Juan Sebastian Mendez Hernandez

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I'm an Electronic Engineer and Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, with a specialization in audio analysis and digital signal processing.

About

I’m an Electronic Engineer and Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, with a specialization in audio analysis and digital signal processing. I blend engineering rigor with creative curiosity to analyze and transform sound through technology. As a data scientist, I navigate across web development, machine learning, and large language models, always aiming to bridge technical depth with practical impact. I communicate effectively in Spanish, English, and Italian, and thrive in multidisciplinary environments.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • ItalianAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 4 roles

Data Science Intern · MusixmatchOct 2025 – Oct 2025 · 1 mo

Systematized and managed complex databases for training and validation of music analysis models; performed comparative analyses between DSP-derived audio descriptors and semantic descriptors from LLMs; implemented open-source vector databases (e.g., ChromaDB) to evaluate and improve search and music recommendation systems.

Bilingual Contact Center Supervisor · TeleperformanceJun 2022 – Jun 2022 · 1 mo

Monitored performance against KPIs, coached teams, and implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.

Co-founder and Coordinator · EtnoDJApr 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Co-founded EtnoDJ, a sonic exploratory project in Colombia focused on the relationship between people, their territory, and sound. Led sound archive curation, designed a web-based digital console with accessibility features, secured a grant for 2025 Stimulus Plan, and conducted creative coding to foster new forms of sonic engagement.

University Teaching Assistant (Course Monitor) · Pontificia Universidad JaverianaJan 2020 – Jun 2020 · 6 mos

Education

Master of Science in Music and Acoustic Engineering · Politecnico di Milano2022 – 2025
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana2015 – 2021
Diploma in Web Application Development · Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira2021

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