Frances Albert Santos
About Frances Albert Santos
Frances Albert Santos serves as the Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at Sinch, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong academic background in Computer Science, holding a Master's and a Doctorate from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, and has gained extensive experience in AI roles across various companies and research institutions.
Current Role at Sinch
Frances Albert Santos serves as the Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at Sinch, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees various AI initiatives and projects within the organization. His expertise in artificial intelligence and software development contributes to the company's technological advancements and innovation in communication solutions. He also works as a Senior Software Development Engineer at Sinch, where he applies his technical skills to develop and enhance software products.
Previous Experience in AI and Technology
Frances has a diverse background in artificial intelligence and technology. He worked at Wavy Global as a Senior AI Analyst from 2020 to 2021, where he contributed to AI projects. Prior to that, he held the position of AI Analyst at Wavy Global for five months in 2020. His experience also includes a role as a Bolsista FAPESP TT4A - Especialista em TI at Clickideia Tecnologia Educacional from 2018 to 2019, where he worked on a research project funded by FAPESP.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Frances studied at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2010 to 2013. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master's degree in Computer Science from 2014 to 2016, followed by a Doctorate in Computer Science from 2015 to 2021. His academic journey has provided him with a strong foundation in computer science principles and research methodologies.
Research Experience in Canada
Frances has gained valuable research experience as a Visiting Researcher at two Canadian universities. He worked at the University of Ottawa from 2017 to 2018 for five months and at Ontario Tech University for five months in 2017. These positions allowed him to collaborate on various research projects and expand his knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence.
Work Experience at Samsung Electronics and Movile
Frances held a research position at Samsung Electronics as Bolsa Pesquisa Empresa from 2014 to 2015. He also worked at Movile as Bolsa Pesquisa Empresa - Nível Doutorado from 2019 to 2020, where he continued his research while pursuing his doctoral degree. These roles contributed to his practical experience in technology and research applications.