Summary
José Braga is a senior data scientist and applied computing researcher with 8+ years building ML-driven products for finance and environmental monitoring, currently leading credit data science at Bradesco. He combines deep academic training (PhD, MSc, BSc) with hands-on engineering—developing UAV autonomous navigation methods, satellite image deep-learning tools for Atlantic rainforest monitoring, and quantitative trading platforms like QuantBox. His background spans high-frequency quant research, data engineering, and product ownership, enabling him to translate complex models into production systems and trading strategies. Notably, he coauthored a live quantitative fund (Quasar Sirius) and helped design its data lake and execution stack, reflecting a rare blend of research, product, and ops experience. Based in São Paulo, he is fluent in Python, R and Matlab and thrives on projects that deliver societal impact through advanced ML.
7 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science, Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science at Universidade Federal de Itajubá
Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Computing, Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Computing at Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais - INPE