Computer Engineer Electrical Power

Luis Alfredo Vizcaya

Knoxville, Tennessee ***** 865-***-**** ************@*****.***

Electrical and Computer Engineer

Highly motivated Engineer eager to contribute 19+ years of valuable experience and expertise in data analysis, modeling, optimization, and simulation. Proficient in analyzing and modeling a wide range of problems. Proven results with real-world problems. Successfully leads projects while managing shifting priorities and timelines. Brings to any organization a professional, business-minded approach built on research and analysis. Quickly learns new processes and thrives in challenging work environments with an emphasis on results. Dual engineering degrees are ideally suited for roles requiring transferable experience with data analysis, simulation, machine learning, optimization, and mathematics.

Education

M.D.: Agricultural & Resource Economics, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, USA Jul 2021

Bachelor of Computer Science, Experimental University of Guayana – UNEG, Venezuela May 2007

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Experimental Polytechnic University – UNEXPO, Venezuela May 2002

Core Competencies

●Data Analysis

●Quantitative Analysis

●Modeling

●Optimization & Simulation

●Programming

●Machine Learning

●Big Picture Thinking

●Data Visualization

●Research

●Problem Solving

●Risk Assessment

●Predictive Models & Analytics

●Troubleshooting

Innovative Solutions

Career Progression

Graduate Research (MS Degree Work), University of Tennessee, USA Aug 2019 – Present

Select Accomplishments:

Lead role simulating and optimizing the impact of harvesting schemes on the biofuel production supply chain in Tennessee, by developing an application using Python - Successfully integrated Integer Linear Programming models for minimizing optimal cost.

Developed a model for determining the optimal quantity of water needed for planting cotton in Tennessee using SAS.

Developed models to determine significant social variables that impact students’ Academic Performance in China - Designed and implemented linear regression, random forest tree, neural network models among other machine learning algorithms.

Luis Alfredo Vizcaya

Knoxville, Tennessee 37909 865-***-**** ************@*****.***

Operation Engineer, National Electric Corporation, Venezuela May 2002 – Jul 2019

Select Accomplishments:

Delivered a successful risk analysis of electrical power system by simulating failures in generation units utilizing a Monte Carlo Simulation and Excel Programming – system weaknesses discovered and analyzed.

Designed and implemented an application for determining the optimal operation schedule of 3 hydropower plants (60% of power capacity of Venezuela) - 1.2% decrease in water consumption in the hydropower plants.

Developed software for simulating energy scenarios of the electrical system in the long term - Application currently utilized for simulating future energy scenarios.

Collaborated successfully with cross-functional development teams to implement ISO 9001 quality standards in the "Power Transmission operating" process.

Assistant Professor, Experimental National University - UNEXPO, Venezuela May 2010 – Aug 2020

Select Accomplishments:

Authored Computer Science book: "Programming Exercises for Engineering Students", a compilation of real-world problems.

Motivated students with innovative teaching methods, utilizing engineering applications in real-world learning situations.

Relevant Technical Skills & Apps

Python

R

@Risk (Risk analysis)

Arena (Simulation Package)

Matlab

SQL

Advanced Excel Programming (VBA)

C++

SAS

Visual Basic

ArcGis (GIS)

Tableau

Professional Development

Introduction to Machine Learning, University of Tennessee

Responsible Conduct on Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, University of Tennessee

Neural Network and Deep Learning, Coursera

Machine Learning, Coursera

Teaching Pedagogy, UNEXPO, Venezuela

Langue et civilisation Francaises, Accord Ecole de Langue, Paris

ISO 9001 standards, Venezuela

Mathematical Programming Applied, Venezuela

Optimization applied to Distribution System, Venezuela

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