Pedro Vaz Email and Phone Number

Guest assistant Lecturer for Computer Programming, in Higher Professional Technical Courses, such as Information Systems and Technologies, and Computer Technologies (as part of the BrightStart Programme, a partnership between Ualg & Deloitte).https://ise.ualg.pt/en/curso/1932

Use of Machine and Deep Learning for research and development of models to predict reference evapotranspiration, solar radiation, and other relevant agricultural parameters, considering future weather predictions, to support the development of precision water irrigation systems for public green spaces under the Green Spaces SMART Irrigation Control project (GSSIC). Implementation of the smart irrigation module via API, using technologies such as: Python, Flask, Pandas, scikit-learn, Tensor Flow / Keras and MondoDB. This module interacts with an irrigation platform developed by the GSSIC project partner companies: Visual Forma and Itelmatis.Publications: - Vaz, Pedro J., et al. "A Study on the Prediction of Evapotranspiration Using Freely Available Meteorological Data." International Conference on Computational Science. Springer, Cham, 2022. - Vaz, Pedro J., et al. "Hybrid Neural Network based Models for Evapotranspiration Prediction over Limited Weather Parameters". IEEE Access (submitted for publication)https://ise.ualg.pt/en

Office build from the ground up as a multi-space configuration, comprising of a fully equipped electronics laboratory, and a recording studio with proper equipment and acoustic treatment. Developed Pro Audio products from initial concept, up to small/mid-sized production batches. Bizarre Engineering brand creation, including website design, international contacts with well-regarded media influencers for promotion and review, and with main musicians working in Portugal. Created Violine, a guitar distortion pedal, that has a unique topology and sound. Modified/revoiced vacuum tube amplifiers, microphones, guitar and bass pedals, having access to unique and exquisite music gear.Ongoing project transitioning from Analog HW to Digital DSP Products in the form of VST3, AU and AAX audio plugins.www.bizarreengineering.com

20+ years as a guitar player, and freelance sound engineer. Currently, focused on FOH sound engineering, live and studio recording, mixing, and mastering, in projects such as: Menir, Rush do Lavagante, Ben & The Pirates, Annie Road, and Moçoilas. Experience in live events, that included live radio transmission (e.g., Maria João & Moçoilas show at Festival F). Part of Menir band, as a Portuguese guitar player, with an innovative and non-traditional approach, recording the upcoming albums of Menir and Rush do Lavagante.

Role as Professional Course Director, Internship Advisor, and teacher for: Electricity and Electronics, Applied Technologies, Electrical Installations, Automation and Digital Systems, Automation and Computation, Information and Communication Technology (TIC), Communication and Audiovisual Design, and Communication Networks.www.aeffl.pt

Started in Germany as Electrical Engineer SW/HW responsible for the development of electronic modules for the Concrete Products of the Professional Power Tool brand DeWALT. Accompanied all project phases from initial conception to PCB design, software development, in-house testing and generating test specifications used on production lines. Deep focus in High Power BLDC Motor Controls for different tools, Lithium-Ion battery systems and several other complex and cross-discipline projects that involved cross-functional and global teams. Local operational support in ASIA, EU, and USA. Started in-house Electronics and SW development in Idstein design center, establishing contact with major semiconductor suppliers and distributors in Germany.In 2015 promoted as Senior Electronics Design Engineer and temporarily relocated to Towson Headquarter, Maryland USA, where besides the previous responsibilities, also developed bootloaders for Renesas RL78 and ST STM8L family micro controllers. Worked with USA and ASIA teams reviewing and assisting the development of production line Interface boxes for bootloading tester, and operational code, into electronic modules during assembly.Back to Germany, my responsibilities were focused on next generation High Voltage BLDC motor controls (SW/HW) and support and maintenance of legacy electronic modules, continuing contact with ASIA and USA teams.www.dewalt.comwww.stanleyblackanddecker.com

Professional internship provided by AICEP Inov Contacto Edition C14. Conceived a self-reliable and independent project to develop an "in-house" operating system based on GNU/Linux, that is highly configurable, automated, and pre-installed with custom MAT software and servers. This allowed to solve specific problems associated with distribution, installation, maintenance, demo, and documentation of complex product platforms. Constantly in communication with the multinational team in Madrid and Paris.www.maineavtech.com

Support operation and maintenance of three sound systems/stages, involving the casino host bands, and in special events, concerts with international artists, filming of TV programs including live TV broadcasts, sport events, and others.