Gustavo Salazar Torres
About Gustavo Salazar Torres
Gustavo Salazar Torres is a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Delivery Hero with a rich background in data science, software engineering, and academic research.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Gustavo Salazar Torres currently holds the position of Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Global Discovery) at Delivery Hero. In this role, he works on-site, leveraging his extensive expertise in machine learning to contribute to global discovery initiatives. His focus includes improving search relevance and developing innovative machine learning models.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Gustavo Salazar Torres served as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Search) at Delivery Hero for a year from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he was a Senior Software Engineer Backend at Jusbrasil for six months, where he enhanced the platform's performance and scalability. His experience also includes a position as a Data Specialist at Loggi, where he optimized logistics and e-commerce systems, and a three-year tenure as a Senior Data Scientist at SEEK, where he focused on improving job matching algorithms.
Educational Background
Gustavo Salazar Torres holds a PhD in Computer Science from USP - Universidade de São Paulo, achieved after five years of study from 2012 to 2017. He also completed an MSc. in Computer Science at the same university from 2005 to 2008. His foundational education includes a BSc. in Systems Engineering from Universidad Nacional de San Agustin, which he completed over five years from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, he participated in a technology entrepreneurship class at Stanford, gaining insights into startup culture and innovation.
Academic Contributions and Research
During his PhD at the University of São Paulo, Gustavo Salazar Torres authored several research papers in the field of Machine Learning and Information Retrieval. His academic work has significantly contributed to the understanding and application of these technologies in various industries. His strong background in research is complemented by his practical expertise in data science and machine learning.
Professional Skills and Mentoring
Gustavo Salazar Torres has a diverse skill set that includes expertise in Scala, Linux, and Big Data technologies. He has extensive experience in the online media industry, particularly in social media advertising and job matching markets. In addition to his technical skills, he is committed to community involvement and has actively mentored junior data scientists and engineers, sharing his knowledge and expertise to foster growth and development in the field.