Enrique J leyva
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Summary
Since 2004 working in computer sciences both as academic and as practitioner. Ph.D. in
computer sciences received in 2011 from the University of Granada, Spain. Solid theoretical
background and expertise in data mining and fuzzy systems. Proficiency in developing and/or
understanding complex algorithms. Experience in programming with several languages (Java,
PHP, C++, C#, Pascal, VBasic, JavaScript, Bash and capability to adopt new languages and
technologies. Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining databases in MySQL, and
background knowledge on other DBMS such as SQLServer, PostgreSQL and Oracle. Self-
motivated, hard-working and responsible. Autonomy in solving complex problems and
experience in communicating scientific and technical results. Native proficiency in Spanish
language and solid proficiency in technical English.
Skills
Communications: Good written and verbal skills developed through teaching, communicating
scientific results and the active participation in team meetings as profesor and researcher.
Interpersonal Skills: Always have get along with coworkers and supervisors. Received
positive evaluations from all the previous supervisors.
Versatile: Used to work in changing environments, to assume challenging tasks and to solve
them autonomously.
Hard-working and goal oriented: Always attained the goals no matter the effort or time they
demanded. Several years working and studying simultaneously and achieving good results in
every task.
Computer programming skills: Object oriented programing skills gained through
undergraduate studies, graduate studies, teaching programming related subjects and developing
software. Analysis and design of complex algorithms thanks to eight years of experience as
researcher in machine-learning. Capability to program in several languages: Java, PHP, C++,
C#, Pascal, VBasic, JavaScript, Bash. Practical experience in Java, PHP, JavaScript and Bash.
The experince in the others is related to teaching.
Other software development skills: Familiar with the design databases and the SQL language.
Proficiency in HTML and CSS. Good understanding of the http protocol and the AJAX
technology. Familiar to several IDEs and proficiency in Eclipse and Jdeveloper.
Accomplishments
From 2009 to 2014 published eight scientific papers in high impact Computer Science journals
and conferences, and in 2011 received the PhD in Computer Science for the University of
Granada (Spain) with the distinction Cum Laude.
When working at the University of Holguin (Cuba, 2004-2011) acted as a substitute in high-
responsibility positions such as Head of Studies and Vice-Dean.
In 2004 achieved the best academic record from the Computer Science promotion of the
University of Oriente (Cuba) and graduated with honors (Diploma de Oro).
Experience
Research Fellow
September 2011 to March 2014
Department of Computer Sciences and Artificial Intelligence, University of Granada,
Granada, Spain.
Designed, implemented and tested machine learning algorithms in Java.
Wrote bash scripts to automate the execution of machine learning algorithms and the
summarization of results.
Gather information about machine learning algorithms through the comprehensive study of
scientific papers.
Designed and implemented experiments involving multiple machine learning algorithms and
databases.
Wrote scientific papers targeted to high impact science journals and describing the above
mentioned algorithms and experiments.
Software Developer
2005 to 2014
Freelance
Development of web and desktop applications using several languages and technologies: PHP,
Java, C++, CSS, Javascript, MySQL, SQLServer, among others.
Some of the most recent projects are:
• (2013) Desktop application for the management of SYNOP reports in weather
observatories: Java, MySQL, ADF-BC.
• (2013) Web application for managing the forms for the technical check up of vehicles
(fichas ITV in Spanish): Joomla 2.5, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL.
• (2012) Web application for the management of budgets, orders and points of sale for a
window provider: Joomla 2.5, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL.
Systems & Network Administration Consultant
2005 to 2014
Freelance
Installation, configuration and administration of Linux servers. Systems and networks
troubleshooting.
Professor
September 2004 to February 2011
Faculty of Informatics and Mathematics, University of Holguin, Holguin, Cuba.
Taught the following subjects to graduate students of Information Technology: Server/client
databases, Information Systems, Knowledge Discovery in Databases, and Artificial Intelligence.
Taught the following subjects to undergraduate students of Information Technology:
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Information Systems, Discrete Math, and
Mathematical Logic.
Supervised several students' graduation projects related to the development of a Human
Resources management information system using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL.
Participated in the conception of study programs and the elaboration of didactic material.
Education
Ph.D., Computer Science
2006 – 2011
University of Granada, Granada, Spain
Thesis: Instance Selection for Classification: An Approach Based on Data Characterization.
Research subjects: design, implementation and testing of novel algorithms for Instance
Selection in Machine Learning. Applying meta-learning to Instance Selection. Design of new
measures for data-characterization.
Subjects: Computer Graphics, Decision Support Systems and Bioinformatics, Computer
Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, Information Retrieval, Paradigms of
Object Oriented Programming, Industrial Computers, Databases, Operating Systems, Research
Methodology.
MSc, Applied Mathematics & Information Systems Administration
2005 – 2007
University of Holguin, Holguín, Cuba
Master's graduation project: Human Resource Information System (PHP, HTML, CSS,
JavaScript and MySQL).
Subjects: Computer Systems, Programming Tools, Elements of Artificial Intelligence, Principles
of Statistical Analysis, Research Methodology, Micro and Macro Economics, Qualitative and
Quantitative Management Methods, Strategic Direction, Introduction to the Theory of
Constraints.
Bachelor of Computer Science
1999-2004
University of Oriente, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Bachelor's graduation project: Database Design and Web Services for the Middle Layer Of a
Human Resources Management System (C# and SQLServer).
Main Subjects: Computer Programming, Operating systems, Computer Architecture, Databases,
Compilers, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Algebra, Calculus, Computational
Mathematics, Numerical Calculus, Optimization Models, Statistics.