NVNeftalí Valdez
@neftalvaldez
Experienced ML/DS Engineer with a strong background in analytics.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned ML/DS Engineer with over 20 years of experience in statistics, data science, and data engineering. My career has been marked by a commitment to leveraging analytics to enhance decision-making across various industries, including tax administration, banking, and software development. I have a proven track record of developing data processing pipelines and deploying robust analytical solutions that drive business success.
My expertise spans cloud technologies, data governance, and fraud detection, complemented by certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning and Databricks Certified Machine Learning Engineer. Notable achievements include creating the Data Governance Framework for SAT Guatemala and collaborating on the development of a Data Lake POC in AWS and Azure. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with stakeholders to ensure that analytical solutions meet their needs and contribute to their strategic goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Professor
ITESM
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Train students in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and deep learning models for finance. Provide tools for a solid quantitative framework to tackle challenges in social sciences and finance.
Senior Software Engineer
Epam
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Collaborate in the development and operations of data engineering and ML/DS pipelines. Assist clients with Databricks platform best practices and support the migration of SAS scripts to Pyspark and SQL Databricks.
Senior Software Engineer
Sterlite Tech- PPG Analytics Center of Excellence
May 2022 - Apr 2023 (11 months)
Deploy Azure Data Factory Pipelines and support the ML and AI team in deploying analytical solutions for quality assurance and supply chain issues.
Senior Consultant IT Data and Cloud System Architect
SAT Guatemala – DAI Global, MCC, World Bank
Apr 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Collaborate on designing an analytical data lake and train teams in Spark, AWS, Azure Synapse, and Databricks. Develop and deploy Spark scripts for real-time data processing.
Manager, Senior Consultant
VALSIQ
Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 (3 years 6 months)
Create business analytics proposals and develop NLP models. Design and migrate data models for the Ministry of Public Education and develop real-time dashboards.
Senior Consultant
BBVA, Infomedia
Dec 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 8 months)
Develop and deploy data mining scoring code using SAS. Collaborate on monitoring model life cycle management and performance assessment reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MTMonterrey Institute of Technology
Master in Applied Statistics, Applied Statistics
2003 - 2006
Activities and societies: Awarded a scholarship by the Center for Strategic Studies.
Completed a Master's degree in Applied Statistics, focusing on advanced statistical methods and their applications in various fields.
MTMonterrey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Economics
1995 - 2000
Activities and societies: Awarded a scholarship by ITESM.
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics, studying economic theories, quantitative methods, and their practical applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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