Sérgio Jesus
About Sérgio Jesus
Sérgio Jesus is a Senior Data Scientist with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Porto. He has experience in data science roles at Feedzai, EQS Global, and UNO Means You Know, and has contributed to research in explainable machine learning and fraud detection.
Current Role as Senior Data Scientist
Sérgio Jesus currently holds the position of Senior Data Scientist at Feedzai, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he focuses on developing advanced data-driven solutions to enhance fraud detection and prevention. His expertise in data science allows him to contribute significantly to the company's mission of using technology to combat financial crime.
Previous Experience at Feedzai
Prior to his current role, Sérgio Jesus worked at Feedzai as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2022. During this time, he was involved in various projects aimed at improving machine learning models for fraud detection. His contributions helped advance the company's capabilities in analyzing and interpreting large datasets to identify fraudulent activities.
Educational Background in Data Science and Engineering
Sérgio Jesus pursued his education at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, where he studied Ciência da Computação and is currently completing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 2020 to 2024. He also holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Production Management from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, which he completed from 2013 to 2018.
Research Contributions and Publications
Sérgio Jesus has co-authored a paper on explainable machine learning methods and contributed to the FiFAR fraud detection dataset. His research interests include causal concept-based explanations, and he has published work at notable conferences, including the ICAIF23 workshop on Synthetic Data for AI in Finance and the AAAI-24 Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence.
Experience at EQS Global and UNO Means You Know
Before joining Feedzai, Sérgio Jesus gained valuable experience as a Data Scientist at EQS Global from 2018 to 2019 and at UNO Means You Know during the same period. These roles provided him with foundational skills in data analysis and machine learning, which he has since applied in his subsequent positions.