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Gonçalo Santos

@gonalosantos2

I’m a computer science master’s student building real-world computer vision and OCR systems with strong Python/ML skills.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level role where I can apply AI, computer vision, and OCR to solve real-world recognition problems, collaborate on model fine-tuning/deployment, and build reliable REST-based systems.

I’m a Master’s student in Computer Science at the University of Coimbra, with hands-on experience in AI, computer vision, and OCR systems. In my thesis, I developed an AI-based container code recognition system that combines YOLOv8 object detection, transformer-based OCR models, and VLLMs for accurate, efficient recognition in real-world conditions.

Earlier, as a Summer Intern at Accenture, I modeled 3D objects in Blender and integrated them into the Godot game engine, making sure they worked with Meta Quest VR headsets for an immersive internal VR project.

I also build software end-to-end: I developed front-end components with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for an internal platform, and I worked on Python-based sensor integration for a high-altitude weather balloon. Across projects, I focus on problem solving, model fine-tuning, and practical implementation using REST API and data analysis with Python and MATLAB.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Summer Intern

Accenture

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Modeled 3D objects in Blender for an immersive VR internal project. Integrated the 3D models into the Godot game engine to ensure compatibility with Meta Quest VR headsets.

Blender Godot 3D Modeling VR

Web Developer

NEEEC/AAC - Student Association

Jun 2023 - Apr 2024 (10 months)

Developed front-end components for an internal platform used by core team members. Helped implement features to optimize inventory management.

JavaScript HTML CSS Inventory Management

Software and Systems Developer

Pollux - Space Technologies (Junior Enterprise)

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Developed Python software to integrate and control sensors on a high-altitude weather balloon. Created Python and MATLAB data analysis scripts for processing atmospheric measurements.

Python Sensor Integration Sensors High Altitude Weather Balloon Systems Data Analysis Matlab Atmospheric Data Collection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Coimbra

Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

2024 - 2026

Master’s thesis at the University of Coimbra developing an AI-based container code recognition system using YOLOv8 object detection, transformer-based OCR models and VLLMs for accurate real-world recognition.