I am a full-stack software engineer with extensive experience in backend and frontend development, and a growing passion for LLMs and GenAI development. I’ve led technical teams and thrived in collaborative environments, always championing clean code and continuous learning in emerging AI technologies. Fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, I enjoy bridging ideas across cultures and disciplines as I build scalable software and data-driven solutions.

Afonso Caiado

I am a full-stack software engineer with extensive experience in backend and frontend development, and a growing passion for LLMs and GenAI development. I’ve led technical teams and thrived in collaborative environments, always championing clean code and continuous learning in emerging AI technologies. Fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, I enjoy bridging ideas across cultures and disciplines as I build scalable software and data-driven solutions.

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I am a full-stack software engineer with extensive experience in backend and frontend development, and a growing passion for LLMs and GenAI development. I’ve led technical teams and thrived in collaborative environments, always championing clean code and continuous learning in emerging AI technologies.

Fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, I enjoy bridging ideas across cultures and disciplines as I build scalable software and data-driven solutions.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
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Work Experience

Intern - Full-Stack Software Engineer at CERN
February 20, 2023 - April 20, 2023
Built ML-based predictive analytics system for CERN's activity management platform, achieving 85% accuracy with limited training data. Analyzed business requirements and evaluated ML algorithms (scikit-learn: k-NN, Random Forest; NLP with TF-IDF). Designed data preprocessing pipeline and deployed Python/Flask REST APIs to production. Led a team of 3 engineers in an agile environment, coordinating with stakeholders across CERN departments to ensure project alignment. Implemented workflow restructuring to enhance collaboration and reduce project risk; recognized by management with a team award.

Education

Master’s Degree in Informatics and Computer Engineering, Specialization in Data Engineering, Big Data Analytics, and Machine Learning at FEUP, University of Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Big Data & Analytics, Erasmus Semester at Paris (Erasmus program)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences - Informatics and Computer Engineering at FEUP, University of Porto
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Baccalaureate, Sciences at Lycée Français International de Porto
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment