Andre Felipe Lopes

Experience

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  Schlumberger

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Led the Maintenance Cell and served as a Quality Supervisor, managing a diverse team of nine, driving quality assurance initiatives and operational excellence;• Quality Steering Committee member and quality leader for the workshop, generating production reports, suggestions for improvement and reviewing Service Quality and HSE reports;• Directed Six-Sigma and LEAN Manufacturing projects, participating in Kaizen events aimed at continuous improvement and waste reduction;• Employed forensic procedures and data analysis during DIFA (Dismantle, Inspection and Failure Analysis) activities to identify root causes and recommend preventive actions;• Assembly, Repair and Testing of ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) equipment, such as three-phase induction motors, protectors, variable-frequency drivers, and centrifugal pumps following specific procedures and strict quality control;• Managed maintenance operations for critical Petrobras Subsea projects, demonstrating my ability to handle complex, high-stakes projects. Show less • Worked hard at onshore field installing, removing, operating and performing surveillance of Electric Submersible Oil Pumps equipment;• Conducted thorough data analysis for troubleshooting and calibration of equipment, showcasing my analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities;• Executed electrical surface works, including maintenance of variable-frequency drivers and transformers, underscoring my technical acumen and hands-on experience in managing and optimizing technology-driven processes. Show less

  • Maintenance Lead

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Maintenance Trainee

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Field Specialist Intern

    Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Sinclair Technologies: A Division of Norsat International, Inc.

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2014

  Electronics Technician

  Internship for the Co-Op program accomplished in Toronto - ON, Canada. The company provides equipment to huge organizations such as Boeing, Bombardier, US Army, Rep. of Ireland Dept. of Defense, Taiwan Army, CBS News, Fox News and University of California.• Assembly of different antennas following detailed procedures and blueprints, meeting specific and restrict design requirements;• QA/QC of all the assembled antennas prior to testing;• Cable assembly and inspection;• Packing and Shipping equipment. Show less

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  Fugro

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2021

  Submarine ROV Supervisor

  • Operation and Maintenance of the top-level ROV Submarine robots used on subseainspections, construction and interventions.• Commissioning of multiple ROV systems, equipment from different manufacturers, using specific interfaces and communication protocols in order to centralize and interpret different returns on a main controller surface software.• Technical Support Team member for Fugro USA Marine, in Houston area, and FugroBrazil working together with the Technical Managers; I have worked on, reviewedand created different procedures, forms, templates, work instructions and more; mygreatest achievement was developing the Preventive Maintenance Manual to beimplemented globally and some tools to automate most of our daily routines.• Coordination of new contracts, mobilization project designs, mobilization plans,tooling and devices specification in order to meet contract requirements, memberof the investigation committee for ROV incidents, and an active contributor for thecontinuous improvement culture.• Developed Machine Learning projects: a Computer Vision for automated subsea visual inspection and a Predictive Maintenance system to predict equipment failure and support the technical team during troubleshooting. Show less

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  Google DSC Uninter

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  Data Scientist | Google DSC Lead

  The Founding Lead of the globally recognized by Google as the largest student chapter world-wide, from '21 to '23.• Organized and executed the largest ML Study Jam, a 4-week Machine Learning bootcamp offered by Google, with over 2,600 students enrolled.• Successfully grew the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) chapter to over 5,000 members, breaking the record for the largest student chapter in the world.• Presented live classes on Data Science and Machine Learning on YouTube, with over 16.3k accumulated views.• Hosted and presented tech talks with professionals from various companies such as Google, Meta (Facebook), IBM, Samsung, and Google Developer Experts.• Built the most followed YouTube channel and Instagram account of a GDSC chapter, resulting in increased visibility and engagement with the community.• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in coordinating and motivating a team of students to achieve the above results."Google DSC Leads are leaders who believe that technology can do extraordinary things for the world." (Google) Show less

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  IBM

  Dec 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Combined AI Engineering with Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Data Science to create innovative solutions at the forefront of our client's evolution.• Leveraged pre-trained Foundation Models and LLMs to create high-performance AI models, refining their performance for maximum impact.• Applied advanced prompt-engineering techniques to customize models for specific use cases and model types, delivering tailor-made AI solutions that pushed the boundaries of what was achievable.• Partnered closely with clients to translate concepts into tangible results using the robust IBM watsonx platform.• Leveraged the latest AI technical strategies and sales plays from IBM's arsenal, unlocking valuable client opportunities. Merged expertise in AI development, model construction, Fine-Tuning, and seamless API integration. Show less • Acted as a key contributor to a pre-sales Client Engineering team, partnered with clients to understand business problems and proposed solutions.• Contributed to the co-creation of rapid proofs of concept and Minimal Viable Solutions that demonstrated business value, leading to client investment in strategic solutions.• Translated business problems into leading-edge analytics solutions using consulting skills, industry expertise, and technical knowledge.• Delivered meaningful insights and predicted emerging trends to inform business solutions that optimized client value.• Applied Data Engineering techniques to gather, prepare, cleanse, and transform client data for analysis and AI automation. Show less • Collaborated with the team responsible for building and maintaining an on-premises Analytics Platform for the Bank of Brazil, the largest bank in Latin America in terms of IT infrastructure.• Developed Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and Machine Learning models in both Small and Big Data environments using Hadoop HDFS, Apache Spark and PySpark, Hive, HBase, NiFi, YARN, Hue, IBM DB2, MongoDB.• Worked on the Analytics Platform, providing JupyterLab or VS Code instances for each project, integrated with GitLab and orchestrated by Kubernetes.• Designed and implemented a complete DevOps pipeline for Machine Learning models, based on GIT, Jenkins, Argo, Control-M, Papermill, Docker, Kubernetes, and REST APIs.• Shared best practices in Python, GIT operations, and code debugging as a Developer Advocate among Data Science mentoring teams, while also presenting Machine Learning workshops to further educate team members on the basics of Regression, Classification, and Clustering models, and their applications.• Implemented LEAN/Six-sigma quality strategies and tools to maintain high standards in service delivery. Show less

  • Advisory AI Engineer

    Aug 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Data Scientist

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Dec 2021 - Sept 2022
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  BRAINS - Brazilian AI Networks

  Nov 2022 - now

  Founder

  • Founder of BRAINS - Brazilian AI Networks, a Brazilian collaborative community-based platform aimed at bringing quality content about AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science and Engineering to Brazil, in Portuguese.• Focused on providing a space where anyone can contribute with technical posts, from beginners to advanced practitioners, with a goal of democratizing knowledge in the field.• Writer of technical posts covering topics such as AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Python, and MLOps, with a passion for sharing knowledge and empowering others.• Achieved an mark of 4k community members on the first two months. An average of 50k page views on the blog and main website.• Committed to driving growth and engagement on the platform, with a vision to become a leading resource for AI and Data in Brazil.• Seeking to connect with like-minded professionals in the Data Science & AI community, and explore opportunities to contribute to exciting projects and organizations. Show less

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  Opwell

  Jul 2024 - now

  Co-Founder & CEO

  • Founded and leading Opwell, a pioneering AI startup that empowers industrial operations to enhance efficiency, predictability, and risk management.• Lead Opwell’s mission to convert complex data into actionable insights that drive operational excellence. Under my leadership, Opwell is quickly becoming a trusted partner for industries seeking to adopt cutting-edge AI-driven innovation.• Personally overseeing and directing all AI development efforts, ensuring that our solutions embody the highest standards of technological innovation and practical impact for our clients.Intelligence at Work 🚧 Show less