Resume
MARIANA EMAUZ VALDETARO
R&D Software Engineer | Independent Researcher
Lisboa, Portugal | mvtta@proton.me | marianas.life
SUMMARY
Multidisciplinary researcher and technical professional with expertise in telecommunications, machine learning, and complex systems. Combining analytical rigor with creative and critical thinking to develop novel approaches to address complex problems while bridging technical implementation with theoretical frameworks across disciplines.
SKILLS
Technical: 5G Technologies, Digital Signal Processing, C/C++, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Complex Systems Modeling, Software Architecture, Python, Julia, HG, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Openmm, MDAnalysis, Py3Dmol, Amber14-all, QMD, SentenceTransformer, Dash, TfidfVectorizer, LatentDirichletAllocation, FrameSemanticTransformer, Spacy, Umap, Torch, Tqdm, NLTK, BERT, Flask
Development: Prototyping, System Design, Unit/Integration Testing, Interface Adaptation, Code Optimization, Matlab Integration
Research: Quantitative Methods, Experimental Design, Literature Review, Interdisciplinary Synthesis
Communication: Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Requirements Documentation
Leadership: Strategic Planning, Team Coordination, Community Building, Stakeholder Management
Languages: English (Fluent), Portuguese (Native), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Basic)
HIGHLIGHT
| Date | Job | Term |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 - Present | Senior Consultant Technology & AI | Self-Employed |
| October 2024 - Present | Board Member & Vice President @ SEMF | Pro-Bono |
| April 2023 - October 2024 | R&D Software Engineer 5G Physical Layer | Without Term |
| May 2022 - April 2023 | Applied R&D Software Engineer Cloud and Networks | Fixed Term |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEMF: Vice President | Society for Multidisciplinary and Fundamental Research
October 2024 - Present: Technology and Infrastructure Office
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives for advancing fundamental research across conventionally disparate fields of inquiry
- Oversee community development and engagement initiatives
- Participate in community live streams reporting on internal progress and promoting multidisciplinary discussions
- Coordinate interdisciplinary events including the yearly interdisciplinary school
- Collaborate on organizational partnerships and funding initiatives
- Maintain and develop SEMF’s technical infrastructure alongside the secretary and manager of operations
Independent Senior Consultant | Machine Learning & GenAI
January 2024 - Present
- Advise organizations on implementing and adopting AI systems and machine learning solutions
- Develop custom frameworks for data processing and analysis
- R&D custom generative AI pipelines for workflow automation
- Design novel technical architectures for complex data processing systems
- Bridge technical teams with non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals
Nokia: Embedded Software Engineer - Physical Layer - R&D - 5G (Contract)
April 2023 - December 2024
- Conduct digital signal processing and code optimization for 5G systems
- Perform feasibility studies of 3GPP 5G features and draft technical requirements
- Plan and organize work as part of global software development teams
- Implement features using C/C++ for telecommunications infrastructure
- Design system architecture and conduct various testing levels (unit, component, integration)
- Perform interface adaptation, testing, and troubleshooting
- Execute SW co-verification with Matlab models and build time optimization
- Create documentation and advocate for software lifecycle best practices
Nokia: Applied R&D Engineer (Full-time)
February 2022 - April 2023
- Contributed to research and development initiatives for telecommunications technology
- Participated in early-stage development of 5G technologies
- RAN Infrastructure and Product Development
Independent Researcher | Agency & Multi-scale Interaction Dynamics
2023 - Present
- Investigate theoretical frameworks for generalizing interaction patterns across temporal and spatial scales
- Develop computational models for analyzing complex social and cognitive systems
- Writing research literature
Independent Researcher | Computational Linguistics & Machine Learning
2023 - Present
- Investigate theoretical frameworks for generalizing meaning development
- Develop computational models for analyzing polysemic terms across interdisciplinary academic publications
- Participate in interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of linguistics and machine learning
Colisão Studios: Founder and Manager R&D Studio
February 2018 - November 2021
- Led a Zero-to-One Innovation Studio operating at the intersection of technology, art, and natural resources
- Developed novel technical solutions and creative applications
- Managed a Multidisciplinary Team of 200
Newlife.ai: External Funding Coordinator
May 2020 - November 2020
- Coordinated funding initiatives for a Decentralized AI-driven social network
- Worked on strategic alignment for Portuguese based partnerships
reboot.fashion: Founder
November 2019 - March 2020
- Created a decentralized fashion system addressing supply-chain complexities through smart contracts
- Developed on-chain platform/marketplace connecting independent and MSNE players
- Implemented transparency solutions for fashion industry value chain
EDUCATION
SEMF Interdisciplinary School
2024 Intellectual cross-pollination by bringing together researchers, practitioners, students and creators from diverse areas of expertise that share a common vision on fundamental questions.
Johns Hopkins University
Mooc in Neuroscience and Neuroimaging Specialization
- Neuroanatomy & Neuroimaging • Experimental design • Imaging techniques
- Certificates: Certificate 1, Certificate 2, Principles of fMRI 1
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
42 School - 42 Lisboa
A private institution of higher education in computer science opened in Paris in 2013. The school does not have any professors and is open 24/7. Students are trained through peer-to-peer pedagogy “Peer learning”, and project-based learning.
- Focused on: Software Engineering and Computer Science Imperative programming in C, Object-Oriented Programming in C++, Data Structures & Algorithms, Concurrent programming, Network programming, Systems administration, Graphics programming
Bachelor in Management and Corporate Communication
ISCEM, Lisbon Portugal 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Semiotics and Visual Culture
IADE, Lisbon Portugal 2008
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Katefriends
April 2022 - Present - Volunteer in animal welfare, focusing on fostering and rehabilitation of rescued greyhounds - Support transition of animals until they find permanent homes
A Avó veio Trabalhar (Grandma Came to Work)
February 2015 - April 2019
- Community volunteer for intergenerational creative hub in Lisbon
- Helped build social and emotional bonds within local community
- Supported program enabling elderly people to participate in creative activities
Sincerely Mariana