Alvaro Fernandez Blazquez

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

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About me
Senior Engineer II FCAS | Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering & Smart Industry
Education
- San agustin highschool
  2010 - 2016
  Eso + bachillerato, technologies
  Activities and Societies: Basketball, Swimming and Judo school teams
- Universidad pontificia comillas
  2020 - 2022
  Master's degree in smart industry data processing
  - Specialized in SQL, Python, R, and C++, as well as machine learning models for classification and prediction, passing with Honors in Microprocessors and Industrial Automation subjects.- Spearheaded the winning solution at Hackathon IV, organized by Prosegur, by designing an automatic banknote sorting tool. This solution aimed to drastically reduce sorting time for Prosegur, enhancing efficiency in processing banknotes collected from customers.- Developed projects including the… Show more - Specialized in SQL, Python, R, and C++, as well as machine learning models for classification and prediction, passing with Honors in Microprocessors and Industrial Automation subjects.- Spearheaded the winning solution at Hackathon IV, organized by Prosegur, by designing an automatic banknote sorting tool. This solution aimed to drastically reduce sorting time for Prosegur, enhancing efficiency in processing banknotes collected from customers.- Developed projects including the improvement of the security system of a robot based on computer vision with Python, and creating an automatic jukebox (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA7gl3cBivo&ab_channel=%C3%81lvaroFern%C3%A1ndezBl%C3%A1zquez) Show less
- Universidad pontificia comillas
  2016 - 2020
  Bachelor's degree in engineering for industrial technologies, industrial engineering industrial engineering
  Activities and Societies: ICAI 3D Association - Graduated in Electronic and Automation Engineering major, having studied coursework in digital electronics, control systems, robotics, and signal processing. Achieved Honors in Digital Electronics.- Proficient in programming languages and software tools such as Matlab/Simulink, C, VHDL, AUTOCAD, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks.- Completed projects including building a Morse code translator, a drone, and a Simon Says game on an FPGA.
- Universidad pontificia comillas
  2020 - 2022
  Master's degree in industrial engineering industrial engineering
  Activities and Societies: ICAI 3D
Experience
- Icai 3d
  Sept 2017 - Jul 2022
  Founding member
  Operated and maintained FDM 3D printers such as Ultimaker, Prusa, and Geeetech models. Assisted students in integrating additive manufacturing into their projects and conducted post-processing of 3D printed parts.
- Urbaser
  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
  Machinery engineer
  Reduced average downtime of urban trash trucks by conducting thorough daily check-ups and quick repair solutions. Streamlined inventory management processes through procurement with RS, leading to a more efficient procurement system.
- John deere
  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
  Data quality analyst
  Built the infrastructure to monitor John Deere's tractor gearbox assembly line using MSSQL Server and Tableau services. Reduced the overall error rate of the assembly line by 3% MoM by analyzing the patterns of each workshop station.
- Instituto de investigación tecnológica
  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
  Research assistant
  Collaborated with Prosegur, a leading security company, to design and assemble a high-speed banknote sorter, integral to the winning entry for Hackathon IV for Smart Industry. Achieved a sorting capacity of 10 notes per second, automating the process and reducing time by 30%.
- Amazon
  Mar 2022 - Oct 2024
  - Became the sole BIE for the AB Business Purchase Experience team (BPX), a global tech team overseeing the customer journey on Amazon Business's website, covering Cart, Checkout, Delivery, and Destination Experience.- Built reporting and analytics for BPX, focusing on Checkout, Cart, and Address Intelligence processes. Through the implementation of WBRs and QBRs, we achieved significant improvements, including a 5-second (8%) reduction in webpage time to checkout and a 6% increase in the conversion rate of successful purchases.- Created Cube reporting tool leveraging SSAS and SSIS technology in MSSQL, powered by DAX metrics. This self-service solution, used by approximately 30 users, provided insights into key business metrics, driving informed decision-making across 10 BRDs. Show less - Built SQL dataset to monitor EU Customer Advisor activity using AWS resources, resulting in a 10% increase in contacts made to companies using Amazon Business services.- Conducted detailed analysis of Punch Out charges from external E-Procurement companies such as Ariba or Concur. Identified a mismatch at the order level, saving $10M for Amazon Business.- Implemented automated testing for ETL jobs using Python, receiving failure emails, and tracking quarterly results to meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Show less
  - Business Intelligence Engineer II
    Apr 2024 - Oct 2024
  - Business Intelligence Engineer
    Sept 2022 - Apr 2024
  - Business Intelligence Engineer Intern
    Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
- Indra
  Nov 2024 - now
  Senior engineer ii
  Define strategy and capabilities for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, collaborating with leading defense companies to design and implement operational planning using simulation software (CMO) and adhering to NATO Architecture Framework (NAF) standards.
Licenses & Certifications
- