Miguel Leite
About Miguel Leite
Miguel Leite is a Software Engineer with a strong background in machine learning and data science. He has worked at various companies, including Feedzai and U.DREAM, and holds multiple degrees in computer science and engineering.
Current Role at Feedzai
Miguel Leite currently holds the position of Software Engineer at Feedzai, a role he has been in since 2021. In this capacity, he contributes to the development of software solutions aimed at combating fraud and enhancing financial security. His experience at Feedzai includes previous roles as a Data Science Research Intern and a Summer Intern in Data Science, which provided him with a strong foundation in data-driven technologies.
Previous Experience in Financial Relations
Before joining Feedzai, Miguel worked at U.DREAM in the Financial Relations Department from 2017 to 2019. During his two-year tenure, he was involved in managing financial communications and relationships, which helped him develop skills in financial analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background
Miguel Leite has a diverse educational background. He obtained a Master's degree in Machine Learning & Data Science from Universidade do Minho, studying from 2018 to 2020. He also completed a Licenciatura em Engenharia Informática at the same university from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus+ program at the University of Groningen, where he studied Computer Science for 11 months in 2018. He further enhanced his skills by earning a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp between 2016 and 2017.
Experience in Open Source and Development
Miguel has experience in open source development, having served as Co-director of the Open Source Department at CeSIUM from 2015 to 2017 in the Braga Area, Portugal. He also worked as a Backend Developer at Blip.pt for nine months in 2020, where he focused on backend systems and application development.
Teaching Experience
In 2019, Miguel Leite briefly worked as a Teacher at Happy Code Portugal for two months. In this role, he was responsible for imparting knowledge in programming and software development to students, contributing to their learning and skill development in technology.