Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence · São Paulo, Brazil
IB student, aspiring CS & AI engineer. I build machine learning systems, teach programming to underserved communities, and compete in mathematics olympiads.
01 — About
Hi, I'm Fernando — a final-year IB student at St. Paul's School in São Paulo on a full scholarship, studying Higher-Level Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. My focus is Machine Learning and AI, with hands-on experience from programmes at Johns Hopkins University and Inteli.
Outside academics, I lead Juntos na Tecnologia, a project teaching Python and Java to students from the Paraisópolis community, and I tutor mathematics internationally on Schoolhouse.world. I believe technology should open doors — not close them.
02 — Projects
Featured · ML · Astrophysics · NSLC 2025
Developed a Machine Learning model to identify and classify exoplanets from astronomical data, built as the capstone project of the National Student Leadership Conference in AI at Johns Hopkins University. Collaborated with 20+ students to design and implement the full ML pipeline — from data preprocessing to model evaluation.
AI · NLP · Inteli Camp 2025
Led a team of 8 through the end-to-end development of a chatbot that performs predictive analysis on Instagram post ideas based on an account's previous activity — combining NLP and engagement data to surface the most impactful content strategies.
Social Impact · Education · 2024 – Present
Founded and lead a programming education initiative for students from the Paraisópolis community in São Paulo. Teach Python and Java, graduated 2 students from the Class of 2025, and currently impact 15+ learners — growing from teacher to President.
03 — Experience & Education
Certified tutor on a global nonprofit peer-led platform. Led a 4-week SAT Math Bootcamp covering Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem Solving & Data Analysis, Geometry, and Trigonometry — earning 8+ volunteer hours and supporting students internationally.
Lead weekly CS workshop sessions for 9th and 10th grade students, providing supplemental materials for IGCSE examinations. Primary focus on Programming, Python, and Pseudocode — helping students bridge theory and practical problem-solving.
Developed technological and business skills with a focus on teamwork and leadership. Led a group of 8 participants through the full development of an AI chatbot for Instagram content strategy — from concept to working prototype.
Attended the National Student Leadership Conference in AI at Johns Hopkins. Built foundations in ML theory and implementation, and developed an exoplanet identification and classification project alongside 20+ students from across the US.
Studying the IB Bilingual Diploma on a full scholarship, with Higher-Level Computer Science, Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, and Physics. Predicted grade: 39. Elected STEAM Prefect in 2025. Previously earned A* in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, CS, History, and Music at IGCSE.
Completed a 10-week programme in Machine Learning with Python alongside students from Caltech and MIT. Earned Certification 2 and was recognised as an iD Tech Certified Coder.
Honors & Awards
2× Honourable Mention — OBMEP National Stage
2019 · 2025 — tied with medalist; invited to OBM (2019)
Final Stage — Brazilian Computing Olympiad (OBI)
2024
Academic Prize — Mathematics, Physics & CS (×2 CS)
2023 · 2025
Bronze Medal — OBMEP Local Stage
2023
Full Scholarship — St. Paul's School
2022 — 2026
Silver Medal — Brazilian Kangaroo Maths
2019
04 — Contact
Actively looking for university opportunities in Computer Science and AI, as well as research collaborations, internships, and open-source projects. Always happy to connect.
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