I'm Santiago Montiel Cortés, an engineer with an MEng in Product Design Engineering and a Master's in Data Science. I work across the full product development lifecycle—from problem brief to detailed design and prototyping—and I apply data-driven manufacturing processes and business intelligence to drive decisions. I combine hands-on engineering skills like CAD, prototyping and Lean Manufacturing with modern analytical capabilities including Python, machine learning and interactive dashboards. I thrive in cross-functional, international teams. I thrive in cross-functional, international teams, bridging hands-on engineering with analytics. I enjoy turning complex problems into tangible solutions and communicating insights to stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

Santiago Montiel Cortés

I'm Santiago Montiel Cortés, an engineer with an MEng in Product Design Engineering and a Master's in Data Science. I work across the full product development lifecycle—from problem brief to detailed design and prototyping—and I apply data-driven manufacturing processes and business intelligence to drive decisions. I combine hands-on engineering skills like CAD, prototyping and Lean Manufacturing with modern analytical capabilities including Python, machine learning and interactive dashboards. I thrive in cross-functional, international teams. I thrive in cross-functional, international teams, bridging hands-on engineering with analytics. I enjoy turning complex problems into tangible solutions and communicating insights to stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

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I’m Santiago Montiel Cortés, an engineer with an MEng in Product Design Engineering and a Master’s in Data Science. I work across the full product development lifecycle—from problem brief to detailed design and prototyping—and I apply data-driven manufacturing processes and business intelligence to drive decisions. I combine hands-on engineering skills like CAD, prototyping and Lean Manufacturing with modern analytical capabilities including Python, machine learning and interactive dashboards. I thrive in cross-functional, international teams.

I thrive in cross-functional, international teams, bridging hands-on engineering with analytics. I enjoy turning complex problems into tangible solutions and communicating insights to stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Data Analyst Intern at Trosort
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Developed a multimodal machine learning price prediction model (images + text) to optimise second-hand goods resale pricing. Designed and deployed an interactive sales dashboard tracking weekly marketplace KPIs, used daily.
Data Analyst Intern at Mercanza
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Built business intelligence dashboards and reporting pages in Qlik Sense to support data-driven decision-making across departments.
Industrial Data Automation Project at Jaguar Land Rover
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Developed a Python script to automate extraction, processing and storage of production data from industrial PLCs in a sheet metal manufacturing line. Conducted on-site visits at JLR facilities to align the technical solution with JLR engineers and ensure integration with existing workflows. Delivered a full technical report and presented findings to both academic supervisors and stakeholders.

Education

Erasmus Exchange at Luleå University of Technology
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Master's in Data Science and Big Data at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
MEng in Product Design Engineering at University of Strathclyde
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

CSWA certificate in Mechanical Design
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment