João Alves
About João Alves
João Alves is an AI Research Engineer with a strong educational background in Aerospace Engineering, having earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Instituto Superior Técnico. He has experience working at Unbabel in various roles since 2020 and completed an Erasmus program at UPC School in 2019.
Current Role as AI Research Engineer
João Alves serves as an AI Research Engineer at Unbabel, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing artificial intelligence solutions to enhance language translation services. His work involves applying advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to improve the efficiency and accuracy of translation processes.
Work Experience at Unbabel
João Alves has a significant history with Unbabel, having worked there in multiple capacities. He completed his Master Thesis at Unbabel in 2020, where he contributed to research projects for 10 months. Following this, he served as an AI Research Intern in 2021 for 9 months, gaining practical experience in AI applications within the language services sector.
Educational Background in Aerospace Engineering
João Alves studied Aerospace Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education in the same field, achieving a Master's degree in Avionics (Control and Systems) from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus program at UPC School (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) in 2019, where he studied for 11 months and achieved a score of 9/10.
Internship Experience at ISQ
In 2017, João Alves completed a Summer Internship at ISQ in Castelo Branco, Portugal. This internship lasted for one month and provided him with early exposure to the aerospace industry, contributing to his foundational knowledge and skills in engineering.