Ph.D., Software and IT Engineering

Research in computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, video processing. Research project of ÉTS, Institut national du sport du Québec, Mitacs, Own The Podium, Diving Canada.

Master's degree in Computer Science

Research in computer vision, machine learning, content-based image retrieval. Research project of UFMG and LG Electronics.

Master's thesis (English): Low-cost visual feature representation for image retrieval

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

I was recommended for the student highlight award from the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC) in the computer science bachelor’s degree.

I received honorable mention for my undergraduate dissertation in computer science.

Undergraduate dissertation: Face detection and tracking in video using predictive filters (In Portuguese: Detecção e rastreamento de faces em vídeos utilizando filtros preditivos).

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Software Engineer / Full Stack Python Developer (Django) / Applied Artificial Intelligence Engineer

DivingFy system (system 100% created by Ramon): A web system for automatic analysis of diving.

The project aims to measure diver kinematics and diving board motions during all the phases of a dive (preparation, take-off, flight, and entry) to quantify the individual strategy used by top Canadian divers to achieve the best performance.

The whole DivingFy web system was developed in Django (Python web framework/model–template–views architectural pattern).

The system is using:

• Computer Vision (OpenCV), Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn), Deep Learning (TensorFlow and PyTorch)
• Python Web (Django), Django REST framework, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Chart.js, PyCharm
• PostgreSQL database, Docker, Ubuntu, Windows, Git, GitHub

Django:

• Django models and database (PostgreSQL): Django models, queries, aggregation, search, managers, database access optimization.
• Django HTTP requests: URL dispatcher, Django views, view decorators, file uploads, Django shortcut functions, Django generic views, middleware, Django sessions.
• Django forms: HTML forms, Django form classes, Django form templates.
• Django templates.
• Django class-based views.
• Django migrations.
• Managing files: Django files and file storage.
• Python/Django unit tests.
• User authentication in Django.
• Django's cache framework.
• Django cryptographic signing.
• Sending email with Django.
• Django internationalization and localization.
• Django logging.
• Django pagination.
• Security in Django: Cross site scripting (XSS) protection, Cross site request forgery (CSRF) protection, SQL injection protection, Clickjacking protection, SSL/HTTPS, Host header validation, Referrer policy, Cross-origin opener policy, Session security, User-uploaded content.
• Django performance and optimization: Caching and database optimization.
• Django settings and security.
• Django signals: Defining and sending signals.
• Django asynchronous support.

Full Stack Java Developer (Java Web Technologies and Frameworks)

Design and build new J2EE (Java Enterprise) network management software. Provide a platform heavily focused on user experience, with intuitive and powerful APIs. Deployment in cloud architecture. Produce highly concurrent and performant designs that can manage thousands of sensors.

• Java, design patterns, Maven, Ant, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Integration, Spring REST, Spring HATEOAS, Spring Security, Google Web Toolkit (GWT), SmartGWT, Jira, Jenkins
• Apache Felix, OSGi, Apache MINA, JUnit, MySQL, MySQL Workbench, Hibernate, EJB, Virtual Machine, Docker, Kubernetes, Glassfish, Payara Server, JConsole, ThreadDumps, HeapDumps, JStack, JMap, JVisualVM

Full Stack Java Developer (Java Web Technologies & ReactJS) and Full Stack Python Developer (Flask)

Program computer solutions, according to the specifications established by the client. Actively participate in the integration and implementation of the software. Introduce new functionalities to already existing systems. Collaborate with the various stakeholders to carry out the follow-up of files. Prepare tests to develop the requested solutions.

• Java, JavaEE, Spring, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Node.js, React.js, Redux.js, macOS, Windows.
• Develop back-end applications (architecture, stability, reusability, security, and performance).
• Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn), Deep Learning (TensorFlow, Keras), Python (Flask), PyCharm, Docker.
• Front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and React.js). Git, GitLab, JIRA.

