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Maria Barraza

@mariabarraza1

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I build automation and IoT prototypes for industrial monitoring and control.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply automation, instrumentation, and IoT solutions in industrial environments and international engineering projects.

I build automation, instrumentation, and IoT systems for process monitoring and control, with a focus on practical engineering solutions for industrial and international projects.

For my undergraduate thesis, I developed an IoT-enabled automated hydroponic green forage production prototype using sensors and microcontrollers to monitor and control production.

Through an IEEE Humanitarian Technologies project, I designed and implemented interconnected IoT weather stations using LPWAN networks to support environmental monitoring and early warning systems. I also co-authored an IEEE Xplore article on the hydroponic green forage system.

I've led robotics and automation teams, coordinated VEX Robotics World Championship participation, and teach practical robotics and programming classes that build STEM, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Robotics and Programming Teacher

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Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)

Planned and developed practical robotics and programming classes focused on STEM skills, strengthening students' logical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Robotics Programming STEM Education Problem Solving Teamwork

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institución Universitaria de Barranquilla

Bachelor's degree, Mechatronics Engineering

Activities and societies: Leader of Robotics and Automation Student Group; President of CASS Technical Chapter (IEEE); Treasurer of IEEE Student Branch.

Pursued a degree in Mechatronics Engineering, with involvement in robotics and automation student groups and IEEE leadership roles.