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Hello! My name is Alonso (Al-ohn-soh). I am a software engineer and I am passionate about technology, design, and people. I am a creative problem solver and I love to learn. I am currently looking for opportunities to help me leverage my skills, knowledge, and creativity, and that can also provide me with opportunities to learn, grow, and help people. I am eager to apply my passion and enthusiasm to new challenges and environments.
Professional Experiences
Engineering and Research Intern
Morning Star Company
July 2024 - Present
Developed and implemented data visualization tools to analyze complex datasets, to enhance operations with data-driven decisions. Effectively communicate with R&D colleagues about production schedules, activities, and issues.Creating, maintaining, organizing, and presenting detailed production records on production volume, product quality, and key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. Recommended process and equipment improvements to boost efficiency and productivity.
Web Developer Intern
CITRIS
January 2023 - August 2023
Developed and launched a high-performance website for an AgTech initiative using React, showcasing advanced user interface design and problem-solving expertise. Spearheaded project scheduling by creating and managing a detailed Gantt chart, leading weekly progress review meetings with supervisors to provide status updates and proactively address potential roadblocks. Authored comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications and training materials, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and team collaboration.
Data Science Intern
San Francisco International Airport
June 2022 - August 2022
Engineered a web application using Python to visualize real-world traffic congestion data around the airport, offering insightful representations for enhanced weekly analysis. Enhanced data transformation with Python’s Pandas library, achieving a 50% reduction in processing time through efficient vectorization techniques. Utilized Jira for project management, task prioritization, and Agile methodologies, consistently improving project outcomes and delivering high-quality results. Concluded internship with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation to a diverse staff, effectively communicating the insights and impact of my summer internship work.