Luis Capelo
About Luis Capelo
Luis Capelo is a Software Engineer with a diverse educational background, including studies in Political Science, Economics, and Latin American Studies. He has held various positions in data science and technology, including roles at Glossier, Forbes, and the United Nations OCHA.
Work at Modal Labs
Luis Capelo has been employed at Modal Labs as a Software Engineer since March 2022. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in data science and software engineering to contribute to the development of innovative solutions. Modal Labs focuses on creating intelligent systems that enhance productivity and creativity.
Education and Expertise
Luis Capelo possesses a diverse educational background. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on Quantitative Methods as a Cross-registered Student from 2012 to 2013. He earned a Master’s degree in Science and Technology Policy from Harvard University from 2011 to 2013. His studies also include Political Science at the Federal University of Ceara and Latin American Studies at Universidad Nacional de La Plata, among other institutions.
Background
Luis Capelo has a varied professional history. He served as a Data Scientist and Team Leader at Flowminder Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden, from 2015 to 2017. He also worked at the United Nations OCHA as a Data Scientist from 2013 to 2016. His experience includes roles at Glossier, Inc. as Staff Data Scientist and Machine Learning + Data Engineering Lead, as well as a position as Head of Data Products at Forbes.
Achievements
Luis Capelo has held significant positions throughout his career, including Co-founder and CTO at Lightning AI from 2019 to 2021. He contributed to data-driven projects at Forbes and led data science initiatives at Flowminder Foundation. His work has focused on developing intelligent machines aimed at enhancing human creativity and productivity.