Lucas Aragão Bessa
About Lucas Aragão Bessa
Lucas Aragão Bessa is a Data Engineer with extensive experience in data science and analytics. He has worked for notable companies such as Nubank and Neoway, and holds multiple degrees and nanodegrees in engineering and artificial intelligence.
Current Role at Doximity
Lucas Aragão Bessa currently serves as a Data Engineer at Doximity, having joined the company in 2023. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to data engineering projects from any location. Doximity is a leading digital platform for healthcare professionals, and Bessa's expertise in data engineering supports the company's mission to enhance communication and collaboration among medical professionals.
Previous Experience at Nubank
Prior to his current position, Bessa worked at Nubank as an Analytics Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his two-year tenure in Brasília, he engaged in various analytics projects, contributing to the company's data-driven decision-making processes. Nubank is known for its innovative approach to banking, and Bessa's role involved leveraging data to optimize customer experiences.
Data Science Background
Bessa has a solid background in data science, having worked as a Data Scientist at Neoway from 2019 to 2020 and at Legal Labs Brasil from 2018 to 2019. His experience in these roles involved analyzing data to derive insights and support business strategies. Additionally, he served as a DataOps Tech Lead at Neoway from 2020 to 2021, where he oversaw data operations and enhanced data workflows.
Educational Qualifications
Lucas Aragão Bessa has pursued extensive education in engineering and data science. He studied Electrical Engineering at Universidade de Brasília from 2010 to 2015 and later attended the University of Toronto for a year. He also completed Nanodegrees in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Udacity, enhancing his technical skills in these fields. In 2023, he achieved a postgraduate MBA in Data Science from USP - Universidade de São Paulo.
Mentorship Experience
Bessa has contributed to the education of others through his mentorship roles at Udacity. He served as a mentor for the Machine Learning Nanodegree from 2016 to 2019 and for the Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, he guided students in their learning journeys, helping them develop practical skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence.