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Laura Blanco

@laurablanco

Data Scientist and Data Analyst turning optimization and predictive analytics into measurable, stakeholder-ready decisions.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote, end-to-end role where I can build predictive models and optimization solutions, ship interactive dashboards, and collaborate with non-technical stakeholders—especially in fast-paced consultancy environments.

I’m a data-driven problem solver who turns complex optimization and predictive challenges into measurable, stakeholder-ready outcomes. I build predictive models, interactive dashboards, and analytical tools in Python and R—combining rigorous statistical analysis with intuitive design.

In fast-paced consultancy settings, I’ve owned end-to-end projects: improving HubSpot data capture and reporting for quality and traceability, boosting predictive accuracy by 20%, and cutting optimization computation time from 14 hours to 30 minutes. I’ve also delivered Shiny and Dash dashboards, implemented ETL pipelines into relational databases, and created optimization solutions that achieved 50% cost savings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Junior Researcher — Data Scientist

Current

Quantil S.A.S

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Diagnosed, structured, and analyzed financial datasets to create clean models supporting business decisions. Built Python/R predictive and regression models for demand forecasting and supply optimization, and developed Shiny dashboards and ETL pipelines.

Python R regression LightGBM Random Forest Demand Forecasting Combinatorial Optimization Network Optimization Algorithm Design Shiny Dashboarding Web Scraping ETL MySQL BigQuery Git GitHub PowerPoint Canva

Data Analyst Consultant

D2 Caps

Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 (1 month)

Designed and deployed a financial data management and visualization tool using Python and Streamlit. Built ETL pipelines using Google Cloud APIs to consolidate spreadsheets into a relational SQL database and collaborated with stakeholders to define dashboard requirements.

Python Streamlit ETL SQL Relational Databases Data Visualization GitHub

Data Analysis Intern

Quantil S.A.S

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 (6 months)

Designed a relational database schema and gathered stakeholder requirements with HR and finance teams. Built an end-to-end Dash visualization app and an ETL pipeline to migrate Excel datasets into a SQL database, plus documentation for ongoing maintenance.

Python SQL Database Design Dash Plotly ETL Data Visualization Role Based Access Control Excel Migration Technical Documentation

Data Analyst Consultant

PhD Thesis Research Project

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Structured raw field research data into clean datasets and performed descriptive statistical analysis. Conducted hypothesis testing and visualization across multiple formal reports using Python.

Python Data Cleaning Descriptive Statistics Hypothesis Testing Data Visualization

Optimization Model Consultant

Fundiciones Universo S.A.S

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Defined and implemented a custom combinatorial optimization algorithm in Python to minimize industrial cutting costs. Created visual operational maps and presented the mathematical solution to non-technical production staff.

Python Combinatorial Optimization Algorithm Design Cost Optimization Data Visualization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

2020 - 2025

B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics. Completed a bachelor’s thesis in combinatorial optimization evaluating Physarum polycephalum-based representations for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP).