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Juan Francisco Kurucz

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead Machine Learning Engineer and Professor specializing in AI systems, deep learning, and MLOps. Building innovative solutions at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering with expertise in generative AI, computer vision, and large language models.

Experience

Active

Professor of Software Engineering

Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU)
Mar 2021Present4y

As a Professor of Software Engineering at UCU, I have been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students across various courses in software engineering, data structures, and artificial intelligence using Team-Based Learning (TBL) methodologies.

#Teaching#Data Structures#Artificial IntelligenceJavaPython
6 roles
Active

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Tryolabs
Mar 2020Present5y

Leading machine learning projects across various industries, focusing on MLOps, generative AI, forecasting, and computer vision applications.

#Machine LearningPythonAWS#MLOps#Computer Vision#NLP
4 roles

Co-Founder

ManuAR
Sep 2023Feb 20251y 5m

Led technical development of products transforming traditional instruction manuals into interactive visual guides using advanced technologies.

Key Achievements:

  • Utilized advanced image, text, and voice recognition with AR visualization
  • Implemented real-time interactions for an intuitive user experience
  • Used data analysis tools to help companies understand consumer behavior
#Augmented Reality#Image Recognition#Data Analysis

Full-stack Developer

Inflexium
Mar 2019Feb 202011m

Led development of an end-to-end human resources system for employee attendance and work hours, integrating with various biometric devices.

#Web Development#Biometrics Integration#Data Management

Junior Developer

Fixed - Facturación Electrónica
Aug 2018Mar 20197m

Enhanced electronic billing web solution and supported various side projects, improving frontend features and developing desktop clients.

#Frontend Development#Desktop Applications#Electronic Billing

Education

Software Engineering (Ingeniería en informática)

Universidad Católica del Uruguay
Feb 2017Jul 20225y 5m

Core focus on software engineering and computer science fundamentals.

Grade: 4.58/6

Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Node.js, Docker, Git, English, Artificial Intelligence, Python, C#, HTML, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Computer Vision

#Computer Science#Software Engineering#Machine Learning#Artificial Intelligence

School & Highschool

Colegio Marista Juan Zorrilla de San Martín
Jan 2004Dec 201612y 11m

High school education with focus on engineering principles.

#English

Skills & Expertise

Machine Learning & AI

Expertise in developing and deploying ML models

  • MLOps & Model Deployment90%
    ExperienceCertification
  • Generative AI & LLMs85%
    ExperienceCertificationPublication
  • Transformers & NLP80%
    ExperienceEducationCertification
  • Computer Vision85%
    ExperienceEducationCertification
  • Forecasting & Time Series Analysis75%
    ExperienceEducation

Software Engineering

Full-stack development with modern technologies

  • Python & JavaScript/TypeScript95%
    ExperienceEducation
  • React & Node.js85%
    Experience
  • Docker & AWS80%
    ExperienceCertification
  • Git & CI/CD Pipelines85%
    Experience
  • SQL & Database Management75%
    ExperienceEducation

Teaching

University professor using Team-Based Learning methodology

  • Data Structures & Algorithms90%
    ExperienceEducation
  • Artificial Intelligence & ML95%
    ExperienceEducationCertification
  • Programming Fundamentals90%
    ExperienceEducation
  • Student Mentoring85%
    Experience
  • Course Development80%
    Experience

Technical Skills

Specialized technical capabilities

  • Deep Learning & Neural Networks85%
    ExperienceEducationCertification
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation80%
    ExperienceCertification
  • Edge Computing & Deployment75%
    Experience
  • Biometrics Integration70%
    Experience
  • Performance Optimization80%
    ExperienceEducation

Software Development

Building applications across various domains

  • Web Application Development90%
    ExperienceEducation
  • Desktop Application Development75%
    Experience
  • API Design & Integration85%
    Experience
  • Serverless Architecture80%
    ExperienceCertification
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript90%
    ExperienceEducation

Professional

Leadership and professional contributions

  • IEEE Uruguay Vice Chair85%
    Experience
  • Research Publication75%
    PublicationEducation
  • Technical Leadership90%
    Experience
  • Project Management85%
    Experience
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)95%
    CertificationExperience

Courses & Certifications

AI Agents Fundamentals

Hugging Face
Completed: Feb 2025

Certification in AI agents and their fundamentals.

#Large Language Models#AI Agents

LLMs: Zero to (almost) Hero! - ECI 2024

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
Completed: Aug 2024

Comprehensive course on large language models (LLMs) covering fundamental deep learning techniques and practical applications.

Professor: Giovanni Trappolini – Universidad de Roma La Sapienza

Key Topics: Deep learning fundamentals, Attention mechanisms, Transformer architectures (BERT, GPT), Transfer learning, fine-tuning, prompting, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

#Large Language Models#Transformers#RAG

3D reconstruction of humans from images - ECI 2023

Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
Completed: Jul 2023

Course covering estimation of 3D shape of humans from images or video, a key task for applications like AR/VR, telepresence, and entertainment.

Professor: Victoria Fernández Abrevaya

Focus on both classic and modern techniques for estimating body and face in 3D from images.

#Computer Vision#3D Reconstruction#Deep Learning

Professional Machine Learning Engineer

Google Cloud
Completed: Jul 2023

Validates expertise in designing, building, and productionizing ML models. Valid until July 2025.

#Machine Learning#MLOps#Google Cloud

Hugging Face Deep Reinforcement Learning Course

Hugging Face
Completed: May 2023

Course on deep reinforcement learning techniques and applications.

#Deep Reinforcement Learning#Artificial Intelligence

Data or Specimens Only Research

CITI Program
Completed: May 2022

Certification on handling research data and specimens. Valid until May 2025.

#Artificial Intelligence#Research

Kaggle Certifications

Kaggle
Completed: Dec 2020

Certifications in Data Cleaning, Game AI and Reinforcement Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Intermediate Machine Learning, Intro to Deep Learning, and Intro to Machine Learning.

#Machine Learning#Deep Learning#NLP#Computer VisionPython

Certificate in Advanced English

University of Cambridge
Completed: Dec 2019

Advanced English language certification.

#English

First Certificate in English

University of Cambridge
Completed: Jan 2017

Intermediate English language certification.

#English

Publications

Fine-tuned LLMs and Distributed Training to elevate your Conversational AI game

Tryolabs
Published: Jan 2023

Article on fine-tuning Large Language Models and implementing distributed training techniques to improve conversational AI applications.

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#LLMs#Distributed Training#Conversational AI#Technical Article

A guide to optimizing Transformer-based models for faster inference

Tryolabs
Published: Nov 2022

Technical guide on optimization techniques for transformer-based models to improve inference performance and efficiency.

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#Transformers#Model Optimization#Inference#Technical Guide

Applying Bayesian Networks to Help Physicians Diagnose Respiratory Diseases in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic

IEEE URUCON 2021
Published: Sep 2021

The differential diagnosis of respiratory diseases is usually a challenge for medical specialists in the first line of care, increased under the current COVID-19 pandemic. A Clinical Decision Support System -CDSS- is being developed using Bayesian Networks – BNs – to help physicians diagnose respiratory diseases, including those related to COVID-19. Network structure has been elicited from expert physicians, and network parameters (diseases prevalence, symptoms, findings, and lab results conditional probabilities) were extracted from relevant bibliography or currently standard global information sources. The CDSS is being tested using case studies taken from real situations, provided and validated by physicians. The resulting system demonstrates the suitability and flexibility of BNs for diagnosis support and healthcare training.

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#Bayesian Networks#COVID-19#Healthcare#Decision Support Systems