Summary
Vinícius Da Rocha is a researcher and doctoral candidate in Meteorology at INPE with eight years of experience studying cloud variability for solar energy projects and applying machine learning to cloud and image recognition problems. With a strong academic foundation—BSc in Physics and MSc in Meteorology from USP—he blends atmospheric science, statistical modeling and software skills (R, Python, bash, SQL) to turn observational and radar/lightning network data into actionable insights. His background spans operational forecasting, data engineering for research networks, and science communication through teaching and textbook development, evidencing an ability to translate complex science for diverse audiences. Based in São Paulo, he brings a rare mix of hands‑on coding, field‑scale renewable energy modeling and pedagogy, and maintains a public contact point at MonolitoNimbus.com.br.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bacharel, Física, Bacharel, Física at Universidade de São Paulo / USP
Doutorado, Meteorology, Doutorado, Meteorology at INPE
University of São Paulo
English, Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese