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I am a Cuban/Portuguese researcher with over 20 years of experience spanning chemistry, materials science, and data analytics. I excel at applying quantitative methods, modeling, and automation to solve R&D and analytics challenges, with programming in R, Python, and C.
I have led national and EU-funded projects, built platforms with Arduino and Raspberry Pi for sensor analytics and environmental monitoring, and taught organic chemistry and computational analysis. I thrive at turning complex data into actionable insights and supporting innovation.
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Senior Researcher at INESC-TEC
June 30, 2019 - July 26, 2025Implemented biosensors for food security, developed methodologies for thin film production, and created software models of chemical experiments to enhance research effectiveness and technological applications.
Professor of Estereochemistry, Spectroscopy and Pharmaceutical (Medicinal) Chemistry at Universidad de Camagüey
January 31, 2001 - July 26, 2025Taught courses in estereochemistry, spectroscopy, and pharmaceutical chemistry, while conducting research focused on medicinal plants and their applications.
Researcher and Head of the Medicinal Plants Facility at LaBioFam
August 31, 1994 - July 26, 2025Conducted studies on the stability of natural product formulations and managed operations of the medicinal plants facility.
Software Engineer Trainee at ENPA
August 31, 1993 - July 26, 2025Developed software to assist in the calculation of Voisin Management of Lands, contributing to agricultural land management projects.
Software Developer at Empresa Nacional de Projectos para la Agricultura (ENPA)
January 1, 1993 - September 1, 2025Developed software solutions for agricultural projects while working in Camagüey, Cuba, contributing to national agricultural advancements through technology.
Researcher and Head of Medicinal Plants Facility at Laboratorios Biologicos Farmacéuticos (LABIOFAM)
January 1, 1994 - September 1, 2025Led the medicinal plants facility and conducted research focused on biological and pharmaceutical applications in Camagüey, Cuba.
Instructor Professor or Assistant at University of Camagüey
January 1, 2001 - September 1, 2025Taught and assisted in academic programs, likely in chemistry and related fields, contributing to the education of university students in Cuba.
Senior Researcher at INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025Engaged in research projects involving photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide, optical fiber sensors for water quality monitoring, and development of electronic platforms for scientific experimentation, leading and coordinating national and international projects in materials science and biosensors.
Customer Support at Foundever, Portugal
January 1, 2025 - PresentProviding customer support services, demonstrating adaptability and communication skills in a client-facing role in Portugal.
Computer Programmer at ENPA (Empresa Nacional de Proj e ctos para la Agricultura)
January 1, 1993 - October 16, 2025Worked as a computer programmer in Camagüey, Cuba, contributing to software and information systems for agricultural projects.
Researcher and Head of Medicinal Plants Facility at Laboratorios Biologicos Farmacéuticos (LABIOFAM)
January 1, 1994 - October 16, 2025Led the medicinal plants facility; conducted research on plant-derived compounds and development of pharmaceutical materials.
Instructor Professor/Assistant at University of Camagüey
January 1, 2001 - October 16, 2025Teaching organic chemistry, spectroscopy and pharmacochemistry; supervised student theses.
Senior Researcher at INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Senior researcher focusing on chemistry, biosensors, ferroelectric materials and machine learning applications; led multi-project initiatives.
Computer Programmer at Empresa Nacional de Proyectos para la Agricultura (ENPA)
January 1, 1993 - October 16, 2025Computer Programmer
Researcher and Head of Medicinal Plants Facility at Laboratorios Biologicos Farmacéuticos (LABIOFAM)
January 1, 1994 - October 16, 2025Researcher and Head of Medicinal Plants Facility
Instructor/Professor at University of Camagüey
January 1, 2001 - October 16, 2025Instructor Professor or Assistant
Senior Researcher at INESC TEC
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Senior Researcher
Freelancer / Unemployed
January 1, 2019 - PresentUnemployed / Freelancer
Customer Support (Data-Oriented Technical Role) at Foundever
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025Provide analytical and technical support for digital systems and customer processes. Leverage programming and data analysis skills for diagnostics and workflow optimization.
Senior Researcher at INESC TEC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Led and contributed to national and EU-funded R&D projects integrating data acquisition, machine learning, and sensor analytics. Developed platforms using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Supervised research on optical sensors and environmental monitoring.
Instructor / Assistant Professor at University of Camagüey, Cuba
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Taught courses in organic chemistry and computational analysis. Conducted applied research in phytochemistry and medicinal compounds.
Researcher & Head of Medicinal Plants Facility at LABIOFAM, Cuba
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Managed R&D in medicinal plant extraction and analysis.
