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Diego Potencio

@diegopotencio

Aspiring data scientist with engineering background and hands-on manufacturing experience.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role where I can apply data science to engineering or manufacturing problems, join a collaborative team, and grow my analytics and automation skills while contributing to operational improvements.

I am an engineering-trained professional transitioning into data science, currently enrolled in a Master's in Data Science at ESTG - Politécnico de Leiria. I bring practical experience from metalworking, CNC operation, and materials engineering internships, combined with administrative experience in renewable energy projects.

My technical foundation includes materials characterization, metallurgical techniques, and hands-on operation of CNC and press-brake machinery, supplemented by skills in SQL, R, Python, Power BI and data analytics developed through my master's. I have worked with international teams in Portugal, the Netherlands and Brazil, and I value safety, process discipline and clear interpretation of technical drawings.

I am motivated to apply data-driven methods to engineering and manufacturing problems, contribute to team goals, and continue growing in analytics and automation. I seek opportunities where I can combine my materials and manufacturing experience with data science to improve processes and decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VM

Metalworker / CNC Operator

Van Knippenberg Metaalindustrie

Apr 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Operated CNC machines (Bystronic Xpert Pro press-brake) and performed cutting, sawing, drilling, tapping, grinding and finishing of stainless-steel parts while managing packing and production per ISO and safety guidelines.

IS

Materials Engineering Intern

ISI-ER (SENAI)

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)

Conducted destructive and non-destructive testing, metallography and chemical analysis to characterize metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials for engineering applications.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão - Politécnico de Leiria logoEL

Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão - Politécnico de Leiria

Master's Degree, Data Science

2025 -

Enrolled in a Master's in Data Science program with coursework including SQL, R, Power BI, Python, data and business analytics; classes held two weekdays in the evening.

AS

ArtWax School

Certification, Automotive Detailing

2022 - 2022

Completed certifications in automotive sector covering car detailing techniques, polishing, washing, cleaning and ceramic coating application.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte logoUN

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Master's Degree (equivalent), Materials Engineering

2018 - 2020

Activities and societies: Research on epoxy resin and visualization of reaction dynamics of EMAA; laboratory work in composite materials.

Completed Materials Engineering (second cycle) studies with focus on polymeric and metallic materials characterization and processing.

LU

Laboratory of Composite Materials - UFRN

Scholarship Program, Composite Materials Research

2018 - 2020

Held a sciences scholarship focused on composite materials, self-healing techniques, and study of fibers, resins and polymers.

SENAC - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial logoSC

SENAC - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial

Certificate of Completion, English Language

2015 - 2016

Completed an English language course at starter and elementary levels.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte logoUN

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Bachelor's Degree, Science & Technology

2014 - 2018

Completed Bachelor's degree in Science & Technology (first cycle) covering foundational engineering and scientific subjects.

CN

Colégio Marista de Natal

High School Diploma, Secondary Education

2011 - 2013

Completed secondary education (High School) at a private institution known for comprehensive primary and secondary education.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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