From a young age, I was passionate about studying and excelled in academic competitions, earning several medals in the “Student Top 10” during my elementary school years.
In high school, while studying Business Administration, I actively participated in organizing events and developing projects, which helped me build valuable leadership and teamwork skills.
At 17, I started my undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering, as my first choice, Computer Engineering, wasn’t available. I graduated at 22, and on the day of my graduation, I had already begun pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, driven by a desire to deepen my knowledge.
During my master’s program, I specialized in Numerical Modeling and Structural Dynamics, and it was at this stage that I discovered my passion for data.
Before completing my master’s, I started working as a Data Analyst at a technology company focused on HR solutions, where I continue to apply my skills in data science, automation, and innovation to deliver impactful results.
During this period, I earned my Master's degree in Engineering from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), completed an MBA in Artificial Intelligence at the INFNET Institute, and attended a specialized course in Computer Vision as part of the Computer Science Master's program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
I have a strong aspiration to pursue a Ph.D., hopefully in the near future, to continue advancing my knowledge and contributing to meaningful research.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and listening to good music. Occasionally, I also indulge in photography, capturing moments of the sky—some of which you can find in this section.
On the left, photos from a road trip where we traveled from Rio de Janeiro to Natal.
On the right, a snapshot taken at the Dona Marta Viewpoint in Rio de Janeiro and a special moment with Mickey Fantasia at Disney—one of my favorite photos!
Nathalia Castelo Branco. 2025