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.

Luna Nascimento — Software Engineering, AI and Neuropsychology
Luna NascimentoComputer Engineer, AI Specialist; Psychology Student, Postgraduate in CBT & Neuropsychology.
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.

IT & Artificial Intelligence Consulting08/2026 – Present

Artificial Intelligence Analyst & Consultant

I serve as an AI consultant and technical architect designing enterprise-scale intelligence solutions for major B2B clients. My scope ranges from business problem formulation, feature engineering, neural networks, and classical predictive modeling (with rigorous statistical validation through ROC-AUC, F1-Score, and RMSE metrics), to designing GenAI systems, orchestrating autonomous agentic architectures, and implementing complex decision graphs with LangGraph, Python, and advanced RAG pipelines.

I lead development grounded in high-performance software engineering paradigms, applying Spec Driven Development (SDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD) to guarantee resilient data contracts and rapid code synthesis. Concurrently, I implement end-to-end model lifecycle governance via MLOps, automated LLM-as-Judge evaluation frameworks, and continuous production monitoring (drift and latency tracking), pairing technical excellence with AI safety, risk mitigation, and strict data privacy compliance (LGPD).

Higher Education & Academic Governance04/2025 – 07/2026

Academic Quality Analyst

I operated at the strategic intersection of educational technology, pedagogical enhancement, and behavioral science, developing data automation workflows in Python integrated via APIs with the TOTVS ERP ecosystem, transforming institutional records into analytical dashboards to guide executive leadership decision-making.

I spearheaded the internal deployment of LLM-powered tools for institutional diagnostics and automated technical documentation, unlocking substantial operational efficiency gains. In tandem with human governance, I directed faculty enablement programs focused on ethical, secure Artificial Intelligence adoption, privacy, and information security, while authoring and delivering seminars on leadership, ethics, and emotional intelligence for students, grounded in Behavioral Psychology and Neuropsychology.

Industrial Automation & Global Engineering08/2020 – 01/2025

Software Engineer | Full Stack & AI (01/2022 – 01/2025)

Across nearly five years in the industrial automation sector at a German multinational, I built a solid international and multicultural track record in software engineering and artificial intelligence, with AWS serving as our primary cloud computing and engineering platform. As a Full Stack & AI Software Engineer, I architected and deployed enterprise solutions on AWS, integrating applications powered by LLMs (Azure OpenAI) under strict data governance and privacy boundaries for global corporate workflows, alongside engineering machine learning models and computer vision pipelines (incorporating Azure and Google OCR APIs) for high-throughput intelligent document classification and parsing.

On the application and cloud infrastructure layer, I led frontend engineering using React, Redux, and Webhooks, connected to scalable AWS cloud services (such as Lambda, Batch, Fargate, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, and SageMaker). I managed infrastructure provisioned as code (IaC) via Terraform with automated Docker CI/CD pipelines, actively mitigating security vulnerabilities across the full SDLC. Concurrently, I orchestrated high-volume enterprise data pipelines integrating SAP systems and Data Warehouses through Denodo Data Virtualization, while directing technical onboarding and mentoring for junior engineers and interns with an emphasis on agile principles and code craftsmanship.

Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Intern (08/2020 – 12/2021)

I began this journey contributing to core data platform modernization, transitioning legacy Hadoop architectures into elastic serverless cloud environments on AWS. I engineered event-driven Full-Stack services in Python and JavaScript with AWS Lambda, built complex data models integrating SAP via Denodo, and automated Machine Learning workflows with Docker and version control on GitLab.

Open Source & Independent Initiative12/2014 – 12/2024

Founder & Lead Developer | Open Source & Software Localization

Founder and lead of an independent, volunteer initiative focused on software localization. Over a decade, I coordinated workflows across multidisciplinary teams of translators, reviewers, and editors, managing release lifecycles and volunteer collaboration. On the web architecture front, I led the development and maintenance of the project's web platform, migrating the front-end from React to Svelte for enhanced performance and implementing automated CI/CD pipelines on GitLab Pages.

In localization engineering, I worked in reverse engineering for script extraction and reinjection of localized assets into application files, alongside interface (UI) editing and asset processing to guarantee functional and aesthetic parity with original releases. In 2025, I planned and completed a structured leadership handover, transferring comprehensive project knowledge to new maintainers to ensure ongoing autonomous continuity.

Freelance & Independent WorkIndependent Services

Computer Maintenance

Independent technical services focused on computer maintenance, system formatting, hardware diagnostics, and basic PC assembly.

Education & Science Outreach

Talks & Educational Outreach

Luna delivering a keynote on technology, innovation, and ethics
Keynotes, masterclasses, and academic training: connecting innovation, algorithmic ethics, and higher education.

Sharing knowledge and discussing the ethical and societal impact of technology is a central pillar of my work. I believe engineering and artificial intelligence find their greatest purpose through open dialogue with academia and society, encouraging critical inquiry into algorithmic responsibility and human agency.

Over the past several years, I have delivered keynotes, university lectures, and faculty enablement programs for students, educators, and technology leaders. In every session, I aim to connect computational rigor with behavioral science and neuroscience, fostering a multidisciplinary and ethically grounded perspective. Key lectures and broadcasts include:

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:

Undergraduate Degrees

  • B.S. in Computer EngineeringVirtual University of the State of São Paulo (UNIVESP)2017 – 2022
  • B.S. in PsychologyUniversity Center (São Paulo, Brazil)In progress

Postgraduate & Specializations

  • Postgraduate Degree in NeuropsychologyFaculdade Líbano
  • Postgraduate Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Faculdade Líbano

Extensions & International Certifications

Data Science with Python — University of Michigan Machine Learning with Big Data — University of California San Diego SQL for Data Science — University of California Davis Big Data Integration & Graph Analytics — University of Michigan 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:

Precision Neuroimaging & Connectomics

Biphasic Hierarchical Reorganization and Riemannian Connectomic Plasticity: A Longitudinal Precision Functional Mapping Study of Psilocybin

A 101-session dense longitudinal precision functional mapping study tracking psilocybin connectomics via Affine-Invariant Riemannian Metrics: demonstrating acute transmodal axis contraction (Δ = −68.95%), long-term plastic rebound expansion (Δ = +250.66%), and pronounced transmodal asymmetry.

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.

Artistic Expression & Music Production

Music, Neuroscience, and the Architecture of Composition

Luna playing electric bass live on stage
On stage: the energy, synchronization, and rhythmic pulse of live electric bass.

Beyond code and predictive models, I engage in studio sound production as an independent bassist, composer, and music producer.

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.”