João Paulo Da Silva Eloy
About João Paulo Da Silva Eloy
João Paulo Da Silva Eloy is a Senior Data Scientist at EBANX, where he has worked since 2023. He holds multiple engineering degrees and has experience in data science, particularly in fraud prevention at Itaú Unibanco.
Work at EBANX
João Paulo Da Silva Eloy currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at EBANX, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely from São Paulo while the company is based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. In this role, he has transitioned from a focus on fraud prevention to a broader data science role, applying his expertise to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
João Paulo Da Silva Eloy has an extensive educational background in engineering and data science. He studied at USP - Universidade de São Paulo, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2013 to 2019. He also studied Aerospace Engineering at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, completing a Bachelor of Engineering in 2012. Additionally, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, expected to be completed in 2025.
Background
João Paulo Da Silva Eloy began his career in data science with an internship at Itaú Unibanco, where he worked from 2018 to 2020. He then progressed to a full-time role as a Data Scientist focused on fraud prevention at the same institution from 2020 to 2023. He also gained experience as a summer intern at B2W Digital in 2018 and served as Director of Management at SEMEAR - EESC USP in 2015.
Professional Experience
João Paulo Da Silva Eloy has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of data science. His tenure at Itaú Unibanco included three years as a Data Scientist specializing in fraud prevention. Prior to this, he completed a two-year internship at the same bank, which laid the foundation for his career in data science. His early experience also includes a brief internship at B2W Digital.