Joaquim Viegas
About Joaquim Viegas
Joaquim Viegas is a Machine Learning Engineer at Amplemarket with a diverse background in both academia and industry, including roles at FARFETCH, DefinedCrowd Corp., and Instituto Superior Técnico.
Current Role at Amplemarket
Joaquim Viegas is currently employed as a Machine Learning Engineer at Amplemarket. In this role, he applies his expertise in developing machine learning algorithms to support the company's mission of enhancing sales processes through AI-driven solutions. His contributions help improve the efficiency and accuracy of Amplemarket's offerings.
Experience at FARFETCH
From 2021 to 2024, Joaquim Viegas held the position of Senior Machine Learning Engineer at FARFETCH. During his three-year tenure, he played a vital role in advancing the company's technological capabilities by developing AI-driven products. His work focused on leveraging machine learning to enhance various aspects of the e-commerce platform, contributing significantly to FARFETCH's innovative edge.
Academic Background at Instituto Superior Técnico
Joaquim Viegas holds both a PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, where he studied for five years in each program. His doctoral research focused on sustainable energy systems and included the authorship of several research papers on machine learning and data science. Additionally, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and an Invited Assistant Professor, contributing to academic advancements and mentoring students.
Industry Experience at DefinedCrowd Corp.
Joaquim Viegas has extensive short-term experience in various roles at DefinedCrowd Corp. In 2021, he worked briefly as a Product Manager and a Senior Data Engineer, and in 2020, he was employed as a Machine Learning Engineer for eight months. These roles showcased his adaptability and ability to integrate quickly into different positions while contributing to the company's AI and data management projects.
Early Career and Research Positions
Joaquim Viegas began his professional career in the Lisbon Area, Portugal, working as a Data Scientist at Novabase from 2014 to 2018. He then took on roles at Instituto Superior Técnico, including Junior Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher. His early career also included a trainee position at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland. These experiences provided a solid foundation in data science, research, and practical industry applications.