Resume

DARÍO PLACENCIO

Data Science | Machine Learning Engineering | Project Management

Contact: (608) 800-7317 | [email protected] | LinkedIn

Summary

As an Industrial Civil Engineer from Chile with legal authorization to work in the US through OPT, I bring over five years of work experience, along with strong analytical skills, project management experience, and agile coaching skills.

My professional journey has led me to develop a passion for harnessing the power of data science and analytics to drive business growth and improvement. With a strong foundation in engineering and a drive to stay at the forefront of industry trends, I have pursued advanced studies in machine learning and business analytics to further enhance my skills and expertise.

With a personal commitment to collaboration, I thrive in team environments that foster the development of meaningful, lasting working relationships. I am excited to bring this dedication to any organization I am a part of, and to help drive innovation and success through data-driven approaches.

Education

  • Machine Learning & Signal Processing Masters, University of Wisconsin Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI (2023-2024)
  • Master of Science in Business Analytics Candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business, Madison, WI (2022-2023)
  • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Civil Engineering, University of La Serena, ULS Engineering School, La Serena, Chile (2010-2016)
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison Visiting International Student Program (2014-2015)
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences, University of La Serena, ULS Engineering School, La Serena, Chile (2010-2014)

Professional Experience

Rio Tinto, Boron - California, United States, 2024

  • Data Science Intern, Operational Excellence (05/2024 – 08/2024)

BHP, Santiago, Chile, 2017 - 2022

  • Agile Delivery Practitioner (Scrum Master), Technology Digital Factory (04/2021 – 07/2022)
  • Specialist Improvement, Enterprise Improvement (09/2019 – 03/2021)
  • Training Specialist, Global Training & Resourcing (04/2019 – 08/2019)
  • HR & Training Administrator, Global Asset Services (01/2017 – 03/2019)

Technical Skills

Programming Languages
Python, Pytorch, Tensorflow
SQL, Pyspark
Julia, R
Tools
Tableau SnowFlake
AWS (S3, SageMaker, Redshift) Google Cloud (Bigquery, Compute Engine)
Docker Palantir - Foundry

Certifications

  • MIT Professional Education: Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Innovation (2019)
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Engineering Department: Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Decision Making (2013)

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Fluent)

Address

908 Eagle Heights Drive
Madison, WI 53705
United States of America