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Carmen Lopera

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Senior Platform Engineer specializing in video processing and data insights.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a Senior Platform Engineer with extensive experience in developing robust video processing solutions and data-driven applications. My journey in technology has led me to work with leading organizations such as Medtronic Digital Surgery and UK Robotics, where I have successfully implemented REST API libraries and designed innovative systems for video annotation and processing. My expertise in AWS services, combined with a strong foundation in programming languages like Python, Golang, and C++, enables me to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of modern digital surgery.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers to ensure clean data and effective model training. I have a proven track record of integrating complex systems and enhancing automation in the life sciences and medical sectors. My commitment to continuous learning and improvement drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies, ensuring that I can contribute effectively to any team I join.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Platform Engineer

Current

Medtronic Digital Surgery

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Implemented REST API libraries for surgery video processing using AWS services. Designed an immutable layer system for video annotations and collaborated with data scientists for clean data and machine learning model training. Maintained an event-driven video processing pipeline.

AWS Django REST Framework PostgreSQL Kafka SQS Celery OpenTelemetry Honeycomb OpenSearch

Robotics Engineer

UK Robotics

Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)

Integrated third-party APIs into Revolution automation software for the life sciences sector. Developed communication protocols and improved software features using .NET.

API Integration .NET TCP RS 232 Revolution Automation Software

Senior Backend Engineer

Stratagem Technologies

Apr 2015 - May 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Responsible for real-time data acquisition from bookmaker APIs and automated trading framework. Implemented trading metrics and data storage solutions using various technologies.

Kafka RabbitMQ Cassandra Redis MongoDB AWS S3

Software Engineer I+D

Ingenia Telecom

Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 (2 months)

Developed client-server communication protocols for LTE and UMTS using C++ and C#. Enhanced existing parsers and optimized in-house libraries.

C++Protocol Buffers SQL Server LTE UMTS

Senior Software Engineer

Umanick

Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 (5 months)

Integrated Iris recognition into Biometric Identification Server using Java and Spring. Led junior developers and supported Android application development.

Java Spring Hibernate Android Development

C/C++ Programmer

Medialab, La Salle University

Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (11 months)

Developed a patented security communication system and maintained cross-platform libraries. Implemented functionality for SQLite database updates using REST.

C++SQLite REST Cross Platform Development

Analyst Developer

Crowder Consulting

Sep 2009 - Apr 2011 (1 year 7 months)

Developed water distribution management applications and hydraulic modeling tools. Collaborated with engineers to identify process issues.

Java GIS Hydraulic Modeling Tools Application Development

Junior Programmer

Sony Studio

Apr 2008 - Jul 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Implemented high score screens and statistical reporting tools for Wipeout HD. Developed a community portal for MotorStorm Pacific Rift.

C++MySQL Spring XML Community Portal Development

Trainee Developer

Informance

Jan 2005 - Sep 2005 (8 months)

Developed a cost scheduling web application for the University of Valencia, working on both front-end and back-end technologies.

J2EE JavaScript JSP Web Application Development

Placement Developer

Adding Technology

Aug 2004 - Jan 2005 (5 months)

Developed a management enterprise adaptation project with centralized and distributed modules in a Windows DNA environment.

Oracle

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

De Montfort University

Master of Science, Intelligent Systems and Robotics

2012 - 2013

Grade: Distinction

Activities and societies: Modules included: Fuzzy logic, Intelligent Mobile Robots, Applied Computational Intelligence, Research Methods, Evolutionary Computing, AI Programming and Neural Networks.

MSc thesis 'Evaluating different Motion Planning techniques': research in quantitatively evaluating the advantages of using motion generation and/or motion recall for everyday manipulation tasks on a commercial robot platform in terms of the dimensions of generality, predictability, and computational load.

Napier University

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Computer Science

2005 - 2007

Activities and societies: Modules included: Design Patterns, Distributed Systems and Games Software Development.

BSc thesis 'Recognition of Pedestrians': research involved into neural networks and genetic algorithms using Infrared Thermal CCTV cameras and Java.

Polytechnic University of Valencia

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

1999 - 2005

Activities and societies: Modules included: Advanced Internet Programming, Development of Software in Web Environments, Software Processes, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Development of Advanced Programming Techniques and Laboratory for Development of Information Systems.

Studied various modules related to software engineering and development, focusing on advanced programming techniques and artificial intelligence.