Hello, I'm Luna!
Welcome to my personal and professional space.
I have always believed that the most innovative and human solutions arise from the dialogue between fields of knowledge often thought distant. My journey is fueled by a deep curiosity to decipher the logic and inner workings of two fascinating systems: computational architectures and the human mind.
That is why I dedicate my career and studies to the continuous integration of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Neuropsychology, and Behavioral Science.
Career & Industry
My Professional Journey
I hold a solid track record in building enterprise-scale systems, agentic architectures, massive data pipelines, and predictive models. Over the years, I have actively engaged across diverse technology and higher education frontiers.
- Classical Machine Learning & Deep Learning: Business diagnostics, feature engineering, neural networks, and rigorous statistical validation of metrics (ROC-AUC, F1-Score, RMSE).
- Agentic Architectures & GenAI: Orchestration of autonomous agents and decision graphs using LangGraph, Python, and advanced RAG pipelines.
- High-Performance Software Engineering: Application of paradigms such as DDD (Domain-Driven Design), TDD (Test-Driven Development), and SDD for rapid prototyping and robust data contracts.
- MLOps & AI Governance: Lifecycle management with MLflow, LLM-as-Judge evaluation, continuous production monitoring (drift and latency detection), and strict data privacy compliance.
- Data Intelligence & Automation: Developed Python automations and custom API extractions integrated with TOTVS ERP, transforming operational data into executive decision-making dashboards.
- AI Innovation: Implemented LLM-powered tools for institutional diagnostics and technical documentation generation, achieving major efficiency gains.
- Digital Governance & Faculty Training: Led teacher training workshops focused on the ethical, secure, and effective use of AI, information security, and student data privacy.
- Behavioral Development & Soft Skills: Designed curricula and delivered lectures on Leadership, Ethics, and Emotional Intelligence grounded in Behavioral Psychology and Neuropsychology.
- AI Architecture & Data Privacy: Designed and deployed enterprise solutions powered by LLMs (Azure OpenAI) with strict data privacy guardrails for global customer workflows.
- Frontend Engineering & Security: Led front-end development with React, Redux, and Webhooks, implementing reusable design patterns and actively addressing security across the full SDLC.
- Computer Vision & Machine Learning: Built ML models and OCR solutions (Azure and Google APIs) for intelligent PDF document classification and parsing.
- Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps (IaC): Managed scalable AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Batch, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, SageMaker), automated Docker CI/CD pipelines, and provisioned infrastructure as code via Terraform.
- Data Virtualization & BI: Orchestrated complex data pipelines from SAP systems and Enterprise Data Warehouses using Denodo Data Virtualization.
- Mentorship: Directed technical onboarding and mentoring programs for engineering interns, fostering agile principles and code craftsmanship.
Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Intern (08/2020 – 12/2021)
- Data Platform Migration: Key contributor to migrating a legacy Hadoop architecture to serverless cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Serverless Engineering: Developed Full-Stack services in Python and JavaScript with AWS Lambda for real-time event processing.
- Data Modeling & Integration: Created complex data models connecting SAP ERP and data warehouses via Denodo.
- MLOps & Containerization: Implemented machine learning workflows and managed Docker environments.
- Lead Developer & Founder | Software Localization & Open Source Project (12/2014 – 12/2024): A decade spearheading open source initiatives and global software localization projects.
- Freelance Technology Services (01/2013 – 12/2019): Provided IT infrastructure, system maintenance, and technology consulting.
Education & Science Outreach
Talks & Educational Outreach
Sharing knowledge and discussing the ethical, societal, and human impact of technology is a lifelong commitment. Key lectures, masterclasses, and broadcasts include:
Featured Video Keynote
A deep philosophical exploration of algorithmic ethics, the societal impact of AI, and preserving human essence in automated decisions, analyzing real-world case studies in Law, Medicine, and Public Policy.
Watch Keynote on YouTube
Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Engineering: The Multidisciplinary Professional
Examining the new competencies demanded in the era of generative AI, defensive security, and critical analytical thinking.
Exploring Novel Pedagogical Paradigms with Artificial Intelligence
Actionable strategies for university faculty to integrate AI tools ethically and productively into modern learning environments.
Docente Conecta: Connecting Theory, Practice, and Innovation in Higher Education
Workshops focused on digital transformation, active learning methodologies, and modern pedagogical facilitation in academia.
Scientific Rigor & Lifelong Learning
Academic Background & Certifications
My educational path was tailored to unite computational precision with the scientific study of human behavior:
- B.S. in Computer EngineeringVirtual University of the State of São Paulo (UNIVESP)2017 – 2022
- B.S. in PsychologyCentro Universitário FAMIn progress
- Postgraduate Degree in NeuropsychologyFaculdade Líbano
- Postgraduate Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Faculdade Líbano
Data Science with Python — University of Michigan Machine Learning with Big Data — UC San Diego SQL for Data Science — UC Davis Big Data Integration & Graph Analytics Modern Web Development with React — ZTM Academy Machine Learning & Data Science — ZTM Academy Full Stack Python & ReactJS Developer
Research & Publications
Scientific Research & Papers
My research explores clinical, neurobiological, and psychosocial interfaces, investigating how neuroplasticity, cognition, and contextual factors shape human experience:
Neuropharmacology & Cognition
PSILOCYBIN AND COGNITIVE REHABILITATION: TRANSDIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS OF INFLEXIBILITY IN PSYCHIATRIC RIGIDITY DISORDERS
Investigation into the neural mechanisms of psilocybin in modulating thalamo-cortical circuits and 5-HT2A receptors to destabilize rigid cognitive attractor states and foster psychological flexibility in treatment-resistant conditions.
Clinical & Cognitive Psychology
IMPACTS OF FETISHIZATION AND MINORITY STRESS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORE BELIEFS IN TRANSGENDER WOMEN: A CLINICAL-COGNITIVE ANALYSIS
In-depth analysis grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on how chronic minority stress and objectifying dynamics shape maladaptive core schemas of unlovability, defectiveness, and helplessness.
Art, Passion & Neuroscience
Personal Side: Music, the Brain, and the Art of Composition
Away from code and scientific literature, you will find me immersed in my home studio. I am an independent bassist, composer, and music producer.
On stage: the raw energy and rhythmic synchronization of live electric bass. The bass as a structural foundation: connecting harmony, groove, and emotion. To me, music is one of humanity's most extraordinary expressions of intelligence. From a neuropsychological standpoint, performing and composing music represents one of the most complex behaviors the human nervous system can execute. Playing the bass demands razor-sharp real-time coordination: the auditory cortex processes harmony and intervals, the motor cortex and cerebellum drive sub-millimeter fingerstyle precision, while executive functions and working memory anticipate timing, manage dynamics, and sustain the groove. It is brain plasticity at its purest and most dynamic.
There is also a profound symmetry between software engineering and musical composition. On the bass, I build the foundation — the essential bridge transforming the drum's rhythmic pulse into the melodic harmony that drives the song. Every sustained root note or calculated silence acts like a clean line of code: shaping space, creating tension, providing resolution, and ensuring the entire musical architecture remains cohesive and powerful.
“Whether in the deep punch of rock and jazz tones, or in the precision of acoustic frequency sculpting and mixing in the DAW, music is my sanctuary where structural rigor, auditory sensitivity, and pure creative expression converge.”
