Maria Clara Soares | Portfolio

About Me

Hello, my name is Maria Clara Soares. I am a Computer Science undergraduate with a strong focus on Data Science and Machine Learning. My academic background and practical experience have allowed me to develop solid skills in Python, SQL, and predictive modeling. I am passionate about transforming complex datasets into actionable insights and building intelligent systems that contribute to decision-making and innovation. My professional goal is to continue developing advanced technical expertise while applying data-driven solutions to create measurable impact within organizations.

My Projects

Click on the cards to see the repositories on GitHub

Project 1

Anomaly Driving Detection using AI (Portuguese Version)

Developed a project based on the UAH-DriveSet dataset and the scientific article “Abnormal Driving Behavior Detection: A Machine and Deep Learning Based Hybrid Model.” Implemented and compared Machine Learning models (Random Forest, SVM) and Deep Learning models (CNN, ResNet50). The objective was to evaluate model performance under critical circumstances, such as training without GPU support and with limited CPU resources.

Project 2

Customer Credit Score Prediction using AI (Portuguese Version)

Developed a supervised learning model for credit score prediction using Random Forest and KNN. The project was based on financial and behavioral customer profiles, with the final output being the export of predicted scores to support decision-making processes.

Project 3

Star Hotel Fullstack Application (Portuguese Version)

Developed a fullstack hotel reservation system using React for the frontend and Back4App (Parse) for backend services. The project simulates real booking processes, integrates API consumption, and delivers a modern, responsive interface styled with Tailwind CSS. The goal was to design a user-friendly platform that demonstrates both frontend and backend integration while ensuring scalability and usability.

Project 4

Gesture-Based Volume Control with Python (Portuguese Version)

Developed a computer vision project for system volume control using hand gestures. Implemented with Python, OpenCV, MediaPipe, and PyCaw, enabling real-time gesture recognition and seamless integration with the operating system’s audio control.

Project 5

Vila Odonto – Dental Clinic Website (Recife, Brazil)

Official website developed with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for Vila Odonto, a dental clinic located in Recife. The site highlights services such as aesthetics, orthodontics, implants, and whitening, with a modern and responsive design. It also includes WhatsApp integration for quick appointment scheduling, intuitive navigation, and a visual identity consistent with the clinic’s brand.

Project 6

Work in progress...

Coming soon!

My Skills

Programming Languages • Frameworks • Libraries • Tools • Techniques

Machine Learning

Supervised & unsupervised models (MLP, SVM, KNN, Random Forest).

Data Preprocessing

Techniques for missing data, outliers, encoding, and feature scaling.

Model Evaluation

Classification metrics: Accuracy, F1-Score, Confusion Matrix, ROC Curve.

Python

General-purpose language for data analysis, ML, and automation.

Pandas

High-performance data manipulation and tabular analysis.

NumPy

Linear algebra, numerical computation, multidimensional arrays.

Scikit-learn

ML algorithms, preprocessing utilities, and pipelines.

Matplotlib

2D plotting for scientific computing and visualization.

Seaborn

Statistical data visualization built on Matplotlib.

TensorFlow

Deep learning framework for neural network training/deployment.

Automation

Python scripting for workflow automation and scheduling.

Web Scraping

Extracting structured data from websites at scale.

File Handling

Managing local files and batch processing workflows.

Jupyter

Interactive notebooks for EDA, ML experiments, and docs.

Google Colab

Cloud notebooks with GPU/TPU acceleration.

APIs

REST integration for external data/services consumption.

JSON

Lightweight, hierarchical data-interchange format.

CSV

Structured tabular format for datasets and exchange.

HTML

Markup language for structuring web content.

CSS

Styling, responsive layouts, and design systems.

JavaScript

Dynamic logic and interactivity for web apps.

React

Component-based frontend library for SPAs.

Node.js

JavaScript runtime for backend services and APIs.

MySQL

Relational DBMS for structured data management.

SQLite

Lightweight embedded relational database engine.

Back4App

Backend-as-a-Service for scalable applications.

Java

Object-Oriented Programming and system modeling.

C

Low-level programming, memory, and algorithms.

Git & GitHub

Version control, branching strategies, collaboration.

Scrum & Kanban

Agile methodologies for project/workflow management.

Problem Solving

Analytical reasoning and solution-driven mindset.

Teamwork

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Communication

Clear articulation of technical concepts.

Continuous Learning

Ongoing professional development in data & AI.

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