Brandon J. Alves

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About

My name is Brandon Alves, I am a Robotics Engineer and Data Scientist. I have a passion for learning and I am always looking for new challenges. I just graduated from INSA Lyon and GeorgiaTech with specializations in Robotics and Machine Learning. I am currently looking for a position in the field of Robotics and Data Science.

Resume

Instruction

Master of Science

2022 - 2023

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Specialization: Computational Perception/Robotics and Machine Learning

GPA: 4.0/4.0

  • Graduate Algorithms
  • Machine Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning for Robotics
  • Autonomous Robotics
  • Deep Learning

Master of Engineering

2020 - 2023

National Institute of Applied Sciences, Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France

GPA: 15.74/20.00

  • Digital Circuits
  • Computer Architecture
  • C Language Programming
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Programming Tools
  • Object Oriented Programming - C++
  • Linear Algebra and Image Synthesis
  • Signal Processing
  • Data Base Management System
  • Data Modeling
  • Process Modeling
  • Human Sciences and Communication
  • Network basics
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering and UML Modelling
  • Algorithms for Artificial Intelligence and Graphs
  • Probability
  • Application Development for Information Systems
  • Data Management for the Web
  • Engineering Ethics
  • Network Programming
  • AGILE Object Oriented Software Design and Development
  • Data Mining
  • Logical Approach to Artificial Intelligence
  • Semantic Web
  • Statistics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Web Technologies and Service-oriented Architectures for Organizations
  • Methodology for Design and Deployment of Network and Service Architecture
  • Project Management
  • Organization and Management of Services and Goods
  • Numerical Society
  • Security and Network
  • Grammar and Languages
  • Software Quality
  • Decision-Making Support
  • Machine Learning
  • Management, Law and Finance
  • SMART Project

Associate's Degree

2018 - 2020

UQAM, Montréal, Québec, Canada

GPA: 4.26/4.30

  • Analysis and Modeling Project
  • Computer Language Creations
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Introduction to Web Programming
  • Principles of Operating Systems
  • Skills for Business II
  • Software Engineering : Analysis and Modeling
  • Statistics for Sciences
  • Tele-Computing

Fontainebleau Institute of Technology, Sénart, Île-de-France, France

GPA: 18.01/20.00

  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
  • Fundamental Data Structure and Algorithmics
  • Database Introduction
  • Design of Digital Documents and Interfaces
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Economic Environment
  • Functioning of Organizations
  • Expression Communication
  • Architecture and Basic Programming of an Information System
  • Network Architecture
  • Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Basics of Object-Oriented Design
  • Web Programming on the server side
  • Programming and Administration of Databases
  • Graphs and Languages
  • Numerical Analysis and Methods
  • Accounting, Financial, Legal and Social Environment
  • Company Strategies
  • Expression Communication and Information

Experience

Robotics Intern

2023 - 6 months

INRIA, Villeurbanne, Rhône-Alpes, France

Conception of a multi-robot exploration algorithm to find corroded areas on metallic structures:

  • Read state-of-the-art papers on multi-robot exploration.
  • Developed algorithms to find the best path for each robot to explore the structure.
  • Developed a ROS package that implements the algorithms.
  • Developed a simulation environment in Gazebo to test the algorithms.

Cyber Security Intern

2022 - 4 months

Biomerieux, Craponne, Rhône-Alpes, France

Conception of a security policy dedicated to R&D machines:

  • Defined the scope of R&D and its cartography.
  • Defined action plans to ensure that all workstations and servers are protected against malware, are up to date with their security patches and are listed in the inventory.
  • Benchmarked of products to monitor and report on the safety status of these machines (solution choosed : Microsoft Defender for Endpoints).
  • Monitored and piloted the progress of the action plan with the operational teams.
  • Communicated with the users and services concerned to explain the approach and present the new policy.

Data Privacy Intern

2021 - 3 months

INRIA, Villeurbanne, Rhône-Alpes, France

Development of a training platform for crisis management between attackers and defenders:

  • Designed and deployed (using VirtualBox) information system architecture.
  • Implemented various attacks (DoS, SSH brute force, phishing, website defacing, ransomware, spamming).
  • Developed attacker's administration interface.
  • Developed tools to measure the reactions and responses of defenders.

Planification & Decision Aid Intern

2020 - 4 months

LACIM, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Implementation and experimentation of artificial intelligence approaches, algorithms and methods through laboratory research activities:

  • Documented myself on Markov Decision Process.
  • Attempted to create an electric vehicle path search algorithm using MDP.
  • Created an Android application using Android Studio.
  • Reviewed code.

Web Developer Intern

2020 - 4 months

UQAM Bio-informatics Lab, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Website maintenance operations:

  • Performed database operations.
  • Scraped Web data using selenium.
  • Performed database backups.
  • Fixed bugs.

Skills

My most relevant skills are the following:

Programming 90%
Project Management 80%
Information Systems 90%
Network 90%
Machine Learning 90%
Robotics 90%

Languages

I can communicate in the following languages:

French native
English C2
Spanish B1
Portuguese B1
Chinese A1