Nicholas Ferreira
Opelika,AL
Summary
Innovative Data Scientist with proven track record of leveraging advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, and AI development to address complex business challenges. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with passion for deploying cutting-edge technologies to drive business innovation and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Scientist
Samaritan Ministries International
08.2021 - Current
- Engineered and analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns in customer behaviors and recommend product changes.
- Devised and deployed predictive models using machine learning algorithms to drive business decisions.
- Developed AI-powered Bill Fraud detector to automatically identify and notify when ineligible medical bills are submitted, with potential to save over $1.2M.
- Created AI-powered Chatbot to provide customers with eligibility information regarding their bills, utilizing both written text and AI-generated voice responses.
Strategic Solutions Analyst II
Johnson & Johnson Medical
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and executed data-driven solutions for multiple hospitals based on Lean Six-Sigma and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Implemented data-driven solution that utilizes app to measure and analyze real-time data in operating rooms enabling operational recommendations, resulting in projected annual savings of $12 million and 95% reduction in project costs.
- Authored series of webinars in partnership with international healthcare leaders and experts to help institutions deal with Covid-19 crisis. This initiative garnered high participation and received evaluations averaging over 4.5 out of 5.
Strategic Solutions Trainee
Johnson & Johnson Medical
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Participated in intensive two-year program aimed at developing future leaders within J&J, actively contributing to execution of solutions focused on enhancing health systems.
- Spearheaded implementation of Kanban system and 5S in a healthcare institution, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency and thousands of dollars in stock reduction.
Planning Engineering Intern
Embraer
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Planned the assembly of Legacy Executive Aircrafts, optimizing resource allocation to ensure timely delivery to clients.
- Conducted academic research on applying Critical Path and Critical Chain methods to stub assembly line, demonstrating 1.5-day Lead Time reduction and minimized risk of delays by creating feeding buffers.
Education
Master of Science - Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Federal University of Sao Carlos
Sao Carlos, Brazil06.2016
Skills
- Advanced Data Analytics
- Python
- Neural Networks
- Machine Learning
- AI Development
- Statistical Analysis
- Natural Language Processing
- SQL Databases
- R Programming
- Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Tableau
- Fluent in English, Portuguese and Proficient in Spanish
Certification
- Deep Learning Specialization, 2023
- Advisory Board Member at University of North Alabama, 2022
- Certified Chaplain at Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, 2022
- Certified Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, 2021
Timeline
Data Scientist
Samaritan Ministries International
08.2021 - Current
Strategic Solutions Analyst II
Johnson & Johnson Medical
02.2019 - 08.2020
Strategic Solutions Trainee
Johnson & Johnson Medical
02.2017 - 02.2019
Planning Engineering Intern
Embraer
01.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Analytics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Federal University of Sao Carlos
- Deep Learning Specialization, 2023
- Advisory Board Member at University of North Alabama, 2022
- Certified Chaplain at Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, 2022
- Certified Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, 2021
Recommendations
- “Nicholas is a passionate and focused professional. He finds and gives meaning to what he does, and this makes his work special in every sense. He delivers with flawless execution...” Carla Maluly – Strategic Solutions Director at J&J
- “Nicholas is a high-caliber professional. He is very committed, with business acumen, sharp management skills, and always ready to propose new ideas and make things happen...” Diogo Maior – Former Head of Government Affairs & Policy at J&J
- “As a fast learner, he has quickly assumed greater responsibilities in the area and is a clear high potential emerging talent for future leadership positions in any organization.” Mauricio Rocha – Former Strategic Solutions Director at J&J
Awards
- Winner of the 2020 Top Gun Award for leading the best project at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Brazil.
- Finalist of the 2020 J&J James E. Burke Awards for Latin America in the “Data-Inspired Creativity” category.
Recommendations
- “Nicholas is a passionate and focused professional. He finds and gives meaning to what he does, and this makes his work special in every sense. He delivers with flawless execution...” Carla Maluly – Strategic Solutions Director at J&J
- “Nicholas is a high-caliber professional. He is very committed, with business acumen, sharp management skills, and always ready to propose new ideas and make things happen...” Diogo Maior – Former Head of Government Affairs & Policy at J&J
- “As a fast learner, he has quickly assumed greater responsibilities in the area and is a clear high potential emerging talent for future leadership positions in any organization.” Mauricio Rocha – Former Strategic Solutions Director at J&J
Available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-aryel-ferreira-54a39a39/
Awards
- Winner of the 2020 Top Gun Award for leading the best project at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Brazil.
- Finalist of the 2020 J&J James E. Burke Awards for Latin America in the “Data-Inspired Creativity” category.
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