Rúbia Guerra

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Education

Systems Engineering B.Sc. @ UFMG • 2016.08 - 2019.12

Electrical Engineering B.Sc. @ UFMG • 2013.08 - 2016.07 (interrupted)

  • Switched majors to Systems Engineering

Summer Session D @ UC Berkeley • 2014.07 - 2014.08

  • Interdisciplinary studies:
    • MCB 63: Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy (A)
    • PSYCH C120: Basic Issues in Cognition (A-)

Middle and High School - Colégio Militar de Belo Horizonte • 2006.01 - 2012.07

Experiences

Developer @ LATIN - Laboratory for Treating Information • 2020.02 - current

My current responsibilities involve developing web scraping modules in Python for a Research & Development project.

Data Science Resident @ Tenbu • 2019.05 - 2019.12

The main objective of the program is to enable students to gain knowledge and skills required to be a Data Scientist through hands-on experience and independent studies. My responsibilities involved using the CRISP-DM methodology and Python to develop solutions to Tenbu's projects.

Computer Vision Intern @ ENACOM • 2019.02 - 2019.05

My main responsibilities were to document ongoing projects, research state-of-the-art techniques for Computer Vision-related problems, and develop Proof of Concepts using OpenCV and scikit-learn.

Data Analytics Intern @ AppProva/SOMOS Educação • 2018.06 - 2019.02

At AppProva, my responsibility was to provide the Customer Success team with the necessary data to guide strategic decisions. Through my internship, I developed strategic, operational and tactical dashboards using Tableau and SQL; delivered user engagement reports to clients; and analyzed client surveys with Python.

General Assistant @ Akvos Laboratório Ambiental e de Alimentos • 2011.01 - 2014.01 and 2015.07 - 2017.06

At Akvos, my responsibilities were to guarantee smooth running of the company by assisting in different sectors:

  • IT Sector: solve common computer issues, advise on software and hardware acquirement, and manage company's server and email client;
  • Quality Sector: assist on the Quality Management System, complying with ISO/IEC 17025:2005; identify nonconformities and improvement opportunities; and perform data entry tasks using LIMS and Microsoft Office;
  • Financial Sector: organize financial documents; update finance management software; and schedule payments, bank routines (deposits and withdrawals) and payrolls.

Research Projects

MINDS Lab / DEE / UFMG

2018.08 - 2019.07

  • Supervised by: Dr. Frederico Gadelha
  • During this assistantship, I studied how Machine Learning algorithms can be applied to Computer Vision problems. I had the opportunity to learn the basics of Keras, Tensorflow and OpenCV. Finally, my research focused on understanding how to apply Deep Learning to aid in sign language recognition tasks. This project has unfolded into my undergraduate thesis.

2017.08 - 2018.07

  • Supervised by: Dr. Frederico Gadelha
  • In my second assistantship, I studied the general theory of Machine Learning and how ML algorithms are being applied in the context of Big Data. In particular, I researched Random Forests adaptations that can be applied to Big Data problems (Genuer et al. (2017)). Finally, I worked with M.Sc. Tamires Rezende to analyze the application of Random Forests in Sign Language Recognition.
  • Publication: Guerra, Rúbia Reis, et al. "Facial Expression Analysis in Brazilian Sign Language for Sign Recognition." Anais do XV Encontro Nacional de Inteligência Artificial e Computacional. SBC, 2018.

e-Speed / DCC / UFMG

2014.01 - 2015.10

  • Supervised by: Dr. Gisele Pappa
  • During my first assistantship, I investigated different approaches for the hierarchical single-label classification of Transposable Elements'​ taxonomy proposed on Wicker et al. (2007). In particular, this project aimed to compare standard flat multi-class classification and local hierarchical classification methods, assuming a mandatory leaf node prediction. Dr. Gisele Pappa introduced me to Python, R, WEKA and the basics of conducting academic research. I also had the opportunity to learn about Evolutionary Computing using NetLogo simulations.

