Santiago Tobio
Deeply curious about building mathematical models and AI systems to decipher complex systems, spanning from deep neural coding in biological brains to software systems at scale.
About Me
Deep Curiosity & Diverse Interests
I hold a deep passion for constructing a rigorous, intuitive understanding of the world. My academic and personal inquiries span mathematics, computer science, biology, philosophy, physics, and economics. I believe the most fascinating breakthroughs lie at the intersections of these fields, using computation and math as lenses to explain complex reality.
Currently, I am in my 4th year studying AI Engineering at Universidad de San Andrés (UdeSA), refining my skills in mathematical modeling and deep learning architectures.
Roots & Dedication
My professional journey began at age 12 in the food distribution business founded by my grandfather. Working alongside my parents, I helped build the operational foundation that supports our family and enabled me to pursue my education at a premier university. This experience instilled in me a deep appreciation for hard work, entrepreneurship, and execution.
Research & Work
Neural Coding & Representational Drift
Working on neural coding and representational drift in calcium imaging data from the Allen Brain Observatory. Using advanced AI and deep learning models to decode brain activity patterns and study how representational frameworks drift over time in visual cortices.
Software Engineering at MercadoLibre
Developing high-scale software solutions at MercadoLibre, Latin America's largest e-commerce and fintech ecosystem. Applying engineering best practices to solve complex, high-concurrency distributed systems challenges.
Teaching Assistantship
Supporting the next generation of engineers and scientists by serving as a Teaching Assistant at Universidad de San Andrés for core courses:
- Mathematical Analysis II (Multivariable Calculus, optimization, integration)
- Statistical Inference (Estimation, hypothesis testing, probability models)
Applying Math & AI to Medicine
I founded and lead the Bioengineering and AI Club at Universidad de San Andrés. Our mission is to build a vibrant community of researchers, developers, and students who apply mathematical modeling and AI algorithms to tackle complex biological problems.
We host seminars, study groups, and hackathons focused on bioengineering, computational medicine, protein modeling, and physiological systems simulation.