Fernando Barščevičius
@fbarscevicius
Machine Learning Engineer with 8 years of experience developing ML-powered systems.
What I'm looking for
Machine Learning Engineer | Data Scientist with 8 years of experience in machine learning and advanced analytics. As a generalist, I've tackled a range of challenges, including clustering, regression, classification, and recommender systems. My expertise spans from classical NLP to modern AI applications, having recently worked on AI Agent development, RAG systems, and LLM fine-tuning projects.
At C6 Bank, I led a team of 7 data scientists to develop models that significantly improved CRM strategies. At Nubank, I improved NLP models that enhanced customer support operations by optimizing auto-reply and routing systems for in-app chat support and email queries. My work blends technical expertise with business objectives, resulting in enhanced product offerings and market success.
I thrive in rapidly evolving environments, driven by a commitment to lifelong learning and collaboration. My problem-solving capabilities and effective communication skills enable me to translate complex data insights into strategic business actions.
Hard Skills:
- Machine Learning (classification, regression, clustering, recommendation, forecasting)
- Python (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, matplotlib, dask, tensorflow, pyspark)
- Data Analysis (advanced analytics, statistics, A/B tests)
- AI / LLMs (AI Agents, RAG, fine-tuning, langgraph, huggingface)
- SQL
- Git
Soft Skills:
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Continuous Learning
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Tricura Insurance Group
Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)
Provided strategic data leadership and drove key organizational decisions, reporting directly to the CEO and CTO. Built the Data Science and Machine Learning disciplines from scratch, including roadmap alignment, MLOps platform design, and cross-functional team leadership. Developed an NLP-based tagging system and patient risk prediction models.
Machine Learning Consultant
Self-employed
Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 (9 months)
Developed a text-to-SQL system using LLMs and AWS Bedrock, enabling business leaders to extract data insights without SQL knowledge. Created a novel credit scoring engine for a fintech startup, facilitating data-driven lending decisions. Managed client relationships directly, delivering high-impact ML solutions while balancing business requirements with technical feasibility.
Lead Data Scientist
C6 Bank
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Led a team, developed product propensity scores, created a Python library, and improved team retention.
Staff Data Scientist
Nubank
Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Improved NLP models, optimized auto-reply and routing systems, and presented actionable insights to senior management.
Senior Data Scientist
Juvo
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Pioneered the adoption of Scrum, developed off-the-shelf credit risk scores, and automated backtesting processes.
Data Scientist
Grupo ZAP
Aug 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Developed a search ranking system, NLP-based fraud detection model, and machine learning system for duplicated real estate listings.
Machine Learning Engineer
MarketData
Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Automated analytical processes, deployed an advanced recommender system, and improved productivity for statisticians.
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