Francisco Fonseca
About Francisco Fonseca
Francisco Fonseca is a Senior Data Scientist currently working at Feedzai in Hong Kong SAR. He has a background in economics and management, with experience in various data science roles across multiple companies, including CGI, YData, and PwC.
Current Role at Feedzai
Francisco Fonseca currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2023. He works in Hong Kong SAR, contributing to the company's efforts in leveraging data science to combat fraud and enhance financial security. His role involves applying advanced analytical techniques to develop models that improve decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before his current position, Francisco Fonseca worked at Feedzai as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021. He also held a role as a Data Scientist at DareData Engineering for five months in 2022. His experience in these positions involved utilizing data-driven methodologies to solve complex problems and optimize business operations.
Educational Background
Francisco Fonseca completed his Bachelor's Degree in Economics at FEP U. Porto, studying from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education at NOVA IMS Information Management School, where he earned a Master's degree in Statistics and Information Management from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he attended the Lisbon Data Science Academy, completing a program in Data Science in 2018.
Early Career Experience
Francisco Fonseca began his career as a Junior Financial Analyst at CGI, where he worked for one year from 2016 to 2017 in the Lisbon Area, Portugal. He then transitioned to various roles, including Analyst at BIZ Group in 2017 and Associate at PwC in 2018, gaining valuable experience in financial analysis and data management.
Transition to Deep Learning Engineering
In 2021, Francisco Fonseca took on the role of Deep Learning Engineer at YData, where he worked for ten months. This position allowed him to deepen his expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, contributing to his overall skill set in data science.