Cristofer Batista da Silva
(608)421-3805 |445 W Dayton St | Madison, WI, 53706 | [email protected] | https://cristofersilva.com
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Computer Science & Economics
08/2024 – 05/2028

Google Generation Scholar; Behring Scholar (Full Ride); Dean's List

Professional Experience
Cofounder and CEO, Insight Jovem - Non-Profit Organization
11/2021 – present
  • •Impacted +5,000 students nationwide, of whom +140 got at least one medal in Scientific Olympiads
  • •Organized an in-person Hackathon with ~40 people from 4 different cities, which got ~R$10,000 in sponsorship
  • •Lectured in 100+ classrooms and recruited 50+ volunteers to impact all the macro-regions of Brazil
  • •Designed the branding and website, and developed the organization's app
    • Junior Researcher, UFG & Foundation for Research Support (FUNAPE)
    03/2025 – Present
  • •Contributed to applied AI research (40h/m), which creates autonomous agents capable of planning, acting, and learning
  • •Applied Python for Data Science, using libraries like Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and analysis in AI development
  • •Studied Neural Networks, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning concepts, focusing on their practical application
    • Library IT Help Desk, University of Wisconsin-Madison General Library
    11/2024 – present
  • •Provide support and troubleshooting of library technology for Windows devices
  • •Work with other student staff to provide technical support services for all 40+ university libraries
  • •Process the circulation of technology items (laptops, cameras, etc.) to/from patrons and process orders for poster printers
    • Web Designer and Marketing Strategist, BUFF - Marketing Agency
    03/2022 – 12/2022
  • •Developed 10+ landing pages and institutional websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • •Constructed strategies for customers' advertising campaigns on social media using metrics that increased ~20% of their results
    • Badger Precollege Residential Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    06/2025 – 08/2025
  • •Mentored and supervised middle and high school students; Developed and led daily academic, social, and recreational activities
  • •Collaborated with a team of 15-20 staff to manage program logistics and ensure student safety; Served as a primary role model
  • •Utilized strong communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs and mediate conflicts
    • Leadership experience
    Behring Foundation, Supervisor
  • •Supervised presentially ~30 students for a week (~60 hours)
  • •Taught competitive programming and advanced mathematics for the International Olympiad in Informatics
  • •Mentored students in a Hackathon, covering ideation, validation, and pitch presentation;
    • Guardians of Education, Marketing Director
    04/2023 – 01/2024
  • •Spearheaded the advertising efforts and managed marketing tasks for a team of 20 people
  • •Impacted 20,000+ needy students across 6 countries via 32 initiatives
    • University of São Paulo AI Hackathon, Presenter/Designer
  • •Designed the branding and pitch deck; Ideated the business model plan
  • •Conquisted 1st place at the first Artificial Intelligence Hackathon in Latin America, with ~40 participants
  • •Awarded R$2,500.00 and created a startup that can potentially be developed in partnership with the University of São Paulo
    • Google Developer Student Club-Google, Member
    10/2024 – Present
  • •Participate in a Computer Science Club supported by Google developers to develop my programming skills in a peer-to-peer learning environment, growing personally and professionally
    • Technical Skills
    — HTML, CSS, JS, Java, Python, Pandas, NumPy; Microsoft Office; Google Ads; Social media; Software Engineering.