Adonai Vera
Machine Learning Engineer with 6+ years of experience specializing in computer vision, deep learning, and robotics. Led AI solutions for retail analytics, UAV systems, and edge devices. Author, educator, and TensorFlow Google Developer Expert.
Biography
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and am pursuing an M.Eng. in AI at the University of Cincinnati. My early career combined machine learning engineering and software development, leading projects in computer vision, NLP, and robotics. I have contributed to AI solutions in retail, UAV systems, and edge devices, and authored professional courses on neural networks and computer vision.
Research Interests
My research interests include computer vision, deep learning, and AI for robotics. I focus on developing perception and reasoning systems for real-world applications, such as retail analytics, UAV navigation, and edge computing. I am also interested in reinforcement learning and multimodal AI systems that combine visual, thermal, and language data.
About
I am a Machine Learning Engineer with over seven years of experience creating computer vision and deep learning solutions for real-world applications. My work spans AI for robotics, retail analytics, and edge devices, with a strong focus on perception, reasoning, and memory in intelligent systems. As a Google TensorFlow Developer Expert and course author, I’m passionate about teaching and advancing the field of AI. I enjoy building scalable, impactful products that bridge research and industry.
Professional Profile
Service Contributions
- Service to the Discipline or Profession
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Co-organizer, TensorFlow Colombia community, 2021 - present
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Mentor, TensorFlow DeepLearning.AI Specialization, 2021 - present
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Teaching Assistant, Correlation One Neural Networks Bootcamps, 2021
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Instructor, Platzi courses on neural networks and computer vision, 2023 - present
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Hugging Face Student Ambassador, 2022 - 2023
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Awards and Distinctions
- Winners Hackathon Covid-19, P4S, 2020
- Winners InnóvaTe 2019 Ecopetrol, Ecopetrol, 2019
- Winners Premio Inventor, Inventores Colombia, 2021
- TensorFlow Developer Expert, Google, 2021
- Graduated with Honors as Data Scientist, Correlation One, 2021
- 1st Place – AI ATL Hackathon, Georgia Tech, 2025
Education
- Master of Engineering (MEng)
- Artificial Intelligence, University of Cincinnati, United States, 2025
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, 2023
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Mechatronic Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia, 2020