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Molecular biologist (Ph.D.) and data analyst with nearly two decades of experience in biotech and biopharma research, now focused on using data to understand the world and how it can be used to drive change and develop solutions to real-world challenges.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong analytical mindset and hands-on expertise in data analysis, alongside wet-lab technical skills such as genetic engineering and high-throughput screenings. During this time, I have also gained experience in experimental design, data visualisation, and communication, tailoring my speech to different audiences.

Curious by nature, I enjoy learning, solving problems, and exploring new challenges, especially when it comes to using data to understand and develop solutions for real-world challenges. As a team player, I thrive in multidisciplinary and dynamic environments, which I see as a great opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Currently transitioning into data analytics, I am looking for opportunities to use data to uncover insights and support decision-making that leads to practical solutions.

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Core skills

Data analysis & programming

  • R programming.
  • Python.
  • Data manipulation.
  • Data analysis.
  • Data visualisation.
  • Large dataset analysis.
  • MS Office.
  • Tableau.

Molecular biology

  • High-throughput screenings.
  • High-content screenings.
  • Genetic engineering.
  • Synthetic biology.
  • Metabolic engineering.
  • Fluorescence microscopy.
  • Microbiology.
  • Assay development.

Communication & teaching

  • Project presentation.
  • Storytelling.
  • Student training.
  • Teaching.

Automation

  • Liquid-handling robots.
  • Colony-picking robots.
  • HCS microscopy.

Project management

  • Project design.
  • Project planning.

Personnel management

  • Student supervision.
  • Lab technicians.
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Other skills

Molecular biology

  • Molecular cloning.
  • PCR.
  • CRISPR/Cas9.
  • siRNA.
  • DNA electrophoresis.
  • Protein electrophoresis.
  • Co-Immunoprecipitation.
  • FISH.

IT

  • Machine learning.
  • Git.
  • GitHub.
  • Positron.
  • RStudio.
  • Jupyter/JupyterLab.
  • Spyder.
  • VS Code.
  • Anaconda.
  • Mac OS.
  • MS Windows.
  • SQL.
  • HTML.
  • CSS.
  • ChatGPT.
  • Cloud storage.

Model organisms

  • Yeast.
  • Mammalian cell lines.
  • Bacteria.
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Experience

2023 - 2025

Independent data analytics trainee

  • Initiated a career shift towards data analytics, focusing on developing skills in data analysis, visualisation, etc.
  • Completed 3 courses on Coursera (on machine learning, data science, and design-of-experiments.).
  • Completed 1 course on Itucation (on data analysis and data science).
  • Completed 45+ courses on Datacamp (on R, Python, SQL, and Git).
  • Built and launched my personal webpage.
  • Conducted small data analysis projects using public available datasets.
  • Spent quality time with my family.
2020 - 2023

Research scientist

River Stone Biotech, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Enabled yeast to grow and produce APIs using complex carbohydrates as carbon source (patent submitted).
  • Designed and implemented screenings and data analysis tools to identify heterologous genes and mutations linked to a higher metabolite production.
  • Identified proteins and mutations that enhanced production of metabolites of industrial interest.
  • Planned workflows for lab technicians and student helpers, and collaborated with team members to engineer high-performing strains.
  • Supervised two intern/student helpers, providing scientific and technical guidance.
Main skills: data analysis, genetic engineering, strain development, library design, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, yeast screenings, assay development, personnel management.
2018 - 2020

Postdoctoral researcher

Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Designed and set up a screening to identify key factors involved in DNA damage repair as potential therapeutic targets using mammalian cells.
  • Built and implemented a data analysis pipeline for the automated analysis of microscopy images for target identification.
  • Developed and implemented different molecular biology techniques.
  • Supervised an intern.
  • Co-authored two scientific publications.
Main skills: data analysis, high-content HTS screenings, library design, fluorescence microscopy.
2018

