Data Scientist with 6+ years experience and a strong research background, having a B. Sc. in Mathematics, a B. Sc. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Data Science.I have worked with various technologies, including Machine/Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, and Operations Research. Currently, I am focusing on challenging projects in the field of mobility, social networks, and smart cities. Ph.D. in Mobility Optimization for Social Care Services. My research is centered around extending mathematical models and algorithms from Operations Research and Machine Learning to optimize transportation services for individuals with reduced mobility.

Laura Portell Penadés

Data Scientist with 6+ years experience and a strong research background, having a B. Sc. in Mathematics, a B. Sc. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Data Science.I have worked with various technologies, including Machine/Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, and Operations Research. Currently, I am focusing on challenging projects in the field of mobility, social networks, and smart cities. Ph.D. in Mobility Optimization for Social Care Services. My research is centered around extending mathematical models and algorithms from Operations Research and Machine Learning to optimize transportation services for individuals with reduced mobility.

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Data Scientist with 6+ years experience and a strong research background, having a B. Sc. in Mathematics, a B. Sc. in Computer Science and a M.Sc. in Data Science.I have worked with various technologies, including Machine/Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, and Operations Research. Currently, I am focusing on challenging projects in the field of mobility, social networks, and smart cities.
Ph.D. in Mobility Optimization for Social Care Services. My research is centered around extending mathematical models and algorithms from Operations Research and Machine Learning to optimize transportation services for individuals with reduced mobility.

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Language

Catalan; Valencian
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Spanish; Castilian
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English
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German
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French
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Work Experience

Optimization Researcher at Barcelona City Council
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Mobility optimization for social care services; extended mathematical models and algorithms from Operations Research and Machine Learning to the social care sector.
Board Member at Data ForGood BCN
February 1, 2020 - Present
Advises and supports data-driven projects for charities and social enterprises, including project execution, mentoring sessions, and training.
Teaching Assistant at Pompeu Fabra University
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Teaching seminar classes in Business Logistics and Teaching Analytics for Social Good in the Barcelona Program for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Researcher and Data Scientist at Eurecat
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
End-to-end projects using advanced analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, predictive modeling, and big data environments.
Researcher at University of Vic
April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Research in Computational Neuroscience; development of algorithms and tools using eye trackers to detect changes in brain activity.
Junior Data Analyst at Grupo Generalí
October 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Statistical analysis of relational databases.
Junior Assistant Researcher at University of Barcelona
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Research in Learning Analytics using machine learning algorithms.
Board Member at Data For Good BCN
February 1, 2020 - Present
Data For Good BCN is an independently-run charity that uses data to help humanitarian projects; supports charities and social enterprises through data journeys, project execution, coaching sessions, dissemination events and training.
Junior Researcher at University of Vic
April 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Research in Computational Neuroscience. Development of algorithms and tools using eye trackers to detect changes in brain activity.
Junior Data Analyst at Grup o General i
October 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017
Statistical analysis of relational databases.
Junior Researcher at University of Barcelona
September 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016
Research in Learning Analytics using machine learning algorithms.
Assistant Researcher at University of Barcelona
April 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Research in Computational Neuroscience; development of algorithms and tools using eye trackers to detect changes in brain activity.

Education

PhD at Pompeu Fabra University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
MSc at University of Barcelona (Foundations of Data Science)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BSc at University of Barcelona (Mathematics)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
BSc at University of Barcelona (Computer Science)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
PhD in Mobility Optimization (Cum Laude) at Pompeu Fabra University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
M.Sc. in Foundations of Data Science at University of Barcelona
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
B.Sc. in Mathematics at University of Barcelona
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
B.Sc. in Computer Science at University of Barcelona
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Big Data Congress Talent Award (Best MSc Thesis)
January 1, 2018 - December 22, 2025
Grant of the Teaching Innovation Group for 6 months of research at the University of Barcelona
January 1, 2015 - December 22, 2025
Big Data Congress Talent Award (MSc Thesis Category, 2018)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Grant of Teaching Innovation Group for 6 months of research at the University of Barcelona
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare

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