Experience
Clinical Specialist in Neuromodulation (External Support) — Medtronic
February 2023 — Present
- Provide intraoperative technical support in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries, ensuring the correct installation, verification, and monitoring of the StealthStation S8 planning system and the Guideline 5 micro-electrode recording (MER) system.
- Supervised CT acquisition and managed the loading of CT and MRI scans into the StealthStation, ensuring image quality for the surgical team's planning.
- Execute comprehensive post-operative logistical protocols, including the collection, cleaning, and packaging of high-complexity medical equipment.
- Provide specialized assistance in neuromodulation therapies, covering programming, neurostimulator recharging, and clinical support for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- Educate patients and medical staff on the operation of external devices, ensuring treatment adherence and the correct use of technology.
Postgraduate Researcher in AI and Mental Health (Master's Internship) — Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
September 2024 — December 2024
- Developed a comprehensive web application for clinical data analysis using Flask, designing the user interface with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and managing the backend with SQLite.
- Executed data cleaning pipelines using Pandas and NumPy, implementing statistical techniques for handling null values, outlier detection, and dataset normalization.
- Implemented Machine Learning models using Scikit-learn and created advanced statistical visualizations with Seaborn to identify patterns in mental health disorders.
- Automated the generation of exportable PDF result reports, optimizing the delivery of key insights to research teams.
R&D Engineer in Bioinstrumentation (Research Internship) — Universidad de Antioquia
September 2021 — April 2022
- Programmed microcontrollers (DFRobot Beetle ESP32 v2.0) using C++/Arduino for real-time biosignal acquisition (IoT), optimizing the embedded system architecture for integration into medical devices.
- Developed the sEMG signal processing chain by integrating signal conditioning circuits and ADCs, enabling efficient analog-to-digital data transformation for subsequent analysis.
- Executed experimental validation protocols for a myoelectric prosthesis, analyzing performance metrics and ensuring data integrity under strict biomedical safety standards.
Laboratory Assistant — Universidad de Antioquia
November 2021 — March 2022
- Conducted functional verification of laboratory equipment (multimeters, power supplies) to support courses in Circuits, Analog/Digital Electronics, and Signal Processing.
- Managed the inventory and daily allocation of electronic components (ICs, passive elements) and measurement tools, ensuring resource availability for student practices.
- Provided technical support to students regarding equipment configuration and component specifications during bioinstrumentation laboratory sessions.
Education
Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence — International University of La Rioja, Remote
March 2024 — May 2025
Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering — University of Antioquia, Medellín
February 2015 — June 2022
- International Exchange: Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico (Feb 2019 – Jul 2019).
- Teaching Assistant: Bioinstrumentation Laboratory Assistant (Nov 2021 – Mar 2022).
- Honors: Academic Excellence Distinction (2019-2).
Continuing Education
- Data Analysis Bootcamp, Ministerio de Tecnologías de la Información y las Comunicaciones, August 2025
- Advanced University Course in Data Analysis for Artificial Intelligence, International University of La Rioja, April 2025
- Python Programming Course, International University of La Rioja, November 2024
- First Aid, SENA, October 2024
- Continuing Education Certificate in Leadership, MIU City University Miami, April 2024
- National Technovigilance Program, Invima, August 2023
Licenses and Certifications
- Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft, March 2024
- Human Resources for Maintenance and Calibration Verification of Class IIb and III Controlled Technology Biomedical Equipment, Invima, July 2022
- Professional Card, COPNIA, June 2022
Languages
- English, B2, Intermediate Advanced (TOEFL iBT: 78/120, January 2023).
- Spanish, Native
Skills
Programming
- Scientific Computing: Python (Advanced) & R
- Database Management: SQL (MySQL, SQLite)
- Systems & Web: C++ & JavaScript
- Paradigm: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Data Science
- Predictive Modeling: Machine Learning & Scikit-learn
- Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras & PyTorch
- Applied AI: NLP (spaCy) & Computer Vision (OpenCV)
- Feature Engineering: Extraction & Selection Pipelines
Data Analysis
- Statistical Computing: Pandas, NumPy & SciPy
- Business Intelligence (BI): Power BI & Tableau
- Interactive Visualization: Plotly, Seaborn & Matplotlib
- Data Storytelling: Dashboards & Executive Reporting
Web Development
- Data Applications: Streamlit
- Lightweight Backend: Flask
- Frontend Prototyping: HTML5, CSS3 & Bootstrap
- Deployment: Model Integration for Web
Neuromodulation
- Stereotactic Planning: StealthStation S8
- Intraoperative Neurophysiology: MER System (Guideline 5)
- DBS Therapy: Neurostimulator Programming
- Clinical Support: Technical Assistance in OR
Clinical Engineering
- Bioinstrumentation: Prototyping with Arduino/ESP32
- Signal Processing: DSP & Digital Filtering
- Medical Imaging: Multimodal Fusion (CT/MRI)
- Hospital Safety: MRI Protocols & Impedance Checks
Tools & Cloud
- Cloud Infrastructure: Azure Fundamentals & AWS SageMaker
- Version Control: Git, GitHub & CI/CD Workflows
- Dev Environments: JupyterLab, Google Colab & VS Code
- Generative AI: Prompt Engineering & LLM Workflows
Interpersonal Skills
- Clinical Management: Interdisciplinary Communication
- Leadership: Technical Team Coordination
- Problem Solving: Real-time Troubleshooting
- Education: Technical Training for Patients & Staff