André Sousa

AI and Data Science Undergraduate Student

Profile

Quick learner and task-driven undergraduate student passionate about problem-solving, programming and algorithms. Adaptable, competent and eager to use my knowledge in innovative and exciting opportunities that allow me to further develop my abilities

Education

Socioeconomic Sciences, High School 2018-2021

Colégio Paulo VI

During this time, I took part in a volunteering project organized by the school and had the opportunity to tutor a younger student and organize social events
I was able to graduate with a grade of 19.5

AI and Data Science, BSc 2021-2024

University of Porto

During this time I have been developing a solid foundation in Computer Science, as well as diving deeply into AI and Data Science topics
I worked on a variety of projects (that are available on my github) about different areas of Informatics, created my own implementations of some well known problems and develop models with real world applications
I have now finished the first semester of my third year and currently hold a grade of 17.6
Next semester I'm looking forward to further learning about large scale data and robotics

Last Honors

2021/2022 & 2022/2023 University of Porto

STEAM Merit Scholarship x2

I was awarded this scholarship for my overachieving results during my first two years at university.

2019-2023 Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo

Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo Scolarship x5

I was given this scholarship for my phenomenal academic grades for the last 5 years

2021 Colégio Paulo VI

High School Honor Student

I received this honor as a recognition of my hard-work and great results during my high school years.

Relevant Experiences

First Cambridge Exam
2021

I scored 184 in the FCE, which means I qualify for C1 level on the CEFR scale. I am now able to comfortably communicate in English.

Erasmus+
2018/2019

I got to meet international students in Budapest, Hungary and got to exchange experiences and future prospects.

Student Exchange Program
2018

My family hosted a French student and I stayed at his house a few months later. I got to develop adaptability and communication skills.