Lucas Atayde
About Lucas Atayde
Lucas Atayde is a Software Engineering Intern with extensive experience in cloud governance and security systems. He has worked at Two Sigma and the Rice Computer Science Department, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rice University.
Work at Two Sigma
Lucas Atayde has held multiple positions at Two Sigma, a quantitative investment management firm. He began his tenure as a Software Engineering Intern in 2019, where he worked for three months in the Houston, Texas area. He returned to Two Sigma in 2020 for another three-month internship. Currently, he is employed as a Software Engineering Intern since 2021, contributing to projects in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His work includes developing an automated cloud governance system that integrates with both Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Atayde studied at Rice University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2018 to 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science and mathematics. Prior to attending Rice University, he completed his high school education at Lamar High School from 2014 to 2018.
Background
Lucas Atayde has a diverse background in software engineering and research. He has been a Research Assistant at the Rice Computer Science Department since 2020, where he has gained valuable experience in academic research. His previous internships include a position at Lockheed Martin as a College Intern in Manufacturing Technology from 2017 to 2018, and a role as a High School Research Assistant in Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2017.
Technical Projects and Contributions
Lucas Atayde has contributed to significant technical projects during his internships. Notably, he developed an automated cloud governance system that operates on both Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services. Additionally, he adapted open-source security products to function within a serverless architecture on public cloud platforms, showcasing his ability to work with modern cloud technologies.