Assistant professor

University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Performed data analysis and technical validation of potential therapeutic targets using yeast as a model organism.
  • Co-supervised 2 M.Sc. students, providing scientific and technical guidance.
  • Taught in 1 B.Sc. course.
Main skills: data analysis, genetic engineering, fluorescence microscopy, personnel management.
2014 - 2017

Postdoctoral researcher

University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • Set up high-throughput screenings that identified novel DNA damage repair factors in yeast with therapeutic potential.
  • Developed and optimised molecular biology techniques.
  • Co-authored 2 scientific publications.
  • Co-supervised 2 M.Sc. students and supervised 2 B.Sc. summer interns, providing scientific and technical guidance.
  • Taught in 1 Ph.D. course, 5 M.Sc. courses, and 1 B.Sc. course.
Main skills: data analysis, high-throughput screenings, genetic manipulation, fluorescence microscopy, personnel management.
2014

Research associate

Research Unit HUNSC, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Finalised the main follow-up project of my Ph.D. thesis, including experimental work and, mainly, data analysis.
  • Co-supervised one B.Sc. student.
Main skills: data analysis, genetic engineering, fluorescence microscopy, scientific writing.
2010 - 2014

Ph.D. researcher

University of La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Completed my Ph.D. (Summa Cum Laude).
  • Identified phenotypic events triggered by the inactivation of an essential cell cycle regulator during a 3-month visit to Duke University Medical Center (USA).
  • Uncovered mechanistic insights into an antitumoral drug in clinical trials using yeast as a model organism.
  • Co-supervised one B.Sc. and one M.Sc. student, providing scientific and technical guidance.
  • Co-authored 6 scientific publications.
Main skills: data analysis, genetic engineering, fluorescence microscopy, scientific writing.
2008 - 2010

Researcher

Research Unit HUNSC, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Completed 2 M.Sc. programs.
  • Developed and optimised molecular biology techniques.
Main skills: genetic engineering, fluorescence microscopy, data analysis.
2006 - 2008

Student assistant

Research Unit HUNSC, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Set up molecular biology techniques.
Main skills: genetic engineering, fluorescence microscopy, data analysis.
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Education

2013

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

University of La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Ph.D. thesis title: Characterisation of the entry into a new cell cycle with incomplete separation of sister chromatids in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
    Grade: Summa Cum Laude.
2009

M.Sc. in Biotechnology

University of La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
2009

M.Sc. in Biomedicine

University of La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Specialisation in Biomedical Research.
2007

B.Sc. (Lcdo.*) in Biology

University of La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
  • Specialisation in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
  • Specialisation in Health Biology

*Licenciado. It refers to a 5-year B.Sc.-like degree that existed in Spain until the launching of the European Higher Education Area.

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Certificates

2024

Data Science with Python - From Data Analyst to Data Scientist.

Itucation (Denmark)
2024

Design of Experiments Specialisation.

Coursera & Arizona State University.
2023

IBM Professional Data Science Certificate.

Coursera & IBM
2023

Machine Learning Specialisation.

Coursera & Stanford University.
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Publications & teaching

  • Student supervision.

    • Intern supervision at River Stone Biotech (2020-2023).
    • Intern supervision at Danish Cancer Society Research Center (2019).
    • M.Sc., B.Sc. and intern students supervision at University of Copenhagen (2015-2018).

  • Teaching.

    • 1 Ph.D. course (University of Copenhagen, 2017).
    • 5 M.Sc. courses (University of Copenhagen, 2015-2018).
    • 2 B.Sc. courses (University of Copenhagen, 2016 & 2018).
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Me

My former colleagues define me as an outgoing person with good sense of humour, flexible, and with great interpersonal skills. I am curious, with passion for learning new things, and always with an optimistic view of life.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, dancing (I love Cuban salsa), playing chess, going for a bike ride, running, swimming, and watching sports in general.

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish (native).
  • English (fluent).
  • Danish (intermediate).
  • Italian (intermediate).