Hey, I am
Lucas Lisboa Alves
AI Engineer
I build AI systems end-to-end, from architecture to deployment, with a focus on outcomes that are measurable and products that are actually useful. My background spans agentic AI, RAG, vector databases, NLP, and cloud infrastructure, with production experience across startups and enterprise environments. I care as much about why a system is built as how it is built, and I approach every project with the same question: does this create real value for a real user?
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I built this ElevenLabs voice agent so visitors can ask questions about my background, projects, and experience in real time. When you start a session, your browser will prompt for microphone access so the agent can hear you—nothing is recorded by this portfolio site; audio is handled by ElevenLabs per their terms.
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My Recent Works
Here are a few past design projects I've worked on. Want to see more? Email me.
About
About Me
I'm a U.S. Permanent Resident and AI Specialist & Software Developer with a passion for building intelligent systems that make a real impact. My expertise spans Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and voice-first AI systems. I thrive at the intersection of engineering, design, and product strategy, always focused on delivering user-centric solutions.
Currently leading AI product strategy at Encountr, I design end-to-end AI pipelines that transform raw speech into structured insights. Beyond tech, I'm a high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt with championship achievements that have shaped my approach to discipline, resilience, and continuous learning—values I bring to every project.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion
High-Level Black Belt
- 🏆Multiple US International Opens Champion
- 🏆South American Champion
- 🥋World-Ranked Competitor
Education
Miami Dade College — B.S. Information Systems Technology (Software Engineering) & A.S. Computer Programming & Analysis (Mobile Applications)
Languages
Portuguese (Native) • English (Fluent) • Spanish (Fluent)
Clients Feedback
Customer testimonials
“Lucas integrated his pipeline framework into our system, and I was thoroughly impressed. The pipeline demonstrates incredible talent, professionalism, and foresight that rival many enterprise solutions. It was up and running in no time with minimal configuration, handles thousands of events with built-in parallel processing, and features production-ready components like retries, error handling, and logging. A true rising star!”
Joel LaBelle
Software Consultant
“We were proud to have Lucas as an AI Developer intern at Spark Founders. During the internship, he contributed meaningfully to the design, implementation, and fine-tuning of AI systems used for networking and matchmaking within our platform. From integrating large language models to building workflows for user intent detection and smart automation, Lucas demonstrated both technical expertise and creativity. Their ability to research, test, and iterate quickly helped us accelerate key features and refine our AI matching system. We're grateful for their time with us and highly recommend them to any team looking to innovate with AI technologies.”
Daniel Pena
CTO, Spark Founders (Encountr)
“I taught Lucas in ENC 1102 at Miami Dade College, where he distinguished himself as the top student in the class — the only one to achieve a perfect 100% grade. His written work consistently demonstrated clarity of thought, intellectual depth, and a strong command of argumentation and analysis. Beyond the classroom, Lucas is a multilingual, internationally experienced professional who has channeled the same discipline from Brazilian jiu-jitsu into a serious career in AI engineering and data science. He is the kind of person who brings excellence to everything he commits to. I recommend Lucas without reservation.”
Professor David J. Schroeder
English & Communications, Miami Dade College
Credentials
Certificates
Professional certifications in Python, iOS development with Swift, and computer science fundamentals.
Crash Course on Python
Apple
App Development with Swift Associate
Apple
App Development with Swift Certified User
CodePath
TIP101: Data Structures and Algorithms
Get In Touch
Contact me
Let's collaborate on your next AI product or discuss opportunities in ML, NLP, or voice-first systems.
Use the form below and I will get it at lucaslisboalves@hotmail.com, or open your mail app with that link.