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Alfonso Carvajal Díaz

Alfonso Carvajal Díaz

L'Hospitalet De Llobregat

Summary

Data Scientist familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical personnel. Advanced understanding of statistical, algebraic and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in IT.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Consultant

acarvajalit
11.2021 - Current

    • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
    • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
    • Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
    • Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
    • Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
    • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
    • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
    • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
    • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
    • Led technology selection and rollout, focusing on organizational planning and supplier service-level agreements.
    • Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
    • Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks.
    • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
    • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
    • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
    • Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
    • Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
    • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
    • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.

Senior IT Consultant

MCBIT S.L.
03.2016 - 11.2021
    • Instructed proposal team in use of computer software graphical elements, page design and aesthetic standards.
    • Inspected equipment, assessed functionality and optimized controls.
    • Implemented and managed operating systems and software, security systems and intrusion detection systems.
    • Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
    • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, training and development for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery.
    • Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
    • Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
    • Contributed to project cost estimates and budgets based on assessment of client needs.
    • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
    • Conducted research on network products, services, protocols and standards for network procurement and development efforts.
    • Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
    • Recommended and installed upgrades and helped businesses to plan for technology to match growth.
    • Met architecture compatibility and guidelines through effective troubleshooting.
    • Planned and developed interfaces that simplified overall management and offered ease of use.
    • Created service level agreement for IT operational functions and help desk operations.
    • Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
    • Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
    • Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
    • Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
    • Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features.
    • Guaranteed successful technical upgrade projects for clients by collaborating with developers for integrations.
    • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.

Azure Engineer

MCBIT S.L.
03.2019 - 06.2019
    • Created, updated and maintained Azure security standards and best practices across Azure domain.
    • Translated technical concepts and information into terms parties could easily comprehend.
    • Developed conversion and system implementation plans.
    • Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
    • Created proofs of concept for innovative new solutions.
    • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
    • Worked with developers to integrate resources within projects using Azure and Azure DevOps.
    • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
    • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.

IT Technician

Xifring S.L.
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments as well as related software upgrade problems.
  • Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
  • Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Set up and maintained user accounts and client access.
  • Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
  • Completed routine and complex software installations, assisting users of various levels of computer sophistication in operation of new and existing software.
  • Executed technology implementation projects with minimal downtimes and business disruptions.
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Recovered critical information from data back ups to restore functionality.
  • Set up PCs, projectors and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Implemented internal quality standards to secure electronic records integrity.
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Served as backup for staff members, responding to system failure and maintenance emergencies.
  • Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
  • Followed detailed operational process and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate and assist in remediation of information security incidents.
  • Monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running smoothly.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Univeristat Oberta De Catalunya
Barcelona
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Universidad Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona
2021

Skills

  • Project Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Reports and Documentation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Network Maintenance
  • Data Warehousing
  • Business Intelligence
  • Engineering Standards
  • Scripting Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Friendly and Patient
  • Analytical and Methodical
  • Organizational Skills

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
GERM
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Freelance Consultant

acarvajalit
11.2021 - Current

Azure Engineer

MCBIT S.L.
03.2019 - 06.2019

Senior IT Consultant

MCBIT S.L.
03.2016 - 11.2021

IT Technician

Xifring S.L.
04.2014 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Data Science

Univeristat Oberta De Catalunya

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Universidad Pompeu Fabra
Alfonso Carvajal Díaz