Diego Potencio
@diegopotencio
Aspiring data scientist with engineering background and hands-on manufacturing experience.
What I'm looking for
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
CNC Programmer/Operator
Veluw Metal Creations
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)
Operated and programmed TruBend series 5000 press-brake machines and handled forklift, EPT and crane operations to produce bent stainless steel, steel and aluminum components per production specifications.
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.
Administrative Assistant
Startup Renewable Energy
Feb 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Supported technical calculations, procurement and quotations for photovoltaic systems and assisted in management and operations of solar farms in compliance with Brazilian energy regulations.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Certificate of Completion, English Language
2015 - 2016
Completed an English language course at starter and elementary levels.
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.
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.
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