Vinicius Castelli
Computer engineering student, deep-tech builder & researcher
About
I’m Vinicius Castelli. I study computer engineering at Escola Politécnica, USP, in the class of 2026 → 2030.
My work is driven by a singular mission: translating scientific research into clinical reality. I operate at the intersection of life sciences, applied artificial intelligence, and physical hardware, aiming to build deep-tech solutions for healthcare.
At LEEP (ICB-USP), my research focuses on computational biology. I build robust software infrastructure and apply machine learning to biological data, modernizing the tools we use to understand comparative genomics at scale.
Beyond the code, I am deeply invested in embedded systems and edge AI. I believe the future of medical technology relies on intelligent devices that process data locally, built from the ground up with strict security and regulatory compliance in mind.
Ultimately, I am building a hybrid profile between academia and industry. Whether advancing through a PhD or founding a deep-tech company, my goal remains the same: creating resilient, impactful technology that serves public health.
What I do
- Deep-tech product vision: translating research into healthcare solutions
- Embedded systems: firmware, edge AI, and low-power hardware design
- Computational biology: machine learning applied to genomic sequences
- Medical device frameworks: regulatory compliance and hardware security
- Research software engineering: robust data infrastructure and CI/CD
- I draw my own illustrations and brand work
Languages and stack
| Parameter | Value | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Portuguese | native | |
| Spanish | fluent | no certificate |
| English | fluent | no certificate yet |
| Languages (code) | Python, C, TypeScript, Java, C# | Python is the main one |
| Scientific software | C/C++, Rust | for performance work |
| Machine Learning | PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Edge AI tooling | |
| Embedded & Systems | Microcontrollers, RTOS, Linux | |
| Tooling | Git, CI/CD, Docker, Conda | |
| Design | Figma, illustration |
Publications and talks
- ROTIFER: tool paper. Co-author. in preparation
- Poster, CEPID B3 Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. Abstract published. 2026
- ROTIFER public documentation, leepusp.github.io/rotifer. live
Chronology
- 2026-10iGEM USP 2026. Lead developer; integrating computational models with public health objectives.
- 2026-08-31Drug-repurposing hackathon, Clarivate × Einstein / InovaUSP. Focused on the business case and healthcare translation.
- 2026-02Undergraduate research at LEEP, ICB-USP. Applying machine learning and modernising comparative genomics tools.
- 2026-01Computer Engineering at Poli-USP. Building a foundation in hardware and systems.
- → 2025AccessPlus: full-stack developer, then Director of Innovation and Expansion. Automated curation in C# with the Gemini API.
- 2023-09 →Mapa Educação, volunteer local lead. Created Grêmio Cidadão, shaping student-representation policy.
- 2022 → 2024CTI-UNESP Bauru, IT technician. Shipped real-world software like VivaPay and interned at Nexum on an enterprise CRM.
- 2022 → 2024Olympiads: top 10% at OBECON (economics).