Carlos Melo · Professional Profile

Computer Vision Engineerand Data Scientist.

Applied technology backed by experience in defense, intelligence, technical education, product, and business.

North Carolina, USA
Since 2025
Computer Vision
Data Science
Machine Learning

CM / 2026

01 / PROFILE

Science, engineering, and execution.

My career has been shaped in high-responsibility environments, from military aviation and space operations to the development of projects in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.

In 2019, I founded Sigmoidal. Since then, more than 10,000 students have taken part in courses and training programs focused on the practical application of technology, with technical depth, clarity of execution, and a strong connection to real-world problems.

02 / EXPERIENCE

Professional experience

Roles, dates, context, and areas of expertise.

2019 — PRESENT

Sigmoidal

Computer Vision Engineer · Data Scientist · AI Consultant · Founder

Work spanning Artificial Intelligence education and professional applications, including consulting on Machine Learning, Data Science, and Computer Vision projects; B2B and B2C training; speaking engagements; and the development of products and technical content.

Computer Vision
Machine Learning
Consulting
B2B Training
B2C Education
Speaking
Product

2018 — 2020

Space Operations Center

Computer Vision Engineer · Head of Remote Sensing

Worked in remote sensing, satellite image processing, and mission engineering, connecting data and applied research to operational needs.

Satellite Imagery
Remote Sensing
TensorFlow
Geospatial
Mission Engineering

2016 — 2018

Institute for Advanced Studies

AI and Machine Learning Research Engineer

Applied research in aerospace operations, modeling, optimization, command and control, and decision-support systems.

Optimization
C++
Systems Modeling
GIS
Operations Research

2004 — 2020

Brazilian Air Force

Military Pilot · Intelligence Analyst

Career as an Air Force officer, military pilot, and intelligence analyst, with additional experience as an instructor and in search and rescue, planning, and aerospace operations.

Aviation
Intelligence
Search & Rescue
Leadership
Aerospace Operations

03 / TECHNOLOGIES

Technical stack and domains

Tools and fields that have been part of my work.

PYTHON·COMPUTER VISION·DEEP LEARNING·REMOTE SENSING

Computer Vision

OpenCV
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Object Detection
3D Vision
Image Processing

Machine Learning

Scikit-learn
Deep Learning
Feature Engineering
Model Evaluation
ML Systems

Data & Geospatial

Python
Remote Sensing
Satellite Data
GIS
Signal Processing
Data Pipelines

Product & Leadership

Technical Education
Curriculum
Team Leadership
Product Strategy
Business

04 / EDUCATION

Education

Engineering, management, and aviation.

2016 — 2018

Aeronautics Institute of Technology · ITA

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

2019

Air Force University · UNIFA

MBA in Project and Process Management

2004 — 2007

Air Force Academy · AFA

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Sciences

05 / CREDENTIALS

Credentials and recognition

Professional and institutional milestones.

United States · EB-1A

Extraordinary Ability in Data Science and Machine Learning

U.S. permanent residency under the EB-1A extraordinary ability category.

I2AI

Innovation Committee Chair

Led the Innovation Committee in 2023 and 2024.

Brazilian Air Force

Ordem do Mérito Espadim

Honorary distinction awarded during military education.

Brazilian Air Force

Bronze Military Medal

Institutional recognition from the Brazilian Air Force.

06 / CONTACT

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Projects, consulting, training, and professional opportunities.

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