Priscila Santos
About Priscila Santos
Priscila Santos is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in data analytics and urban planning. She currently works at Sinch and has previously held positions at various organizations, contributing to research and projects focused on urban environments and community engagement.
Work at Sinch
Priscila Santos currently holds the position of Cientista de Dados at Sinch, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in data science to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives. Sinch is known for its communication services, and Priscila's work supports the development of data-driven solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to her role at Sinch, Priscila Santos gained extensive experience in data science and analytics. She worked at Yuca as a Data Scientist for five months in 2020 and at Tera as a Data Courses Expert for seven months in the same year. Additionally, she served as a Data Analytics professional at Colab for seven months from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a broad skill set in data analysis and interpretation.
Educational Background
Priscila Santos has a strong educational foundation in social sciences and data analysis. She studied at Universidade Federal do ABC - UFABC, where she completed a graduate program in Territorial Planning with a focus on spatial analysis from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she pursued studies in Urban Governance and related fields at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, completing a University Extension Program in 2018.
Research Involvement
Priscila is actively engaged in research projects that address urban issues. She collaborates with the GATE group on a project titled 'Ji-Paraná: The Production of the Urban Environment of Rondônia,' which utilizes remote sensing image processing techniques. Furthermore, she is involved in research on 'Residential segregation by race and income in Brazilian metropolises,' employing statistical techniques and spatial analysis.
Professional Contributions
Throughout her career, Priscila Santos has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving urban environments and public management. She participated in the UN-HABITAT Sustainable Cities survey in collaboration with GovTech startup Colab.re, focusing on public management innovation. Additionally, she was involved in the ERASMUS + CARE PROJECT, which emphasized climate resilience and urban planning strategies across Latin America and Europe.