Rafael Luiz da Silva, Ph.D.

Rafael Luiz da Silva, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various fields. Rafael Luiz worked as a Sr. Computer Vision Engineer at TARGAN Inc. from April 2023 onwards. Prior to that, they were a Data Scientist at Infinia ML from January 2022 to February 2023, where they developed object-oriented software in Python for text processing and applied machine learning algorithms for document analysis.

From August 2016 to December 2021, Rafael worked as a Research Assistant at North Carolina State University. During this time, they mentored students and coordinated projects related to deep learning-based object detection. Rafael Luiz also developed prototypes for data collection in various domains, including plant imaging, robotic prosthetics, and self-awareness for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Additionally, they conducted research on neural networks, expectation maximization algorithms, and dimensionality reduction.

Rafael also gained experience as a Data Science Engineer Intern at Micron Technology from January 2021 to August 2021, where they worked with different teams to leverage big data usage and perform data cleansing and feature engineering.

Before pursuing their Ph.D., Rafael worked at Continental from January 2013 to July 2016. Rafael Luiz held multiple roles, including Development Analyst, Requirements Analyst, Validation Lead, and System Test Analyst. In these roles, they contributed to the development and maintenance of automotive products, created product specifications, and conducted validation tests. Rafael Luiz also reviewed code and developed application layers for automotive features.

Rafael briefly worked as an Engineering Lecturer at Faculdades Integradas Paulista in 2014 and as a Telecommunications Technician at CET - Companhia de Engenharia de Tráfego from July 2007 to September 2008. Additionally, they gained experience as an Electronic Technician at Windys Comercio De Mercadorias Em Geral from August 2006 to July 2007 and at POSNET from January 2005 to July 2006.

Overall, Rafael Luiz da Silva, Ph.D. has a strong background in computer vision, data science, research, and engineering.

Rafael Luiz da Silva, Ph.D. has a diverse education history. Rafael Luiz started by earning a Technician degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician from Escola Tecnica Estadual Professor Aprigio Gonzaga in 2004. Rafael Luiz then pursued their undergraduate studies in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo - IFSP, completing their degree in 2008.

Following their undergraduate studies, Rafael went on to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Escola Politécnica da USP from 2010 to 2013. Their educational journey continued with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at North Carolina State University, where they studied from 2016 to 2021.

Throughout their education, Rafael has shown a passion for engineering, particularly in the fields of electrical, electronics, and communications. Their academic pursuits have equipped him with a strong foundation of knowledge and expertise in these areas.