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Luciana Castillo

@lucianacastillo

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Industrial engineer driving data-informed supply chain and operational improvements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a data-driven supply chain or operations role where I can apply modeling, SAP and process-improvement skills to reduce costs, scale systems, and influence strategic decisions within a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am an Industrial Engineering student with a strong record of delivering measurable operational and supply chain improvements across technology, manufacturing, and life sciences companies. I build data-driven models and workflows—using Python, SAP, SQL, and Excel—to forecast capacity, reduce costs, and improve process adoption, having quantified over $1.2M in avoidable OpEx and supported multi‑million dollar capital allocation decisions.

I combine technical skills with cross-functional leadership: I led process standardization and ISO compliance efforts, optimized SAP rollouts, supported large-scale research on education and livelihoods, and drove product and program growth initiatives used by 10K+ students. I bring a results-focused, collaborative mindset and speak Spanish, German, and English.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cloud Supply Chain Planner Intern

Microsoft

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Designed a Python-based demand overlay model forecasting decommissioning and replacement capacity across 300+ data centers, quantifying $1.2M+ in avoidable OpEx and informing $20M+ investment decisions.

Python Capacity Planning Forecasting Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Excel

Undergraduate Researcher

Purdue University Applied Research Institute - DeBoer Lab

Aug 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Led research addressing needs of 265K migrants focused on education and economic empowerment, compiling 150+ sources on systems thinking and contributing to a published paper cited in policy discussions.

Research Systems Thinking Data Synthesis Policy Analysis literature review Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Global Supply Chain Intern

Elanco Animal Health

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Led SAP Transportation Management solution overview and updated 20+ workflows, improving accuracy by 60%, increasing system adoption, and reducing implementation time and external dependency.

Process Mapping Cross Functional Collaboration Workflow Design Change Management Data Analysis Excel

Operational Excellence Intern

Aon

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Implemented ISO compliance by flow-mapping and creating SOPs for 10 departments and performed root-cause analyses that reduced rework by 30% and improved throughput by 20%.

Process Improvement SOP Development Root Cause Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration Throughput Data Analysis

Technical Service Manufacturing Intern

Cargill

May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)

Analyzed inventory data to reduce $20K in asset losses, traced process failures, and proposed a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt homologation project while deploying JTAs for 38 workstations.

Inventory Analysis Six Sigma Process Standardization Data Analysis Excel Manufacturing Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Grade: 3.8 / 4.0

Activities and societies: Undergraduate researcher (DeBoer Lab), Secretary APM Purdue, Director of Professional Development SHPE Purdue, Project Manager Purdue THINK Consulting, McDonald’s GWIT mentee

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a Minor in Economics and certificates in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Applications in Data Science; Dean’s List and Semester Honors.