Luís Augusto Weber Mercado
About Luís Augusto Weber Mercado
Luís Augusto Weber Mercado is a Data Scientist with a diverse educational background in economics and computer engineering. He has held research and development positions at notable institutions including Yale University and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Work at BairesDev
Luís Augusto Weber Mercado has been employed at BairesDev as a Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in data analysis and machine learning to contribute to various projects within the company. His work involves leveraging data to drive business decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Luís holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, which he completed from 2015 to 2021. He also earned an Associate's degree in Informatics from the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Sul-rio-grandense - Câmpus Venâncio Aires, studying from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of data science and software development.
Background
Luís has a diverse background in research and software development. He worked as a Graduate Researcher at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Research Assistant at the Dietrich Lab at Yale University School of Medicine from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he gained experience at the Fraunhofer-Institut für Experimentelles Software Engineering IESE in Germany and the Machine Learning Group at the University of Kaiserslautern.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining BairesDev, Luís held several positions that contributed to his skill set. He worked as a Software Developer at Solis - Tecnologia para Ensino e Processos from 2014 to 2015. He also had a role as a Software Developer at the Machine Learning Group at the University of Kaiserslautern for four months in 2019. These experiences helped him build a solid foundation in software development and machine learning.