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Carlos Yalta

@carlosyalta

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Data Engineer and Applied AI builder using cloud ETL and enterprise master data.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I want to build production data pipelines and applied AI on cloud, lead agile delivery, and turn analytics into measurable business value—working with cross-border teams that value reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

I’m a data engineer and full-stack builder with over five years of experience across data management, ETL development, and system administration on Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure/Databricks. I combine an engineering background with economics to focus on measurable business value, not just pipelines.

I deliver production applied AI by supporting Databricks AI model Serving Endpoints and orchestrating LLM-driven workflows. I also independently designed and delivered a full-stack AI-matching platform using FastAPI, a PostgreSQL + pgvector backend, a Next.js frontend, and LLM-orchestrated pipelines (including Claude API for structured extraction, cached inference, and fit explanations).

In my roles, I’ve handled Master Data Management tasks and built reliable workflows using ORSOFT and Python, while also providing maintenance and incident support for master data tables. I’ve led agile teams and IT projects across international, cross-border environments (Peru, Sweden, and remote teams across the Americas, India, and the Philippines).

I’m equally comfortable in data engineering and stakeholder-facing delivery, from monitoring and compliance to dashboards and technical recruiting. My learning path includes MIT Professional Education (Leadership and Innovation), plus a strong technical foundation through certifications and hands-on work with cloud and data platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data Specialist Data Engineer

Current

Baufest

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Perform Master Data Management tasks and build workflows for clients. Provide maintenance and incident support for master data tables and support Databricks-hosted AI model serving endpoints.

Master Data Management OrSoft Python MySQL Databricks Model Endpoints Scheduled Jobs

Senior Data Manager

Vinter (Kaiko)

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Developed procedures and rules for data management and data sharing across teams. Oversaw data system usage, compliance, and performance improvement recommendations, including protection of sensitive information.

Data Governance Data Sharing Compliance Digital Security

Data Manager

Vinter (Kaiko)

May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)

Validated time-series indexes and corrected database inconsistencies using Python. Built ETL processes from public APIs, administered Ubuntu production servers, and created Grafana dashboards to track CPU and database performance.

Python Pandas NumPy Psycopg2 ETL Public API Django Google Cloud Storage Ubuntu Grafana Team Leadership Technical Recruiting

Back End Developer

Vinter (Kaiko)

May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)

Developed API and web application features and wrote unit tests for Django models and views. Authored API documentation using Sphinx.

API Development Web Application Development Unit Testing Django Sphinx API Documentation

Data Analyst

Vinter (Kaiko)

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)

Performed time-series analysis in Python for financial decision-making and reported results to the CEO and CTO. Built web scrapers and calculated price indices for Gold ETFs.

Time Series Analysis Python Pandas Scipy R Markdown Web Scraping BeautifulSoup Urllib

Assistant Professor

Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería

Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Taught an elective on business plan development, covering business model design, market and industry analysis, marketing plans, financial analysis, and operations planning. Led workshops on soft skills, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.

Business Planning Business Model Design Market Analysis Marketing Planning Financial Analysis Operations Planning Leadership Training entrepreneurship Innovation Sustainable Development

IT Project Manager

Telefónica del Perú

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 (8 months)

Led software development projects and IT business initiatives to increase revenue, including a telecom Family Plan initiative. Managed 24/7 IT operations for large-scale customer services and coordinated cross-team supplier planning and incident management, including bridging onshore and offshore teams.

IT Project Management IT Operations Incident Management Supplier Coordination Customer Management Telecom Operations

KPI Analyst and Business Controller

Indra

Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Administered contracts valued at USD 7 million annually and designed new KPIs for supplier performance. Conducted financial and service audits and delivered monthly KPI presentations to management.

Contract Administration KPI Design Supplier Performance Management Financial Auditing Management Reporting

Project Assistant

SVC Servicios Integrales

Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Coordinated with suppliers and supported the logistics department during project execution, including facilities coordination for projects outside the capital. Performed cost evaluations and prepared Excel reports for management.

Supplier Coordination Logistics Coordination Facilities Coordination Cost Analysis Excel reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MIT Professional Education

Professional Education Program, Leadership and Innovation

2020 -

Activities and societies: Santander Scholarship holder (5-week program on AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Leadership).

5-week online leadership and innovation program under the Santander Scholarship, covering topics such as AI, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT, and leadership.

Uppsala University

Master of Social Science, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

2018 - 2019

Master of Social Science with a specialization in entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial studies, including coursework on opportunity recognition, corporate entrepreneurship, and managing the growing firm.