Luis Rodrigues, PhD

Data Science Portfolio

About Me

Hello and welcome to my portfolio!

I'm Luis Rodrigues, a Senior Data Scientist and AI Engineer specializing in Generative AI, Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). With over a decade of experience in Machine Learning and a background that includes a PhD in modeling, control and optimization of dynamic systems., I've had the opportunity to work on impactful projects across various industries, from banking and pharmaceuticals to retail and telecommunications.

Here, you'll find my personal projects related to Generative AI, NLP, and MLOps, including three projects related to RAG and two related to Agents. My aim is to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, creating innovative, human-centered solutions.

Feel free to explore my work, and don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to learn more, collaborate, hire me, or just want to chat about AI!

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CombinaAI - Smart Gastronomic Concierge

CombinaAI is a smart gastronomic concierge that turns every meal into a memorable experience. Born in Brazil and available on WhatsApp, CombinaAI brings people closer to good food, creativity, and the joy of sharing. With an innovative approach, CombinaAI leverages Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Recommender Systems to deliver personalized restaurant suggestions, intelligent menu interpretation, tailored food and drink pairings, social media-ready reviews, home-based recipe ideas, and even connections to food donation initiatives—all through a simple, intuitive, and inspiring conversational interface on WhatsApp.

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Beyond being a product, CombinaAI also serves as an independent R&D initiative, driving innovation in conversational and agentic AI while exploring how real-world applications of multi-agent orchestration and fine-tuned LLMs can enhance user experiences.

Connect with CombinaAI

📲 Instagram: @combinaai
🌐 Website: combinaai.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/combinaai
👉 Experience CombinaAI now: WhatsApp
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Projects

MCP RAG Agent

The MCP RAG Agent is a production-ready RAG system combining LangGraph agent with Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. It features hybrid search using Reciprocal Rank Fusion (RRF) via MongoDB Vector Search and Full-Text Search, grounded responses using the CO-STAR prompt engineering framework, and automated RAGAS-based evaluation for building reliable, context-aware AI agents.

MCP RAG Agent Architecture

Project Details

GitHub Repository

Agentic RAG Chatbot

The Agentic RAG Chatbot is an AI-powered assistant designed for real-time information retrieval and intelligent response generation. It is currently featured as the AI Art Assistant for Ben Uri Gallery and Museum, helping users explore Jewish, Refugee, and Immigrant contributions to British visual culture.

Agentic RAG Chatbot Screenshot

Project Details

GitHub Repository | Live Demo on Hugging Face

ResumeWorth App

The ResumeWorth app helps individuals find their true market value through AI-powered analysis of their resumes. It provides personalized salary ranges, job matches, and explanations for job fit, helping users optimize their career opportunities.

ResumeWorth App Screenshot

Project Details

GitHub Repository | Live Demo on Hugging Face

ML-Based Text Classification [WIP]

This case study demonstrates the use of ML for improving customer service through end-to-end text classification. It includes MLOps best practices, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and deployment of a trained model as a REST API.

ML-Based Text Classification Screenshot

Project Details

GitHub Repository

TDC Innovation 2023 - NLP Overview

This project contains slides and code from my talk at TDC Innovation 2023, focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its impact on enhancing business decisions by analyzing text data.

TDC Innovation 2023 NLP Overview Screenshot

Project Details

GitHub Repository

If you find my projects helpful and would like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee! Your support helps me continue to create more exciting AI tools and resources.

Contact Me

If you're interested in collaborating, hiring me as a consultant or freelancer, or just want to chat about AI, feel free to reach out or book a call!

Email: luisrodriguesphd@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luisrodriguesphd

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