Fernando Zuher
@fernandozuher
Polyglot software developer with expertise in backend and frontend technologies.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Software Developer with a strong background in diverse programming languages and platforms. My journey has taken me through various roles, from backend development to academic research in robotics, and I have honed my skills in frontend development using Angular. I pride myself on writing clean code and engaging in cross-language development, always striving to stay updated with the latest technologies.
Currently, I work as a Senior Software Analyst at Netcracker Technology Corp, where I develop and maintain rating and billing systems for European telecom clients. My expertise includes backend services in Go, C++, Java, and C, as well as frontend development with Angular. I have also contributed to projects involving machine learning and mobile app development, showcasing my versatility and commitment to innovation.
In addition to my professional experience, I have a passion for teaching and knowledge sharing, having taught courses in programming and web development. I am also working on a personal project, Know Your Language, aimed at guiding developers through various programming languages with practical examples and insights from my extensive experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Analyst
Netcracker Technology Corp.
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained rating and billing systems for European telecom clients. Supported backend services in Go, C++, Java, and C, and utilized Angular for frontend development. Worked with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
Fullstack Software Developer
Devtailor
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Developed a Flutter application providing skincare recommendations through selfie analysis. Designed and implemented a machine learning solution to automatically assess selfie image quality, removing the need for manual inspection.
Software Developer
ZBRA Solutions
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Developed and tested a web frontend application for the Oil & Gas industry. Initiated and led a study group to promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing among team members on project-related technologies.
Academic Researcher
UFRN (Brazil) & Heriot-Watt University (UK)
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Researched spiking neural networks to simulate motor control in humanoid robots, focusing on healthy and Parkinsonian gait behaviors. Developed a neural decoder in Python to control NAO robot locomotion via simulated brain regions.
Professor
University Anhembi Morumbi
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Taught courses in Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, and Web Development for students in Computer Science and Engineering programs. Contributed to students' foundational knowledge in computing and software development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Genoa, DITEN, COSMIC laboratory
Graduate student visitor, Computer Science
Activities and societies: Published paper: Seminara Lucia, Gastaldo Paolo,Watt Simon J.,Valyear Kenneth F., Zuher Fernando, Mastrogiovanni Fulvio.Active Haptic Perception in Robots:A Review. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 17 July 2019, DOI 10.3389/fnbot.2019.00053
Undertook a research internship focusing on Robotic Tactile Sensing. Collaborated with Professor Dr. Maurizio Valle and contributed to a published paper titled 'Active Haptic Perception in Robots: A Review'.
University of Sao Paulo, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
Research period, Robotic Tactile Sensing
Conducted research on Robotic Tactile Sensing under the supervision of Professor Dr. Roseli Romero. This period contributed to foundational knowledge in robotics.
University of Sao Paulo, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Activities and societies: Published paper: F. Zuher and R. Romero, Recognition of Human Motions for Imitation and Control of a Humanoid Robot, 2012 Brazilian Robotics Symposium and LatinAmerican Robotics Symposium, Fortaleza, 2012, pp. 190-195, doi: 10.1109/SBR-LARS.2012.38.
Completed a Master's Degree in Computer Science, with a dissertation on 'Recognition of human motions for imitation and control of a humanoid robot'. Published a paper related to the dissertation research.
Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Computing Faculty
Undergraduate, Computer Information Systems
Activities and societies: Final course assignment: Markov Localization for Mobile Robots: Study's Case on the Player/Stage simulator. Technical Report of Undergraduate Research: Fernando Zuher and Said Sadique. Classification of non-coding RNAs (RibonucleicAcids) using supervised machine learning algorithms. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Campo Grande- MS, Brazil, 2010.
Pursued an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems. Completed a final course assignment on Markov Localization for Mobile Robots and a technical report on classifying non-coding RNAs using machine learning.
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