• Development of machine learning and mathematical optimization models, heuristic methods and simulations for solving problems.
• Data analysis: treatment exploratory data analysis (EDA), data mining, natural language processing (NLP) and visualizations.
• Lead instructor of short courses on Data Analysis and Data Science in Python aimed at audiences with little to no programming experience.

Tech stack

• EDA matplotlib, pandas, seaborn
• LaTeX
• Machine Learning Naive-Bayes classifier for sentiment analysis
• NLP NLTK, TextBlob
• statistics SciPy, statsmodels
• Ẁeb development Hugo

I worked as an Operational researcher in the CReDo project, a digital twin demonstrator that aims to improve climate resilience across infrastructure networks. Collaborated with Lars Schewe and Chris Dent from the University of Edinburgh, and Maksims Abalenkovs from the Hartree Center.

Project deliverables:

• Development of connectivity models of each network to assess impact and fault propagation.
• Development of a mathematical model for defining the best
  restoration steps for bringing the most sites to operation.
• Model deployment in Podman containers.

Tech stack

• Git
• LaTeX
• Optimization Cbc solver
• Python NetworkX, pandas, Pyomo
• Podman

Led a team of software developers of a dynamic optimiser used for unifying Supply chain management with Process control solutions. Highlights during this tenure are:

• Developed modifications to the product core maintaining quality and adding value to end-users.
• Created example applications used in development testing.
• Mentored team members on their career development and progression.
• Provided tier-3 support to implementation engineers and end-users.

Tech stack

• AspenTech's proprietary software DMC3, GDOT, Aspen Unified
• C#
• Fortran
• MS PowerBI
• Perforce
• SQLite

Transferred to AspenTech’s EMEA headquarter office and became the subject matter expert in Advanced Process Control (APC) in the region.

Highlights during this tenure are:

• Delivered 1098h of training courses to customers in public classrooms and on-site.
• Created custom training materials for nonlinear control operations for YASREF (Yanbu site) and LyondellBasell (Wesseling site).
• Lead a campaign of proactive health check visits to improve satisfaction and accelerate customer success. A few customers that benefitted from these visits were Borealis (Stenungsund site), OMV (Burghausen, Schwechat and Petrobrazi sites) and Sabic (Wilton site)
• Delivery of consulting services to customers, such as Cepsa (Palos de la Frontera site), Total (Mitteldeustschland site) and Elkem Silicones (Roussillon site).

Tech stack

• AspenTech's proprietary software Aspen Watch, DMCplus, DMC3, IQ, PCWS
• OPC OPC Expert, Matrikon OPC Explorer
• Remote desktop TeamViewer, WebEx
• Salesforce
• Virtualization MS Hyper-V, VMWare

Joined the global team of technical consultants assigned to the Advanced Process Control (APC) suite of products. My responsibilities involved:

• Troubleshooting typical usage problems
• Detection of product defects and escalation to R&D and Product Management
• Delivery of virtual training courses to customers, e.g. Flint Hills Resources, Wacker Chemie
• Authoring knowledge base articles with technical tips and best practices

Tech stack

• AspenTech's proprietary software Aspen Watch, DMCplus, PCWS
• Remote desktop TeamViewer, WebEx
• Virtualization MS Hyper-V, VMWare