Natália Capra Ferrazzo

Quantum Developer · Engineering Physicist · Qiskit Advocate

I am an Engineering Physicist, graduated from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, currently pursuing a master's degree in Quantum Information at Sorbonne University, with experience in application development from my previous role at IBM. I am particularly interested in exploring quantum algorithms and optimization techniques, with a focus on quantum information theory, to advance the understanding and practical applications of quantum computing in solving complex computational problems.

Education

Sorbonne University

Sept 2023 - Sept 2026

Master of Science in Quantum Information

The Master's in Quantum Information (QI) at Sorbonne University offers an advanced interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum information theory.

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Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Feb 2016 - Nov 2022

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics

The Engineering Physics program aims to train professionals with solid conceptual and practical knowledge in Physics, Mathematics, computational methods, and Engineering skills; innovate in areas such as metrology, instrumentation, vacuum technology, physical characterization of materials, microfabrication, photonics, and semiconductors. Engineering Physics is the application of Modern Physics in the Engineering of technological innovations.

Thesis title: Grover's Search Algorithm: Comparative study of the performance of quantum hardware made available by IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon.

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Experience

IBM

Application developer - Full Stack

Collaborated to develop and maintain backend services using Java and microservices architecture, ensuring modularity, scalability, and high performance for a banking investment portfolio application.
Participated in designing and building the frontend using Angular to create a responsive and user-friendly interface for the bank mobile application that enabled clients to view, analyze, and manage their investment portfolios efficiently.
Worked with the QA team, assisting with testing by writing and reviewing test cases, performing code reviews, and ensuring that features met functional and performance standards.
Designed and debugged end-to-end (E2E) tests to validate the conversation flow of an AI chatbot for a telecommunications company, ensuring seamless user interactions.
Developed backend features and services using Node.js to enhance application functionality and performance.

Cadastra

Data Scientist

Assisted in data gathering, analysis, and visualization using Python and Google Analytics to measure results, draft daily reports, and generate insights for marketing strategies and business goals.
Applied machine learning models and clustering techniques to forecast sales and segment customers, enabling the CRM team to personalize communication effectively.
Collaborated with the team to develop a tool for verifying the legitimacy of affiliate assignment sales and implemented a cross-selling strategy for a travel company.

Courses

University of Copenhagen, Denmark

June 2024

Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Theory Course

The course provided a learning experience focused on the mathematics of quantum theory, emphasizing complex quantum many-body systems and quantum information theory. Participants explored the latest advancements in these fields, developed interdisciplinary collaboration, and engaged in peer-feedback through online group work. The program culminated in a Master Class at the University of Copenhagen, where students presented essays on selected research articles as posters. My group's project focused on exploring the topic of hidden non-locality.

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The Coding School, Remote

April 2023

Introduction to Quantum Computing with IBM Quantum

This two-semester program provided a comprehensive introduction to quantum computing, with topics including quantum mechanics, coding in Qiskit, and applications of quantum computing.

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UNIGOU Academic Internship, Remote

April 2022

Scientific Training Program

The program offers Brazilian students the opportunity to engage in research learning and practices aligned with international standards within an online environment. Participants are guided through the academic writing process and are required to write an international scientific article to be published at INCBAC official platforms. My project focused on solving the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) using Quantum Computing.

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