Erick Diaz
Data Scientist | ML Engineer
About Me
Hi, I'm a data scientist with 6 years of experience in machine learning projects and 5 years of experience in data engineering. I am also a lecturer in a bioinformatics program, with a strong interest in both industry-applied problems and academic/scientific research.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering and Computing.
Bio
Email
ewdiazsa@gmail.com
Phone
+502 53034179
Interests
- Machine Learning & Deep Learning
- Bioinformatics
- Federated Learning
- AI Model Development
- Big Data Analytics
Professional Skills
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Large Language Models (LLMs)
PySpark
SQL
Python
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Apache Spark
Hadoop
Work Experience
Sr. Data Scientist at Vana | Remote
Jul 2022 - Present
- Define new projects for the DS team based on company needs
- Create and maintain risk data science services
- Create models for micro-loan acceptance
- Create and maintain risk data science services
- Create models for micro-loan acceptance
Bioinformatics Software Development Basics Lecturer at Universidad San Carlos, Escuela de Postgrado Ingenieria
Feb 2023 - Present
Lecturing on bioinformatics software development basics.
Sr. Data Engineer/Data Scientist at Zubale | Remote
Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
- Developed a forecasting model for in-store demand (100+ Stores)
- Assessed and interviewed new members of the DS team
- Collaborated in the development of a Python library for ETLs
- Assessed and interviewed new members of the DS team
- Collaborated in the development of a Python library for ETLs
Data Scientist at HealthCare.inc | Guatemala
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
- Worked on ETL development using Python and SQL
- Created a machine learning model for cost and revenue forecast using PyTorch
- Created a machine learning model for cost and revenue forecast using PyTorch
Data Scientist 1 at Xoom, a PayPal Service | Guatemala
Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
- Data wrangling and data pipelines for machine learning models using PySpark and TensorFlow
Big Data Engineer at Xoom, a PayPal Service | Guatemala
Feb 2016 - Mar 2018
- Developed data pipelines using PySpark and Hadoop
Education
Master’s Degree in Mathematical Engineering and Computing from UNIR - Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
2020 - 2022
Specialized in mathematical engineering and computing, focusing on advanced computational techniques.
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Specialization from UNIR - Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
2020 - 2021
Focused on Big Data technologies and AI applications, including machine learning and data analysis.
Bioinformatics Specialization from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala
2019
Specialization in bioinformatics, focusing on computational biology and data analysis for biological data.
Computer Science Engineer from Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala
2013
Engineering degree with a focus on computer science, programming, and software development.
Research and Projects
Bioinformatics / Machine Learning / Python
P. Vivax Malaria Parasite Detection
Developed a machine learning model to detect and classify P. Vivax malaria parasites in blood films, aiming to expedite malaria detection. Presented at ICLR 2020 Workshop. Conference Poster.
Contact
+502 53034179
ewdiazsa@gmail.com