Summary
Rudi Modena is a Data Scientist with 11 years of experience applying machine learning and data engineering to industrial and research problems, currently delivering process-optimization solutions for the pulp and paper sector at Sindus ANDRITZ. He combines hands-on skills in Python, JMP, SQL and Git with on-premise deployment experience, and has a track record of building dashboards and ML systems that produced over $500k in savings and extended equipment campaigns. His background in geology and geostatistics—supported by research roles and numeric simulation work in C++ and Python—gives him a strong foundation in spatial data and scientific modeling. Continuously upskilling toward MLOps and ML Engineering, he bridges the gap between prototype analytics and production pipelines while focusing on clear business impact. An early software developer fluent in web and systems tooling, he brings pragmatic engineering habits to data-centric problems.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree Program, Computer Science, Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree Program, Computer Science at Udacity
Bachelor’s degree, Geology/Earth Science, General, Bachelor’s degree, Geology/Earth Science, General at Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos
Incomplete Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, Incomplete Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science at Universidade de Caxias do Sul
Technician, Informática, Technician, Informática at TEC BRASIL
Incomplete Master's degree, Mining Engineering, Incomplete Master's degree, Mining Engineering at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Machine Learning in Production, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Machine Learning in Production at ITI UFSCar
English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese