Hugo Pedroso De Lima
About Hugo Pedroso De Lima
Hugo Pedroso De Lima is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Eigen Technologies, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in machine learning, data analysis, and software engineering, with previous roles at BNP Paribas and Total Media, among others.
Work at Eigen Technologies
Hugo Pedroso De Lima has been employed at Eigen Technologies since 2022, currently holding the position of Senior Machine Learning Engineer. His role involves enhancing the inference and performance of open-source large language models (LLMs) through various techniques, including context size extension, inference optimization, and quantization. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Scientist at Eigen from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the development of generative AI solutions by integrating advanced research in prompt engineering, fine-tuning, data augmentation, and evaluation. He also served as a Software Engineer at Eigen from 2018 to 2020, focusing on machine learning applications.
Education and Expertise
Hugo Pedroso De Lima studied at the University of Cambridge, earning a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences with a focus on Physics from 2002 to 2005. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Natural Sciences, specializing in Theoretical Physics, from 2005 to 2006. He further pursued a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Southampton from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning and data analysis.
Background
Hugo Pedroso De Lima has a diverse professional background in data analysis and software engineering. He began his career as a Data Analyst at John Lewis Partnership in 2005 and later worked at Total Media in the same capacity for two months in 2006. He transitioned to BNP Paribas as a Credit Derivatives IT - Rapid Application Developer from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Southampton from 2006 to 2009, where he supported students in their studies.
Achievements
Hugo Pedroso De Lima has led significant initiatives at Eigen Technologies, including the implementation of infrastructure necessary for training and deploying multi-modal extraction models. He has championed MLOps best practices to facilitate the transition of prototypes into production-ready solutions. His contributions have focused on advancing the capabilities of machine learning applications within the organization.