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Sr Data Scientist || Advanced Analytics Specialist
Ruben is a Data Scientist with 15 years of experience. Although he lived in London for a period of time, he is originally from Argentina and has recently returned to live there. He possesses extensive experience in Python and has worked on numerous machine learning projects. Ruben has an excellent technical and attitudinal profile, displaying the ability to adapt to various situations and seamlessly integrate into team environments. His communication skills are highly positive, as he effectively conveys information in a clear and fluent manner.
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Years of commercial development experience
15 years of experience
Core technologies
Other technologies
Project Highlights
Freelance
Nov `22 - Jun `23
7 months
Career Break
Currently developing a mental health differential diagnosis portal leveraging NLP [Proposal] in collaboration with Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva.
Responsibilities & achievements
During this period, I embarked on a career break to focus on an impactful endeavor. I established and led the development of a mental health differential diagnosis portal, harnessing the power of NLP. This collaborative effort was carried out in partnership with the Instituto de Neurología Cognitiva, aiming to make strides in enhancing mental health diagnosis processes.
Data-Driven Solutions and Innovations for Risk Management and Financial Enhancement
Sep `19 - Oct `22
3 years
MCKINSEY & CO.
As an Advanced Analytics Specialist at McKinsey & Co., I was entrusted with driving innovative solutions across various domains within the realm of data analytics. My role encompassed a diverse set of responsibilities that demanded strategic thinking, meticulous analysis, and effective collaboration.
Responsibilities & achievements
Orchestrated the development of a sophisticated asset for optimizing hedging strategies, enhancing risk management and financial stability for corporate clients. Strategically advised and implemented measures to enhance capital efficiency by reducing ECB capital requirements for major European banks. Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail through rigorous testing and back-testing of risk infrastructure, bolstering accuracy and reliability in risk assessment for a prominent inter-dealer broker. Pioneered transformative model enhancement using non-structured data like geo-location, web-crawling, and natural language processing. Resulted in significant performance improvement for Tier-1 European banks. Led the development of natural language processing capabilities within the AI4DQ Initiative, driving advancements in data quality assessment through cutting-edge AI technologies. Conducted comprehensive Commercial Due Diligence in software and risk sectors, providing vital insights for informed investment decisions.
Driving Innovation in Product Risk Analytics: Transformative Data Science and Security Solutions
Dec `17 - Jan `19
1 year
MERCADOLIBRE (NASDAQ: MELI)
During my tenure at MercadoLibre, a leading e-commerce and technology company, I took on the role of a Lead Data Scientist in the Product Risk Analytics team. In this capacity, I remotely collaborated with colleagues while being based in Stockholm. My responsibilities spanned the entire spectrum of Data Science projects, ranging from initial business requirements to the deployment of machine learning models on AWS. These endeavors were focused on diverse objectives.
Responsibilities & achievements
Developed Machine Learning Models: Significantly enhanced the efficiency of manual review fraud detection: Increased efficiency by 3X in detecting fraudulent activities for manual review in MPOS transactions. Achieved a 10X efficiency boost in fraud detection for prepaid card transactions. Managed Security Feature Development: Led a team in the development of security features for new payment applications, ensuring the integrity and safety of financial transactions. Mentorship and Guidance: Acted as a mentor to two analysts who were taking their initial steps into the field of Data Science, providing guidance and support as they navigated the complexities of the role.
Strategic Financial Consulting: Navigating Risk, Liquidity, and Credit Optimization
Jul `14 - Jul `17
3 years
COINSUD
During my time at COINSUD, I served as a Consultant and played a pivotal role in implementing various financial strategies that encompassed risk mitigation, liquidity management, and credit advisory. COINSUD's focus on financial markets provided an ideal platform for me to contribute my expertise.
Responsibilities & achievements
Implemented Hedging Strategies: Skillfully employed commodity and FX futures to design and execute hedging strategies that effectively mitigated price and foreign exchange risk, enhancing the company's financial stability. Liquidity Management: Managed liquidity through the strategic utilization of Central Bank notes and bills, ensuring optimal cash flow and financial flexibility. Credit Advisory: Provided valuable insights and recommendations on credit strategies within the local bond market, aiding clients in making informed decisions to optimize their credit portfolios.
Education
Higher education in Computer Science
Agency
10-50
GMT-3
Uruguay
Core Expertise
Industries
Logistics & Transportation, E-Commerce & Retail, Banking & Finance, Arts & Culture, Branding, design, web development, Augmented reality, SaaS
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