Douglas R. Mesquita Azevedo

Douglas R. Mesquita Azevedo has a diverse work experience in the field of data science and statistics. Douglas R. is currently working as an R/Shiny Developer at Appsilon since 2022. Previously, they worked at Localiza as a Data Science Coordinator from June 2021 to December 2021, and also as a Data Scientist from September 2020 to June 2021. Before that, they were a Data Scientist at A3Data from April 2020 to September 2020.

Douglas has also worked as a Statistician at ELSA-Brasil from September 2017 to April 2020. At ELSA-Brasil, they were involved in a large-scale cohort study aimed at developing new research and adapting national public health policies. Additionally, they worked as a Manager at Stats4Good, overseeing the GESEM project, which focused on studying the underreporting of woman rapes in Brazil and understanding the associated cultural and sociodemographic factors.

In terms of academic experience, Douglas worked as a Data Scientist at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais in 2017 and also as a Manager at Stats4good from 2016 to 2017, where they contributed to bringing insights to society through data science and public data analysis. Douglas R. started their career as a Data Scientist at InfoSAS (DCC) - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where they developed a system utilizing machine learning and data mining techniques for the automatic detection of anomalies in the control of the Unified Health System (SUS) production.

Douglas began their professional journey as a Bolsista de iniciação científica at CNPq - MCT and as an Estagiário at Fundação de Economia e Estatística in 2012. These roles provided him with valuable experience in the field of economics and statistics.

Overall, Douglas R. Mesquita Azevedo's work experience showcases their expertise in data science, statistical analysis, and research, with a focus on developing solutions using advanced methodologies and technologies.

Douglas R. Mesquita Azevedo has a Bachelor's degree in Estatística from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Douglas R. then went on to pursue their Master's degree in Estatística from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, which they completed from 2014 to 2016. Later on, from 2018 to 2019, Douglas was a Visiting Student at the Virginia Commonwealth University, where they focused on Biostatistics. Finally, they pursued their Doutorado in Estatística at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais from 2016 to 2020.