Walysson Barbosa
About Walysson Barbosa
Walysson Barbosa is a Software Developer currently working at Turing since 2022, with a background in data science and software engineering. He has held various positions in Brazil and the United States, including roles at UFMG, Space Telescope Science Institute, and Wenovity.
Work at Turing
Walysson Barbosa has been employed as a Software Developer at Turing since 2022. He works remotely from São Paulo, Brazil. His role involves contributing to various software development projects, leveraging his extensive background in computer science and software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Walysson Barbosa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Alagoas, completed in 2016. He further pursued a Master's Degree in Computer Science, specializing in Computer Vision and Machine Learning, at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, which he completed in 2018. He also studied Informatics at Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Alagoas, earning a Computer Technician qualification. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at The Catholic University of America.
Background
Walysson Barbosa has a diverse professional background in software development and data science. He began his career as a Teaching Assistant at UFMG in 2017. He has held positions at various institutions, including the Space Telescope Science Institute and multiple universities in Brazil, where he developed skills in software engineering and data analysis.
Achievements
During his Master's studies, Walysson Barbosa published research papers in the Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation and presented at the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing. He worked on deploying advanced computer vision models for security applications, including license plate and facial recognition systems.
Professional Experience
Walysson Barbosa has held several roles in the tech industry, including Software Engineer at the Space Telescope Science Institute and Lead Data Scientist at Wenovity and Grupo Pro Security. His experience spans various areas, including machine learning, data science, and software development, contributing to both academic and practical applications.