Software Developer at Empresa Nacional de Projectos para la Agricultura (ENPA), Cuba
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Developed software tools for data processing and laboratory automation in agricultural projects.
Customer Support (Data-Oriented Technical Role) at Foundever, Portugal
January 1, 2025 - PresentProvide analytical and technical support for digital systems and customer processes. Leverage programming and data analysis skills for diagnostics and workflow optimization.
Senior Researcher at INESC TEC, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2019Led and contributed to national and EU-funded R&D projects integrating data acquisition, machine learning, and sensor analytics. Developed platforms using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Supervised research on optical sensors and environmental monitoring.
Instructor / Assistant Professor at University of Camagüey, Cuba
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2001Taught courses in organic chemistry and computational analysis. Conducted applied research in phytochemistry and medicinal compounds.
Researcher & Head of Medicinal Plants Facility at LABIOFAM, Cuba
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994Managed R&D in medicinal plant extraction and analysis.
Software Developer at Empresa Nacional de Projectos para la Agricultura (ENPA), Cuba
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993Developed software tools for data processing and laboratory automation in agricultural projects.
Education
B.S. at Universidad Central Martha Abreu Santa Clara, Cuba
September 1, 1986 - June 30, 1991M.SC. at Departamento de Engenharia Cerámica e do Vidro, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 1997 - April 30, 2000PH.D. at Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007BSc in Chemistry at University Central de Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991MSc in Organic Chemistry at University of La Habana, Havana, Cuba
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007BSc in Mathematics and Applications at Open University Portugal
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025BSc in Chemistry at University Central de Las Villas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991MSc in Organic Chemistry at University of La Habana
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Google IT Support Professional Certificate at Google/Coursera
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Rexx and z/OS Programming Certificate at IBM/Coursera
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Short postgraduate courses in IT and Machine Learning at Google/Coursera; Coursera
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022BSc in Chemistry at University Central de Las Villas
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991MSc in Organic Chemistry at University of La Habana
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Aveiro
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Short Postgraduate courses IT and Machine Learning at Google/Coursera; IBM/Coursera
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applications (in progress) at Open University, Portugal
January 1, 2025 - November 21, 2025Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at University of Havana, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999B.Sc. in Chemistry at University Central de Las Villas, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applications (in progress) at Open University, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at University of Havana, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999B.Sc. in Chemistry at University Central de Las Villas, Cuba
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Qualifications
Google Certified Information Technology Specialization
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Google Certified Data Analytics Specialization
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022IBM Certified REXX Programming Specialization
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022C/C++ and Databases I Programming Specialization
November 1, 2022 - July 26, 2025Google/Coursera Certified Course on IT support
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Google/Coursera Certified Course on Data Analytics
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022IBM/Coursera Certified Course on Rexx and z/OS programming
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Ph.D. Grant, FCT SFRH/BD/11943/2002
January 1, 2003 - September 1, 2025Visiting Grant to CSIC Spain, SFRH/BD/11943/2002, FCT Portugal
January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2025PhD Grant, FCT SFRH/BD/11943/2002 (Portugal)
January 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025Visiting Grant to CSIC Spain (SFRH/BD/11943/2002)
January 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Prémio Gulbenkian de Estímulo à Investigação: Usefulness of β-glucuronidase as a marker of E. coli presence in waters
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025SNIFFER: Sensory devices network for food supply chain security (FP7-GA 312411)
January 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025CTQ2012-31611 (Spain) External Consultant
January 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into valuable hydrocarbon products (PTDC/QUI/72584/2006)
January 1, 2007 - October 16, 2025PhD Grant, FCT SFRH/BD/11943/2002
January 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025Visiting Grant to CSIC Spain
January 1, 2005 - October 16, 2025Prémio Gulbenkian de Estímulo à Investigação: Usefulness of β-glucuronidase as a marker of E. coli presence in waters
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025SNIFFER: Sensory devices network for food supply chain security (FP7-GA 312411)
January 1, 2013 - October 16, 2025CTQ2012-31611 External Consultant (Discrimination of contaminants and organic metabolites)
January 1, 2015 - October 16, 2025IT Support, Data Analytics (Google/Coursera)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Rexx and z/OS Programming (IBM/Coursera)
January 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025Advanced NATO Summer School – Scanning Probe Microscopy
January 1, 2002 - November 21, 2025Specialized Courses: Machine Learning, Organic Synthesis, QSAR, Computer-Assisted Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025IT Support, Data Analytics
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022Rexx and z/OS Programming
January 1, 2022 - January 7, 2026Advanced NATO Summer School – Scanning Probe Microscopy
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Machine Learning, Organic Synthesis, QSAR, Computer- Assisted Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Healthcare, Computers & Electronics, Other
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