Summary
Cláudio De Sá is an AI and machine learning specialist with over a decade of experience turning research-grade models into customer-facing solutions, now serving as Customer Delivery Architect at Cisco. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Leiden University and has progressed through hands-on and leadership roles across academia and industry, including multiple senior data scientist and AI solutions consultant positions at Deeper Insights. His technical breadth spans computer vision, neural networks, time-series and streaming data, NLP and ranking problems, with a track record of embedding ML into production for enterprise customers. Comfortable at the intersection of research and delivery, he has also taught as a visiting lecturer and worked on international collaborations, reflecting a strong aptitude for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Based in Porto, he combines mathematical rigor from an engineering background with practical delivery experience, often spotting deployment and data-quality pitfalls early in engagements. Peers describe him as a pragmatic architect who prioritizes measurable impact over academic novelty.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Astronomia e Astrofísica, Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Astronomia e Astrofísica at National University of Ireland, Galway
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Artificial Intelligence at Leiden University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Engenharia Matemática, Master of Science (M.Sc.), Engenharia Matemática at Universidade do Porto
Portuguese, English, Spanish