Rui Soares

Developed a scalable image similarity search tool based on Qdrant for ML dataset expansion, achieving a 13x image volume expansion from a single query image. Implemented an Angular frontend and Python backend, achieving sub-5-second response times for 16 million stored data points.

Developed a custom filtering interface using React, JavaScript, and Atlassian Forge for the Jira Service Management ecosystem, reducing ticket response times and optimizing workflow efficiency. Designed UI components enabling cross-functional teams to filter through complex request types.

Assisted with sponsorship outreach and secured essential funding. Executed ground logistics to ensure the success of the event, which brought together over 500 students nationwide.

Engineered AI-driven building detection models and footprint segmentation pipelines to provide automated, actionable data for critical disaster response initiatives.

Grade: 17/20

Pursuing a Master of Science in Software Engineering, focusing on good practices in the software development lifecycle, with a final grade of 17/20.

Grade: 14/20

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Informatics and Computing Engineering, covering principles in IT, with a final grade of 14/20.