Francisco Pinto

Experience

• 

  EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2012

  Lecturer / Research Scientist

  As a research scientist at EPFL, I've worked on the mathematical modelling of sound propagation and spatio-temporal auditory perception in humans.As a lecturer, I've taught the following courses:- Mathematical Principles of Signal Processing (Doctoral course)- Signal Processing for Speech, Audio, and Acoustics (Master course)- Statistical Signal Processing and Applications (Master course)

• 

  Phonak

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Research Scientist

  In this 3-month internship, I've used my Ph.D. work to improve the sound localisation capabilities of Phonak's hearing aids. This included both theoretical work and the development of a low-complexity algorithm, ready for real-time operation and integration into the device chips.

• 

  True eBooks Publishing

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

  Digital Publishing Consultant

  After completing my PhD, I’ve created my own digital publishing consulting business. I’ve helped academic authors and publishing houses make a transition into the digital world, and become proficient in digital technologies. Areas of training included: interactive textbooks, internet marketing, social media marketing, and business analytics.

• 

  École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2017

  Data Scientist
• 

  EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)

  Mar 2021 - now

  Managing a small team of developers. Architect of EPFL Graph project (graphsearch.epfl.ch). In charge of redefining EPFL's approach to institutional data intelligence; helping create better data pipelines and data governance methodologies; developing machine learning and AI algorithms that generate more sophisticated insights and recommendations out of institutional data, and support decision-making at EPFL. Advising EPFL presidency on the implementation of data governance strategy, policies, organisation, and technology.

  • Engineering Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Advisory Board Member

    Mar 2021 - now