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I'm Daniel Silva.

Machine Learning Computer Vision Robotics

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I am a student at the University of Central Florida, pursuing both my Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Computer Science. Highly motivated to solve the problems of tomorrow with novel and interdisciplinary applications of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

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I am currently working as a research assistant in the Center for Research in Computer Vision, here at UCF in Orlando, Florida.

  • Fullname: Daniel Zapater Goncalve Silva
  • Education: University of Central Florida
  • Job: Research Assistant in UCF's CRCV
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsilva98/
  • Email: danielzgsilva@knights.ucf.edu

Skills

My skills lie broadly in the fields of Machine Learning, AI and Data Analytics, with a strong focus namely in Computer Vision and Robotics.

  • 95%
    Python
  • 85%
    PyTorch
  • 75%
    SQL
  • 70%
    C#
  • 60%
    Tableau
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Further Information

Below you will find some more in depth information regarding my experiences and education. If you'd like to hear more please don't hesitate to reach out!

Work Experience

Software Engineering & Robotics Senior Capstone Project

September 2019 - Present

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  • Collaborating with Kennedy Space Center’s Swamp Works team and the Florida Space Institute (FSI) to develop the EZ-RASSOR, a modular version of NASA’s autonomous regolith mining robot (RASSOR)
  • Implementing an ROS navigation stack to the open-sourced EZ-RASSOR system in order to improve autonomous functionality

    • Undergraduate Researcher

    August 2019 - Present

    University of Central Florida's Center for Research in Computer Vision

  • Working on an Army sponsored research project which aims to leverage deep learning and SLAM techniques to enhance the autonomous navigation of ground combat vehicles, supervised of Dr. Mubarak Shah
  • Using unsupervised training methods for convolutional neural networks to estimate the depth and ego-motion of monocular long range infrared video streams

    • Artificial Intelligence Intern

    May 2019 - July 2019

    Avanade

  • Developed a text and voice-enabled chatbot using Microsoft's Bot Framework for C# .NET, incorporating Microsoft's LUIS service to grant the agent conversational intelligence
  • Utilized several RESTful APIs to integrate the bot with the client's CRM system, as well as PowerBI, Azure Maps and Outlook

    • Data Analytics Intern

    May 2017 - May 2019

    Lockheed Martin

  • Built and maintained Tableau dashboards to enable informed decision making, track production metrics and visualize manufacturing defect data
  • Queried and manipulated data from SQL Server and SAP HANA back-end databases
  • Wrote custom VBA macros and created Excel reports to automate tedious manual reporting and data entry tasks

    • Education

    Masters in Computer Science

    August 2019 - Present

    University of Central Florida

  • Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Program
  • Focus in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Robotics

    • Bachelors in Computer Science

    August 2016 - Present

    University of Central Florida

  • Major GPA: 3.96/4.00; Cumulative GPA: 3.92/4.00
  • Relevant Coursework: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Structures & Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Statistical Methods

    • Leadership & Extracurriculars

    Coordinator & Lecturer

    December 2018 - Present

    AI@UCF

  • We are forging a path to transform UCF into a hotspot for researchers and engineers who are passionate about AI and Data Science
  • Responsible for organizing and leading workshops on topics such as computer vision, neural networks and data analytics

    • Portfolio

    Check Out My Recent Work!

    Here are a few details regarding some of my recent projects. I feel these truly reflect my interests and who I am as an enthusiast of these fields so please give them a look!

    EZ-RAZZOR

    Software Engineering and Robotics (ROS)

    Computer Vision Research

    SLAM, Depth Estimation & Odometry

    AI@UCF

    Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Club at UCF

    Facial Classifier

    Computer Vision Web Application

    Hotel Reservation System

    Software Engineering & Web Development

    Aviation Design

    AIAA RC Plane Design Competition

    3.9

    GPA

    200

    Github Contributions

    6

    Academic Awards Received

    28000

    Scholarship Money Awarded

    1500

    Coffee Cups

    7200

    Hours
    Where to find me

    4000 Central Florida Blvd
    Orlando, FL 32816

    Email Me At

    danielzgislva@knights.ucf.edu
    danielzgsilva98@gmail.com

    Call Me At

    Phone: (484) 264 2995