Matheus Cunha
About Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha is a Software Engineer at Pinterest, specializing in Python, Scala, Spark, and AWS. He has extensive experience in software development, having previously worked at ZCR Informática and SERPRO, and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Universidade de Fortaleza.
Work at BairesDev
Matheus Cunha has been employed at BairesDev as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to projects for Pinterest, utilizing programming languages such as Python, Scala, and Spark. His work involves leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop solutions that handle large volumes of data. Matheus focuses on enhancing the efficiency of online advertising and its impact on purchase conversion.
Education and Expertise
Matheus Cunha holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Universidade de Fortaleza, which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2009 and 2012. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal da Bahia, studying from 1999 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and machine learning.
Background
Before joining BairesDev, Matheus Cunha worked at several organizations in various capacities. He served as a Senior Java/J2EE Developer at ZCR Informática for one year in Salvador, Bahia, from 2003 to 2004. He then worked as a Systems Architect at SERPRO from 2006 to 2008, also in Salvador. His experience spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, Python, and AWS.
Achievements
Matheus Cunha has implemented significant projects throughout his career. He developed a REST API in Java to deploy a machine learning model for PMML integration into a Java EE application server. He also created a machine learning model using Python's scikit-learn library to classify invoice items, which aided in accurate state tax collections. Additionally, he led the upgrade of the IPVA application to JBoss EAP 7.0, involving major updates to various technologies.