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📍 Currently in UK
🇵🇹 Portuguese Citizen
🇪🇺 EU Opportunities Welcome
📧 tytonyamf@gmail.com
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social: true # includes social icons at the bottom of the page About Me I am a Software Engineer and Data Scientist with a unique combination of advanced technical expertise and proven business leadership experience. After earning a First-Class MSc in Data Science and Computational Intelligence from Coventry University and a 2:1 BSc in Computer Science from University of Algarve, I successfully led a family hospitality business through crisis recovery, achieving 22% revenue growth and 94% average occupancy using data-driven optimization strategies.
🎯 Current Focus I am actively seeking opportunities across UK and EU markets in:
Industry Roles: Data Scientist, ML Engineer, Software Developer positions with visa sponsorship Academic Positions: PhD programs in CS/AI/ML, Research Associate roles Hybrid Opportunities: Industrial PhD programs and research collaborations 💼 Unique Value Proposition Technical Excellence + Business Acumen: My background bridges advanced computational intelligence with real-world business operations, providing a rare combination of theoretical knowledge and practical implementation experience.
Crisis Management & Growth: Demonstrated ability to lead through uncertainty, having successfully navigated family business operations during challenging periods while maintaining technical skill development.
International Perspective: Multilingual professional (Portuguese, English, French) with educational experience across Portugal and UK, bringing cross-cultural competence to international teams.
🚀 Technical Expertise Programming Languages: Python, R, Java, C, PHP, SQL
AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy
Web Development: Django, .NET, CodeIgniter, HTML/CSS, JavaScript
Data Science: Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Visualization
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud (Currently pursuing certifications)
Development Tools: Git, Docker, Jupyter Notebooks, VS Code
📈 Professional Journey 2021-2025: Business Operations Manager
Family Hospitality Business, Portugal
Strategic Leadership: Led operational transformation during crisis management period Data-Driven Growth: Achieved 22% revenue growth through analytics-based pricing strategies Customer Excellence: Maintained 94% average occupancy across multiple booking platforms Technology Integration: Implemented automated reporting and forecasting systems Crisis Management: Developed resilient operational protocols during COVID-19 recovery Previous Experience:
Software Engineer: TULAlabs - Full-stack development and agile methodologies Customer Service Representative: Multi-platform customer relationship management 🎓 Education & Achievements MSc Data Science and Computational Intelligence (2020-2021)
Coventry University, England
First-Class Honours with focus on machine learning and neural networks Dissertation: Breast Cancer Diagnosis using Deep Learning (Eff-UNet architecture) Specializations: Predictive analytics, computational intelligence, statistical modeling BSc Informatics Engineering (Computer Science) (2016-2020)
University of Algarve, Portugal
2:1 Class Honours with comprehensive computer science foundation Focus Areas: Software development, database systems, network administration International Equivalent: Full Computer Science degree recognition 🌟 Why Hire Me? Proven Resilience: Successfully navigated personal and professional challenges while maintaining technical excellence and business growth.
Analytical Problem-Solving: Apply data science methodologies to real-world business challenges, demonstrating practical value of technical skills.
Cultural Bridge: Navigate international environments effectively, having lived and studied across multiple EU countries.
Continuous Learning: Actively updating skills with modern AI/ML technologies while building portfolio projects that demonstrate current technical engagement.
📍 Availability & Preferences Immediate Availability: Ready for new opportunities across UK/EU markets Visa Status: Portuguese/EU citizen requiring UK Skilled Worker visa for UK roles Relocation: Open to opportunities in major tech hubs (London, Amsterdam, Berlin, etc.) Work Arrangement: Flexible - office, hybrid, or remote work configurations Salary Expectations: £45-75k+ depending on role complexity and location 🤝 Let’s Connect I’m actively networking and building relationships in the tech community. Whether you’re a recruiter, potential collaborator, or fellow professional, I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together.
Professional Networks: Active in Portuguese diaspora tech communities, AI/ML research groups, and international developer communities.
“Technology is best when it brings people together and solves real-world problems. My goal is to leverage both technical innovation and business insight to create meaningful impact.”