Francisco Valente
About Francisco Valente
Francisco Valente is a Machine Learning Researcher at ELSA, Corp, where he has worked since 2022, focusing on various machine learning techniques for product development. He holds multiple degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics and has published research in top-tier international conferences.
Work at ELSA, Corp
Francisco Valente has been a Machine Learning Researcher at ELSA, Corp since 2022. In this role, he applies various machine learning techniques, including prediction models, recommendation systems, natural language processing, and large language models, to enhance product development. He is involved in the company's flagship products, ELSA Speak and Speech Analyzer, contributing to their functionality and performance.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Valente completed his basic and secondary education at Colégio de São Miguel - Fátima from 2006 to 2014. He pursued higher education at Universidade de Coimbra, where he earned an Integrated Master in Biomedical Engineering with a score of 17/20 and a Master Specialization in Clinical Informatics and Bioinformatics with a score of 18/20 from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, he studied at KU Leuven, focusing on a Master of Biomedical Engineering and a Master of Bioinformatics from 2017 to 2018.
Background in Data Science and Machine Learning
Before joining ELSA, Corp, Francisco Valente worked as a Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher at CISUC - Centre for Informatics and Systems of the University of Coimbra from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Research Data Scientist at Bluepharma, where he focused on his master's thesis from 2018 to 2019. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in machine learning applications.
Research Contributions and Publications
Francisco Valente has published several first-author research papers in top-tier international conferences and journals. His work in machine learning and biomedical engineering has been recognized in academic circles, showcasing his contributions to the field.
Awards and Recognitions
Francisco Valente has received multiple prizes in national and international competitions and hackathons. These awards reflect his skills and innovative approaches in machine learning and data science.