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Lisbon, Pt

Lisbon, Portugal

• Following the invitation from my advisors, got a research grant to extend my Master's thesis duration and further investigate the research I did as a trainee• Working with the LLVM compiler infrastructure to gather information about kernels at compile time in order to use data-streaming mechanisms to decouple memory access from execution

Lisbon, Portugal

• Investigated new coarse-grained reconfigurable architectures (CGRA) and execution models to leverage the information gathered at compile time to accelerate kernels efficiently• Implemented a new CGRA based on Gemmini, an open-source DNN accelerator framework, that allows the execution of arbitrary dataflows on the accelerator, enhancing versatility and adaptability• Experimented with using the FPGA infrastructure available at Amazon EC2 for running cycle-accurate simulations, enabling the fast evaluation of the resulting processing structure• Developed a companion program to facilitate workload generation and configuration assembly into binary files, streamlining the design space exploration

Lisbon, Portugal

• Provided guidance for the expansion of an MPI-based HPC cluster• Implemented highly efficient and scalable BeeGFS-based distributed storage system• Enhanced the InfiniBand network infrastructure to fully leverage the capabilities of the new storage solution• Conducted a comprehensive survey of the existing cluster, documenting architecture, components, configurations, and newly implemented systems; this documentation streamlined troubleshooting and future maintenance

Lisbon, Portugal

• Implemented and maintained IT operations including servers, applications, and network systems• Resolved diverse technical inquiries promptly via a helpdesk system, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and driving high user satisfaction• Developed a centralized authentication system using Active Directory, enhancing access to remote development and simulation machines. Designed efficient shared storage and network architecture, optimizing simulation result retrieval for researchers and students• Managed FlexLM software licensing systems, often assisting fellow sysadmins from various departments and fostering collaborative solutions• Championed the expansion of the IT team in response to increased demand for services. Led the onboarding and management of two IT techs, fostering a cohesive and efficient systems administration team

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Currently doing my master's thesis. Major: Computer Systems Minor: Electronic Circuits and Systems Relevant Courses: Digital Systems.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Computer Engineering, 16.5/20