Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior
About Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior
Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior is a Staff Data Scientist currently working at Incognia in Palo Alto, California. He has extensive experience in data science and has held various positions in Brazil, including roles as a Python Instructor and Research and Development Engineer.
Work at Incognia
Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior currently serves as a Staff Data Scientist at Incognia, a role he has held since 2024. His position is remote and based in Palo Alto, California. In this capacity, he applies his extensive knowledge and experience in data science to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role at Incognia, Nazaré Júnior held several positions in the field of data science. He worked as a Research and Development Engineer at Trixel Tecnologia from 2013 to 2014, and later as a Research and Development Scientist at Smart Sense Laboratory from 2014 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Data Scientist at ammo.varejo for five months in 2020 and as a Data Science Consultant at Localiza in 2021. From 2021 to 2024, he worked as a Staff Data Scientist at isaac.
Education and Expertise
Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior has a strong educational background in computer science. He earned his Bachelor's degree from UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto from 2008 to 2011. He then studied at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where he completed his Master's degree in Computer Science from 2012 to 2014. He also pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field at the same university but did not complete the program, studying from 2015 to 2022.
Teaching and Mentorship
In addition to his work in data science, Nazaré Júnior has a passion for teaching. He has been involved in equipping students with practical skills in data science and web development through MBA and bootcamp courses. His role as a Python Instructor at XP Educação since 2022 reflects his commitment to education and mentorship in the field.
Research Contributions and Publications
Antônio Carlos Nazaré Júnior has made significant contributions to the field of computer science through multiple publications. His work has focused on areas such as biometric systems and parallel and distributed computing. He has also received honors and awards that recognize his expertise and achievements in the domain.