Summary
Ravel Antunes is a seasoned technology leader and AI/ML executive with over a decade of experience building and scaling ML-powered platforms across healthcare, media, and startups. As AVP of Machine Learning Engineering at HCA Healthcare, he leads end-to-end ML initiatives, infrastructure, and cross-functional delivery, translating research into production through CI/CD, versioning, and robust data pipelines. Previously at Disney, he shaped Data & ML Ops and Emerging Tech programs, applying robotics, sensor fusion, and big data to enhance guest experiences while promoting repeatable ML practices. He co-founded HotSwitch, where he led the technical team to build an insights platform for content providers, helped raise seed funding, and earned alumni status at Alchemist Accelerator and Starter Studio. His career spans senior architecture and software development roles at GotChosen, AAA, Riptide, and other firms, showcasing hands-on work across mobile, web, and cloud stacks. Based in Orlando, he blends entrepreneurial drive with deep engineering craftsmanship, including self-driving car AI training from Udacity to stay at the frontier of autonomous systems.
12 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Self-Driving Car Engineer, Artificial Intelligence, Self-Driving Car Engineer, Artificial Intelligence at Udacity
A.S. Degree in Computer Programming & Analysis, Software Development, 3.7, A.S. Degree in Computer Programming & Analysis, Software Development, 3.7 at Valencia Community College
Colegio Leonardo da Vinci
English, Portuguese, Spanish