Estevam Hruschka
About Estevam Hruschka
Estevam Hruschka serves as the Lab Director and Staff Research Scientist at Megagon Labs, where he leads research in machine learning and natural language processing. He has a notable history of contributions in AI, including building the Alexa Search Team at Amazon and co-leading the Read The Web project.
Current Role at Megagon Labs
Estevam Hruschka serves as the Lab Director and Staff Research Scientist at Megagon Labs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of research scientists and engineers, focusing on advancing the state-of-the-art in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. His leadership is instrumental in driving innovative research initiatives and fostering collaboration within the lab.
Previous Experience at Megagon Labs
Prior to his current role, Estevam Hruschka worked at Megagon Labs as a Staff Research Scientist from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to various research projects and initiatives that aimed to enhance the capabilities of AI systems. His experience at Megagon Labs laid the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to Lab Director.
Academic Background and Education
Estevam Hruschka holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, which he completed from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from Universidade de Brasília between 1995 and 1997, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UEL - Universidade Estadual de Londrina from 1991 to 1994. His extensive academic background supports his research and teaching endeavors.
Research Contributions and Collaborations
Estevam Hruschka has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the development of compound AI systems for enterprise applications. He co-led the Read The Web project, which created the first Never-Ending Learning System in the history of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, he has co-authored research on the sensitivity of large language models and participated in various workshops, including the Matching Workshop at ACL 2023 and the NLP4HR Workshop 2024.
Teaching and Academic Positions
Estevam Hruschka has held multiple academic positions throughout his career. He served as an Assistant Professor at UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos from 2004 to 2012 and later as an Associate Professor from 2012 to 2019. He also worked as a Full Professor at Universidade Positivo for one year and held visiting professor roles at Carnegie Mellon University and Tsinghua University. His teaching experience spans various institutions and contributes to his expertise in the field.