specialised Training, Agent-Based Modeling
2024 - 2024
Completed specialised training in Agent-Based Modeling.
Universidad de Sevilla
MA, Archaeology
2018 - 2020
Grade: 8.78/10
Completed a Master's in Archaeology with honours, applying machine learning techniques to archaeological pottery classification.
Universidad de Antioquia
BA, Anthropology
2005 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology.
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Website
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