Jon!

Software Engineer 🛠️

Building intelligent systems that help people work smarter

About Me

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Hi, I'm Jon — a Software Engineer with a PhD in Linguistics and a passion for bridging the gap between problem solving and AI powered solutions.

I specialize in Natural Language Processing and Software Engineering, with hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of LLM-powered
pipelines — from ideation to deployment— by applying industry-standard LLMOps practices such as prompt engineering, model evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

My work spans both B2B and B2C contexts, helping organizations leverage AI to automate tasks like unit test generation and business process optimization.
Whether it's designing chatbots, developing LLM-powered pipelines, or architecting scalable systems, I bring a unique perspective that combines my multidisciplinary background.

Beyond code, you'll find me cooking up new recipes or being entertained by my playful black kitten — both activities that keep creativity flowing.

📍 Based in São Paulo, Brazil · Open to new opportunities and relocation if needed

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Portfolio

PostgreSQL Test Generation

LLM-Powered Test Generation

Built an AI pipeline leveraging LLMs to auto-generate unit tests for PostgreSQL Procedural Languages integrated with xUnit.

⚡ 75% faster test generation

💰 $0.22 per passing test

Discord Bot

Discord Text Generator Bot

NLP-powered Discord bot that extracts user messages and generates human-like text using Markov Chains and n-gram models.

Libraree App

Libraree

A clean, minimalist library app for tracking your reading backlog. All data is stored locally in your browser for privacy and convenience.


Skills & Expertise

Communication

Linguistics background enables me to distill complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language. I excel at bridging gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders, promoting collaboration across diverse teams.

Continuous Learning

Self-taught across linguistics, logic, and software engineering. I thrive on mastering new technologies and methodologies, staying ahead of industry trends to deliver innovative solutions.

Collaboration

Experienced in both independent deep work and cross-functional collaboration. I adapt my working style to team needs, knowing when to support colleagues and when to drive focused execution.

Software Engineering

AI & NLP

Web Development

Publications

Torres, J., & Grolla, E. (2024). Scalar Implicatures in the Acquisition of Brazilian Portuguese: An Optimality-Theoretic Analysis for the Connective "or". Gragoatá, 29(64).

Let's Connect

Interested in collaborating or have a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you.

Email

jonathan(dot)torres(at)alumni(dot)usp(dot)br