Hello

My name is Manuel Jiménez, a data engineer.

Bloomington, IN

Experience

Data Engineer

SDG Group

2022 - 2024

As a Data Engineer at SDG Group, I contributed to developing and maintaining data pipelines for real-time data processing, combining sensor data from Kafka with factory databases. Key responsibilities included:
- Developing and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines on AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Redshift) for large-scale data processing
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and optimize data models and data lakes using Snowflake and Databricks
- Improving data quality and reducing latency in batch workflows with Apache Airflow for task scheduling and monitoring
- Implementing Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning on AWS

Railway Signaling Design Intern

Ardanuy Ingeniería

2021

As an intern at Ardanuy, I worked on various railway signaling projects with responsibilities such as:
- Assisting in the design and installation of railway signaling systems, including the placement of signals and track circuits
- Preparing technical documentation related to signaling system projects
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate signaling systems with other railway systems

Education

M.Sc. in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

2023 - 2025

Master's Thesis: Modernizing LDAP Security in Linux Workstations: Integrating with Microservices and Containers

B.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

2017 - 2022

Bachelor's Thesis: Modeling and Testing of a Local IoT Environment

Languages

English

Proficient

Spanish

Native

French

Basic

Catalan

Advanced

Certifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner

2024

Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner

Apache Airflow Fundamentals

2023

Certification in fundamental concepts of Apache Airflow

Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)

2023

Microsoft certification for Power BI data analysis expertise

Awards

HP Codewars Madrid

2017

Runner-up

Volunteering

Dentistas Sobre Ruedas

2021

- Led the design and development of a comprehensive communication and data storage and synchronization solution for a non-profit dental organization operating in Missirah, Senegal, as part of the CCD-UPC foreign aid program.
- Collaborated closely with the organization's leadership team to understand their unique requirements and challenges, and designed a custom-tailored solution using state-of-the-art technologies and tools, ensuring data consistency across multiple devices and locations.
- The completed project has enabled the non-profit to significantly improve its operations, streamline its workflows, and better serve the dental needs of the local community.

TECHO Colombia

2015 - 2016

Community outreach in marginalized neighborhoods in Bogotá, Colombia.