Volunteer Experience

Infrastructure Team Member @ TEDx UFMG • 2016.06 - 2016.11

The team's activities consisted of planning, arranging and maintaining the infrastructure for TEDx UFMG 2016. Also, I was responsible for deploying and updating the event's website, and for guaranteeing the smooth running of projections and visual components during the talks.

Event date: Nov. 25th, 2016

Theme: Community

Volunteer @ Discriminação e Minorias (GDM) - Práticas na Engenharia (UFMG) • 2015.08 - 2017.07

GDM researches and discusses dynamics, characteristics and socio-cultural context of marginalized groups. The group also tries to identify discriminatory practices in the academic environment and in society itself. GDM's main purpose in the School of Engineering is to promote awareness and reflections regarding marginalized groups and their daily challenges. In 2015, we organized Cadê a Cor, Engenharia? (2015.12), one of the first social awareness events held the School of Engineering. In 2016, I assumed the leadership of the group and organized discussion sessions.

Volunteer @ Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) Engenharia Elétrica (UFMG) • 2014.10 - 2016.07

PET is about community outreach and bringing Electrical Engineering outside the classroom. My main activities were: plan and arrange Electrical Engineering-related workshops, fairs and general events; apply Engineering knowledge to problems brought by the general community; coordinate, define requirements and identify resources needed for executing the Autonomous Robots Competition (CoRA); and promote the study of Engineering and the role of universities in marginalized communities and schools.

Chief Technology Officer @ Projeto Auxi • 2015.09 - 2016.06

Projeto AUXI proposed to place students as protagonists of education, with the intention of leveling Brazilian's education system and instilling the desire to learn. AUXI aimed to create an educational platform to get students from all over Brazil in touch so that they can exchange knowledge, thus narrowing the gap in Brazilian education from state to state and even from school to school.

Awards

School of Engineering / UFMG

Oriane Magela Neto’s Silver Medal • 2020.02

  • Merit award for having the second-highest grade within the graduating class of 2019

CNPq / UFMG

Undergraduate Research Fellowship • 2014.01 - 2015.10; 2017.08 - 2019.07

  • Incentive to perform research activities at UFMG

XXVII Semana da Iniciação Científica da Escola de Engenharia / Semana do Conhecimento / UFMG

XXVII Engineering School Scientific Initiation Week / Knowledge Week Academic Relevance • 2019.10

  • Project: Machine Learning for Image Classification

XXVI Semana da Iniciação Científica da Escola de Engenharia / Semana do Conhecimento / UFMG

XXVI Engineering School Scientific Initiation Week / Knowledge Week Academic Relevance • 2018.10

  • Project: Facial expression analysis in Brazilian Sign Language for sign recognition

III iGEM-UFMG Summer School on Biological Machines

Best Business Project Presentation • 2017.02

  • Project: Grün Beer, a concept of using genetically modified yeast to produce beer that glows in the dark
  • Team: Cibele Zolnier, Felipe Caixeta, Lethicia Andrade, Rúbia Guerra, Thiago Sanches, Vitor Almeida

Microsoft Innovation Center

Best Project• 2015.12

  • Selected as best project among the Software Development track with the app ParaCasa (XAML/C#), which enabled users to browse Brazilian's National Curriculum from their phones
  • Team: Rafael Ocelli, Rúbia Guerra

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Online courses

  • Big Data Specialization (5/6) @ Coursera • 2018.09 [Certificate]
  • Machine Learning @ Coursera • 2017.05 [Certificate]

Microsoft's Student to Business Program

  • Software Development Track • 2015.10 - 2015.12
  • IT Infrastructure Track • 2016.05

Language courses

  • Basic Mandarin Chinese I, II & III @ Confucius Institute • 2016.03 - 2018.11
  • Learn to Speak Vietnamese Like a Native @ Udemy • 2016.02 [Certificate]