Rafael Ramos Regis Barbosa
About Rafael Ramos Regis Barbosa
Rafael Ramos Regis Barbosa is a Staff Analytics Engineer at Vinted, with extensive experience in data analytics and engineering across both academic and industry settings. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has contributed to data-driven product strategies while working in various roles in the Netherlands and Brazil.
Work at Vinted
Rafael Ramos Regis Barbosa has been employed at Vinted as a Staff Analytics Engineer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the development of data-driven product strategies, leveraging his extensive background in data analytics. His position is based in Amsterdam, where he has been working for 11 months.
Education and Expertise
Rafael holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of Twente, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Telematics from the same institution, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. His expertise includes data engineering, data science, and telematics.
Professional Background
Rafael has a diverse professional background, having worked in both academic and industry settings. His career includes roles such as Data Scientist & Engineer at 3D Hubs from 2015 to 2018, Data Engineering Manager at WeTransfer from 2021 to 2022, and Senior Data Engineer at Tiqets from 2020 to 2021. He has also held positions at Moralis Web3 and the European Network for Cyber Security, showcasing his ability to transition between data engineering and data science roles.
Research Experience
Rafael's research experience includes serving as a Ph.D. Researcher at the University of Twente from 2007 to 2014 and as a Researcher at the European Network for Cyber Security from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as a Research Assistant at Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo from 2005 to 2006. This academic involvement has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of data-driven methodologies.
Contributions to Data Infrastructure
Throughout his career, Rafael has focused on improving data infrastructure and analytics capabilities across various companies in the Netherlands. His roles have involved developing strategies and systems that enhance data-driven decision-making processes, reflecting his strong background in both data engineering and data science.