Summary
Thadeu Luz is a pragmatic, fast-learning entrepreneur and Chief AI at Hand Talk, where he has led development of award-winning automatic sign language interpretation since 2012. With 11+ years blending data science, machine learning engineering and full-stack development, he brings a rare mix of technical depth and creative craft rooted in 3D animation, VFX and architecture. He repeatedly moves across roles—3D character design, pipeline development, cloud infrastructure, mobile/web apps—to solve the hardest product challenges in a resource-constrained startup. Comfortable pitching investors and managing teams, he pairs startup leadership with hands-on engineering to ship impactful, inclusive technology. His multidisciplinary background gives him a practical knack for translating artistic workflows into scalable AI systems that prioritize real-world impact.
11 years of coding experience
Certificate of Completion Machine Learning, Certificate of Completion Machine Learning at Udacity
Post Graduate Certificate Animation, Post Graduate Certificate Animation at Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor Architecture, Bachelor Architecture at Universidade Federal de Alagoas
Portuguese, English, Brazilian Sign Language