Rafael Maia

Rafael Maia is a highly skilled professional with a strong background in data science and machine learning. Experience includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Idaho, where contributions included developing multilevel linear models to explore metabolic rates and colorfulness in birds. Work as a Technical Advisor and Data Science Fellow at Insight Data Science involved creating Eccentrip, a recommendation engine utilizing Natural Language Processing, along with document processing and feature engineering. In the role of Senior Data Scientist at Instacart, Rafael predicted social behavior evolution in snapping shrimp with improved modeling techniques. Currently serving as a Machine Learning Engineer at Apple, Rafael holds advanced degrees including a Master of Science in Ecology and a PhD in Integrated Bioscience from The University of Akron, complemented by dual Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Science Teaching.