Ana Castro

Future of Work in Brazil in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. ScientifEduc.

ChatGPT: How AI Is Shaping Education and Work. Interview, Podtech, Futura Media Channel.

Audio exchange application to tackle loneliness of older adults
de Castro, A.L.

Dissertation (Master's in Computer Science) - Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Birkbeck College, University of London, London, 2022.

American Liberal Politics: A Redefinition
de Castro, A.L., Correia Virgulino de Medeiros

Revista Eco-Pós, 24(2), 682–689, 2021.

Intelligence is already always artificial
de Castro, A.L., Correia Virgulino de Medeiros

Revista Lugar Comum, n. 61, 217-224, 2021.

For an integrated theory of intelligences: the cooperation between human intelligence and artificial intelligence as a productive relationship
de Castro, A.L.

Dissertation (Master's in Communication and Culture) - School of Communication, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 2021.

Algorithms in a vectoralist perspective: cultural, nature and information agencies
de Castro, A.L.

Dissertation (Post-Graduation in Cultural Journalism) - College of Social Communication, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 2021.

Digital nomadism and new journalistic practices: a review of the blog 360 Meridianos
de Castro, A.L.

Dissertation (Bachelor's Degree in Journalism) - Faculty of Social Communication, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 2018.

Birkbeck, University of London / United Kingdom

MSc in Computer Science

GPA 6.7 / 10.0 (Merit)

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

MA in Culture and Communication – Communication technologies and aesthetics

GPA 3.0 / 3.0 (Distinction)

State University of Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

Specialization in Cultural Journalism

State University of Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

BA Social Communication – Journalism

GPA 9.4 / 10.0 (Distinction), Valedictorian

MIT’s Scholarship for EmTechDigital

CAPES Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

Portuguese (native), English, Spanish (both proficient), French (intermediate), Japanese (basic)

Full-stack web and mobile applications.
Python, Java, Dart, JavaScript, CSS, HTML.
Relevant applications deployed include the app Sabiá, a mobile app that aims to tackle the loneliness of older adults by enabling the exchange of audio stories between family and friends. A demonstration of this app can be found here. Check out the complete code.

Storytelling, video making, and editing.
I have produced, recorded, and edited several long-form and short-form educational videos about AI, technology, work, and productivity. In the last eight months, my videos have been watched more than 40,000 times.

IA em 1 minuto / Brazil

Co-founder and Head of Content
In less than a year, we have taught more than 10,000 professionals via virtual courses to use artificial intelligence tools to be more productive at work. We work towards a vision of AI enhancing the Brazilian people's capabilities, positively impacting the country’s productivity, and improving economic and social indicators.

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

Teaching Assistant to Professor Giuseppe Mario Cocco
Subjects: “Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms: research seminars” and “Between Algorithmic Acceleration and Catastrophes”.

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro / Brazil

Teaching Assistant to Professor Giuseppe Mario Cocco
Subjects: “Culture, Nature, and Information: From Cognitive Capitalism to Algorithmic Acceleration” and “Knowledge, Information, and New Technologies: Values, Vectors, Wars”.

Junta de Missões Nacionais / Brazil

Social Communications Adviser
My duties included developing and executing communication strategies to promote the NGO's social projects. I managed relationships with media, crafted content for diverse platforms, and handled public relations, ensuring effective information dissemination. I also evaluated and adjusted communication strategies, optimizing outreach and engagement with stakeholders, benefactors, and the assisted communities.

Project Cristolândia aimed at the social reintegration of street-living drug users.