João Leripio -

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Quantitative researcher specializing in statistical modeling, forecasting, data products, and research engineering.

Experienced in building end-to-end analytical workflows that transform raw data into models, analytical tools, and production-ready research outputs.

Data Science & Economic Modeling Lead

São Paulo, Brazil · 2022 - Present

Lead the Data Science and Modeling team within the Macroeconomic Research department, providing technical leadership and advancing the use of modern data and analytical technologies across research workflows.
Develop quantitative models and forecasting systems for macroeconomic analysis.
Build and maintain production analytical infrastructure, including data pipelines, automated reporting, and internal research applications.

Quantitative Research Analyst

São Paulo, Brazil · 2019 - 2022

Developed quantitative models and forecasting tools for macroeconomic and financial analysis.
Integrated alternative datasets into investment research workflows.

Economic Research Analyst

Brasília, Brazil · 2017 - 2019

Conducted regional economic analysis and monitoring of economic activity indicators.
Produced reports and studies supporting public policy discussions and decision-making.
Developed statistical indicators and analytical tools for economic assessment.

M.S. in Economics, Universidade Federal Fluminense · 2017
B.S. in Economics, Universidade Federal Fluminense · 2013

Author of R for Economic Research, a practical guide to data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting for applied research.

Nowcasting when predictors keep changing. Leveraging cross-sectional information in high-dimensional, high-turnover data - International Symposium on Forecasting · Montreal · 2026
Nowcasting Inflation in Brazil Using Web Data - International Symposium on Forecasting · Charlottesville · 2023
Real-time Forecasting COVID-19 Cases Applied to US Regions - International Symposium on Forecasting · Remote · 2020