Analytics professional with strong Data Science and Research experience. Past experience focused on Machine Learning, Data Engineering and Market Research.
Masters in International Management degree in Digital Business from World Wide top Business School & M.S in Industrial Engineering.
Data Science Tools include: Python Scipy stack (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, NLTK, Theano), Flask, R, SPSS, D3.js, OpenRefine, React.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Golang, Redshift, vim (it beats emacs, sorry)
Other tools include: Google Analytics, ComsCore, Nielsen suite, Excel (macros, vba), powerpoint, word.
Data Scientist @ • Manage Data Science Team to implement Machine Learning models.
• Develop complete online application for improving clients data processing and refining, thus significantly reducing setup time for new clients.
• Build decks and provide insights for Board Meetings.
• Extract and analyze product usage data to monitor and measure the success of Namely's platform.
• Experience connecting multiple sources of data via parse scraping and APIs, including LinkedIn, SalesForce, Google Analytics.
• Implement metrics warehouse and analytics platform. Stack built using AWS SQS, Golang, and AWS Redshift.
Tools of the Trade: Python (Scipy, Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, NLTK, Theano), Flask, R, D3.js, React.js, InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Golang, Redshift From November 2013 to Present (2 years) Greater New York City AreaSenior Research Analyst - Hispanic Enterprises & Content @ •Monitor and analyze Telemundo Online & TV properties to develop internal insights
•Develop quantitative and qualitative analyses of demographics and psychographics of Telemundo’s audience and competitors’ for Corporate presentations and to pitch clients
•Research and Analyses including developing projections, tracking performance, creating highlights for executives and press releases, and completing competitive analyses
o Special Project: Developed digital dashboard to track performance across all online properties
Tools of the trade: Excel (VBA Macros), Python, R, Nielsen tools (including Local Custom ToolBox, Ariana, PrimeLocation), Business Point, Simmons OneVIew, Kantar, Powerpoint, Word, ComScore, Google Analytics. From April 2012 to November 2013 (1 year 8 months) Greater New York City AreaCo-founder @ Co-Founded ad-supported online video site with premium TV shows in Spanish language for the US Spanish speaking market.
•Received funding offer from leading incubator, Business Booster, in Valencia, Spain
•Negotiated content contracts with 2 of the 4 major Latin American Production Companies
•Developed business model, financial documents and revenue projections From July 2011 to March 2012 (9 months) Junior Consultant @ Indra is the leading technological multinational consulting firm in Spain and considered a top company in Europe and Latin America.
•Lead client engagements focused on analytical reporting and various statistical research projects for the main political parties in Spain
•Focused on population analysis, trends and research of the client’s market
•Led all aspects of projects including ideation, design, development, execution and analysis of data
•Determined set-ups, including testing methodologies, reporting, and optimization modeling
•Developed and implemented Social Media strategies for clients
Tools of the trade: MicroStrategy, Excel (VBA macros), Powerpoint, Word. From January 2011 to June 2011 (6 months) Madrid Area, SpainResearcher @ •Developed product design project of a solar camping grill with features that focused on benefits to the user and the environment
•Employed a market survey to translate consumer needs into measureable parameters while maintaining environmentally friendly product design through
•Developed and conducted Customer Analyses, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Patent research
•Conducted competitor benchmarking and product evaluation in terms of overall product performance, usability and efficiency
•Utilized CAD/CAE software to create digital prototype of product From September 2009 to December 2009 (4 months) Amherst, MA
Data Science Program, Data Science @ General Assembly From 2013 to 2013 Master in International Management, Business @ IE (Instituto de Empresa) From 2010 to 2011 M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Product Design @ University of Massachusetts, Amherst From 2009 to 2009 BS & MS Industrial Engineering, Product Design @ Universidad Politécnica de Valencia From 2003 to 2009 Manuel Peña is skilled in: Machine Learning, Data Science, Python, R, Engineering Data..., Research, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Market Research, English, SQL, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, VBA, Simmons OneView, Arianna, French, Kantar, comScore, Nielsen
Websites:
http://manugarri.com