Marcelo Díaz
Machine Learning Engineer
As a Machine Learning Engineer, I bring a unique blend of technical mastery and creative problem-solving to the table. My journey in software engineering is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, shaping groundbreaking software solutions that redefine the boundaries of what’s possible.
My career is marked by a history of success stories: from co-founding LEXIUS as the current CTO and scaling its user base from 0 to over 30,000, to leading AI initiatives at 6s.media, each role has been a testament to my ability to translate complex technical concepts into tangible business results. At the heart of my work is a commitment to advancing industries through technology, whether it’s revolutionizing the worldwide legal sector with LEXIUS or pushing the frontiers of how AI can change marketing forever with tools such as ReachOut.AI.
- Address
- Caracas, Venezuela
Experience
Embark on a journey through my professional landscape, where each role narrates a story of innovation, leadership, and technological prowess.
Co-founder and CTO
LEXIUS
I am on a mission to revolutionize the law industry with the most advanced legal software ever. As the CTO and Co-founder, I’ve handled the full-stack development of every piece of the system and the company’s growth strategy from 0 users to 30,000+.
Website: https://lexius.io/
Top Rated AI Freelancer
Upwork
As a Top Rated AI Freelancer on Upwork, I established a sterling reputation for delivering high-quality Deep Learning and software solutions to a global clientele. My commitment to excellence and innovation in each project not only garnered excellent reviews but also earned me the ‘Top Rated’ badge, a recognition reserved for the top 10% of professionals on the platform. This accolade reflects my consistent performance, expertise in AI and software development, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Director of AI
6s.media
As the AI team lead at 6S Media, I am currently working on a kick-butt project called Reachout.AI. Our CORE mission and purpose is to help A MILLION businesses ramp up revenue through the power of hyper-personalization and artificial intelligence.
My responsibilities encompass developing intricate deep learning algorithms, managing large-scale cloud infrastructure, and overseeing backend development.
Website: https://6s.media/ and https://reachout.ai/
Python Developer
Ardent Peak
At Ardent Peak, a renowned digital creative consultancy, I honed my skills as a Python expert, delivering bespoke software solutions for high-profile enterprise clients such as Obsess, a company recognized in Crunchbase for its innovative approach. My role involved building the backend of state-of-the-art websites. My tenure here was marked by a deep engagement in a variety of projects, where I applied my technical expertise to transform client visions into reality, thereby enhancing their digital presence and operational efficiency.
Website: https://ardentpeak.com
Professional Skills
Dive into a repertoire of skills honed through years of dedicated practice and continuous learning in the realm of machine learning and software engineering. My expertise encompasses a diverse array of programming languages, cutting-edge machine learning techniques, and full-stack development, ensuring a comprehensive approach to every project. From Python, JavaScript, and C, to mastery in TensorFlow, PyTorch, cloud technologies, and SOTA deep learning architectures, each skill contributes to my ability to deliver innovative and robust solutions.
Education
Journey through my academic path, which lays the foundation of my technical expertise and continuous pursuit of knowledge in the ever-evolving field of software engineering and AI
Systems Engineering Degree
Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua
In my pursuit of a Systems Engineering degree at Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua, I am being trained to become a multifaceted professional with transformational competencies in various technological domains.
Machine Learning Course
Stanford University
In this course, I built & trained supervised models for prediction & binary classification tasks (linear, logistic regression) using MATLAB. Also, I learned the mathematical foundations of AI.
Computer Vision Nanodegree
Udacity
In this advanced course, I immersed myself in the dynamic field of computer vision and deep learning. Starting with the fundamentals of image processing, I progressively mastered the art of building and customizing convolutional neural networks. A significant focus of my study involved applying these techniques to complex vision tasks, including automatic image captioning and object tracking and localization.
Deep Learning Specialization
deeplearning.ai
I completed five courses detailing the foundations of Deep Learning.
Topics covered:
– Understanding how to build neural networks.
– How to lead successful machine learning projects.
– Convolutional Neural Networks.
– Recurrent Neural Networks.
– Deep Learning Optimization techniques such as Adam, Dropout and BatchNorm.
Case studies covered:
– Deep Learning in healthcare.
– Deep Learning for autonomous driving.
– Sign language recognition.
– Music generation with Deep Learning.
– Natural language processing.
Deep Learning Nanodegree
Udacity
In this comprehensive learning program, I delved deeply into the world of neural networks, gaining expertise in their implementation with PyTorch, a leading deep learning framework. My journey encompassed building convolutional neural networks for sophisticated image recognition tasks, and mastering recurrent networks for generating sequences with high accuracy. A significant part of the course was dedicated to exploring and constructing generative adversarial networks, unlocking new possibilities in image generation.
Other courses
- 2023: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity. Taught by University of California, Irvine on Coursera. See certificate.
- 2022: C1 English – Centro Venezolano Americano. See certificate.
- 2019: Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python. Taught by University of Michigan on Coursera. See certificate.
- 2019: CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science. Taught by Harvard University on EdX. See certificate.
- 2018: Introduction to Web Development. Taught by University of California, Davis on Coursera. See certificate.