Hi, I'm Filipe Botas

University of Michigan Class of 2026

BSE Aerospace Engineering with Computer Science Minor

My interests span machine learning, finance, and engineered systems. I am drawn to problems that require modeling, disciplined reasoning, and long-term thinking. This site is where I share technical work and written reflections.

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Education

Formal training and technical foundations.

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering · Minor in Computer Science

Aug 2022 - May 2026 · Ann Arbor, MI

Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Introduction to Machine Learning, Fundamentals of Product Development, Aerospace Tools and Methods MBSE, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Control of Aerospace Vehicles, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace System Design, Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing, Composite Materials.

St. Julian's School

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma · Bilingual Program

Aug 2020 - May 2022 · Carcavelos, Portugal

Bilingual IB curriculum in Carcavelos, Portugal.

Work Experience

Roles, impact, and execution across engineering and strategy.

Environmental Engineer Intern

AES - Angola Environmental Servicos · Internship

May 2025 - Jun 2025 · Luanda, Angola

Website

Collaborated with operators on a high-temperature incinerator and thermal desorption unit, supporting pressure-system diagnostics and maintenance during treatment of 670 metric tons of oil waste.
Coordinated digitalization of hazardous-waste reception and reporting workflows, aligning app data requirements across departments to cut paper use by 90% and manual entry hours by 50%.

Process DiagnosticsWaste OperationsData SystemsOperational Planning

Strategy Consulting Intern

JRBOTAS · Internship

May 2023 - Aug 2023 · Lisbon, Portugal

Website

Conducted competitive analysis across 50+ products using internal performance and market data, helping prioritize outreach and contributing to a 10% sales increase and 30% lead growth in six months.
Increased sales of seven underperforming new product lines by 40% by redesigning the catalog structure with tiered placement to improve value signaling and B2B visibility.
Rebuilt jrbotas.com after a platform failure, restoring catalog access, improving brand exposure, and streamlining product updates.

Market AnalysisSales StrategyE-commerceCatalog OptimizationWeb Development

Skills

A focused set of tools I use frequently.

Technical

CAD · CFD · Siemens NX · STAR-CCM+ · ANSYS

Programming

Python · C++ · MATLAB · Simulink

Modeling

Machine Learning · Regression Analysis · Statistical Modeling

Finance

Financial Modeling · DCF · Comps · Excel

Languages

Portuguese · English · Spanish · French

Get In Touch

Open to full-time opportunities starting 2026, collaboration, or conversation.

jfilipebotas@gmail.com

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Elsewhere