Participation in the following Ordigraphe’s projects:

• June 2018 to October 2019: DataIntell system (50% developed by Ramon)
• The DataIntell is an analytics and data management solution that helps you manage large amount of data.
• Main Activities: Java Web Developer, developing new system modules, bug fix, tester, unit testing, MySQL Server, Elasticsearch, Docker, front-end development using React.js and Redux.js.

• January 2019 to October 2019: Ordigraphe-AI system (100% developed by Ramon)
• Ramon created and developed the first version of Ordigraphe-AI software. Ordigraphe-AI is a web framework written in Python with many artificial intelligence solutions, such as, natural language processing, machine learning and deep learning. Main Activities: Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn), Deep Learning (TensorFlow, Keras), Python, PyCharm, Flask Web Development framework, Docker, designing a RESTful API work with machine learning algorithms, communicating DataIntell with Ordigraphe-AI system, sending machine learning training information to the DataIntell system.

PHP Web Developer

Wedding website developed in PHP and MySQL with the option to buy gifts online (system 100% created by Ramon).

Professor in the Computer Science department

Courses taught: Software Engineering 1, Computer Programming 1 (C), Computer Programming 2 (Java, C++)

Professor in the Computer Science department

Courses taught: Digital Image Processing, Compilers, Graph Theory, Web Technologies, Databases, Database Technologies, Computer Programming 1 (Matlab/Scilab/Octave), Requirements Engineering, Capacity Planning and Evaluation of Computer Systems, Software Testing and Maintenance, Undergraduate Thesis 1 and Thesis 2.

Computer Vision, Information Retrieval and Machine Learning Researcher

Research in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Image and Video Processing, Content-based image retrieval.

Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2014: NPDIFindP system (100% developed by Ramon): A desktop system for automatic detection of inappropriate content (Python and Java).

Jul. 2014 - Dec. 2014: RI system (100% developed by Ramon): A search engine system to retrieval web pages based on keywords (similar to Google's first search engine in 1998). Designing, implementing and validating a search engine for the Brazilian Web (C++, HTML, CSS, Javascript).

Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015: GoldenRetrieval system (100% developed by Ramon): A content-based image retrieval system (Python and C++). Given an input image the system retrieval similar images.

Software Engineer (Java Web Technologies and Frameworks)

Specification, development and deployment of systems (Java EE / Oracle Database) to meet the requirements of Accenture's clients. Quality assurance to delivery and maintenance of software. Apply knowledge of technologies, applications, methodologies, processes, and tools to support the client and project. Lead other software developers (junior level and mid-senior level).

• Java Web, Eclipse, JSP, JSF, Struts, EJB, Servlets, JDBC, Spring Framework, Ant, Maven, Web Services, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Junit, TDD, Scrum, Jira, Git, SVN, Oracle database, SAP Netweaver, design patterns, bug fixes, and Windows.

Participation in the following Accenture’s projects:

• December 2013 to December 2014: Gerdau - Manufacturing Execution System (PMN Gerdau system)
• Main Activities: Java Web Developer, developing new system modules, bug fix, tester, unit testing, SQL Server.

• November 2012 to December 2014: Villares Metals - Manufacturing Execution System (MIS Villares system)
• Main Activities: Java Web Developer, system requirements specification, tester, unit testing, code refactoring, code reviews, Oracle database, system maintenance, coordinating and training Web Developer teams.

• September 2011 to October 2012: Vale - World Wide Player in the Mining Industry (GPV Portos system)
• Main Activities: Java Web Developer, developing new system modules, bug fix, tester, unit testing, Oracle Server.

Software Developer (C/C++ and C#)

Develop computer vision systems (C++, C#, OpenCV, Visual Studio, Ubuntu, MySQL).

Software Developer (C++)

Develop a system in C++ that tracks face in video (100% developed by Ramon).

Software Developer (C#) / Computer Network / Information Technology

C#, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, computer network, and Information Technology (IT) support.

Software Developer (Java) / Information Technology

Java, Oracle Database, management of some bank systems.

Software Developer (Java and C#) / Computer Network / Information Technology

Java, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, computer network and Information Technology (IT) support.

Information Technology teacher

Courses taught: Microsoft Office, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Studio Max, AutoCAD, Visual Basic