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Medellín, Antioquia, Co

Automation Business Analyst specializing in fostering meaningful client relationships. Proficient in creating comprehensive Process Definition Documents (PDDs), mapping intricate processes, developing cases, and conducting thorough functional testing of automated codes. Dedicated to ensuring seamless project workflows, I support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase to guarantee optimal system performance and client satisfaction

Serving as a Business Analyst for RPA across multiple projects with U.S. clients, I am responsible for engaging directly with clients to comprehend and document their current processes and automation requirements. My duties encompass the creation of Process Definition Documents and detailed process maps, as well as the identification of automation needs. Additionally, I provide recommendations for changes and structures that can benefit the client and facilitate the code development process. I maintain continuous communication with RPA developers, ensuring a clear understanding of the client's requirements. I am also involved in the creation and evaluation of test cases and provide client support throughout all stages of project development.

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Working for a high tech startup, responsible for leading projects from cradle to grave, delivering complex projects in line with specific customers requirements. Responsible for the full project lifecycle including conceptualization, quotation, experimental design, budget control, process documentation, process improvement, creation of reports and projects socialization with customers and other related actors.Key achievements Acceptance of 2 projects in the public calls of Minciencias tax benefits (2020 and 2021), generating savings of 50% of the total cost of each project for the company.Presentation and acceptance of 2 projects in the call for “Sácale Jugo a tu Patente 3.0 and 4.0”. Through which 100 million COP were received to enhance the process of patenting and product commercialization.Development of 2 Minciencias recognized product prototypes.Successful implementation of project management toolCommunication of the projects results in different international congresses and scientific symposiums leading to the creation of new clients, suppliers and partners for the company.

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Student of the Master in engineering, PhD in nanotechnology and PhD in medical sciences programs, with national and international scholarships.Reasearch groups: “Cardiovascular dynamics” (Jan 2014 – Feb 2017) / “Biology of systems” (Feb 2017 – Dec 2020), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín Colombia. “Synthesis and Modification of Nanostructures and Bidimensional Materials” (Jan 2016-Aug 2019) Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados, Monterrey Mexico.Key AchievementsMaster in engineering program completion (scholarship student). Thesis titled: Development of polymeric bioelectrodes reinforced with carbon nanotubes for remote cardiac monitoring.PhD in nanotechnology and PhD in medical sciences programs completion (scholarship student). Thesis titled: Development of a polymeric coating reinforced with reduced graphene oxide that acts as a barrier against the diffusion of low density lipoproteins, applicable in stents.Participation in 10+ scientific international congresses as a speaker and winner of the best oral presentation at the I International Congress of Nanochemistry, Nanophysics and Nanomedicine.Assistance of the administrative tasks of the research groups (budget control, contact with suppliers, application to public calls for founding resources, creation of reports).Publication of two scientific papers in peer review Q1 journalsSimultaneous N doping and reduction of GO: Compositional, structural characterization and its effects in negative electrostatic charges repulsion. Diamond and Related Materials. April 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2019.107447Fabrication and characterization of electrospun membranes with highly lipoprotein repellent properties. Materials Chemistry and Physics. May 2022

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Research assistant in a research group recognized at level A1 by Minciencias. Responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the different ongoing projects, responsible of budget control, contact with suppliers, creation of reports and training of new students.Key achievementSuccessful completion of the Regalias Macro-project “development of solutions in science, technology and innovation - for the CTI sector in Antioquia”

Rionegro, Antioquia Colombia

Intern in a globally recognized massive consumption products company. Responsible for leading process documentation for time and cost improvement at the distribution center.Key achievementsWinner of the 2011 Pres&Gio ScholarshipLeadership of projects related to process optimization, focused on the areas of transportation, storage, inventory control and product rejections leading to savings of 20% of process time at the “damage product” area.Savings of 30% of the public services costs by leading the project that took the distribution center from the regulated to the non-regulated energy market.Design of an operational tool to understand the transportation and product requirements at the end of the month

Phd - Medical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials Science

Activities and Societies: “Cardiovascular dynamics” (Jan 2014 – Feb 2017) / “Biology of systems” (Feb 2017 – Dec 2020) Thesis titled.

Phd - Nanotechnology, Nanotehcology. Materials Science, Double Degree Program With The Phd In Medical Science

Activities and Societies: Member of the research group: “Synthesis and Modification of Nanostructures and Bidimensional Materials” (Jan.

Master Of Engineering, Engineering, Biomedicine, Nanotechnology, Materials Science

Activities and Societies: Member of the Cardiovascular dynamics research group Thesis: Development of a polymeric bioelectrode reinforced.

Mechanical Engineer

Activities and Societies: Research group in Cardiovascular Dynamics. Bioengineering Center Thesis: Evaluation of flow velocity fields.