João Pereira
About João Pereira
João Pereira is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in data technologies and a strong academic background in data-related fields. He has worked in various roles, including Big Data Engineer and Business Intelligence Developer, and currently focuses on systems architecture and natural language processing techniques.
Work at Feedzai
João Pereira currently serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Feedzai, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves leveraging his expertise in machine learning to develop advanced data technologies. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Porto, Portugal. At Feedzai, he focuses on enhancing the company's capabilities in fraud prevention and risk management through innovative machine learning solutions.
Education and Expertise
João Pereira studied at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Ciências da Computação e Informática from 2008 to 2014. His academic background includes comprehensive knowledge in data-related areas such as ETL, data warehousing, and big data architecture. He possesses expertise in both managed (cloud) and on-premises data technologies, which supports his work in machine learning and data engineering.
Background in Data Engineering
Prior to his current role at Feedzai, João Pereira worked at BySide as a Lead Big Data Engineer from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Big Data Engineer at BySide from 2016 to 2019. His early career included a role as a Business Intelligence Developer at Porto Tech Center from 2014 to 2015. This extensive background in data engineering has equipped him with a strong foundation in various programming and query languages.
Technical Skills and Interests
João Pereira has a strong focus on experimenting with various programming and query languages within the context of data technologies. He has a keen interest in developing systems architecture and exploring natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including chatbots and large language models (LLMs). His analytical mindset enables him to thrive in high-pressure environments, making significant contributions to his teams.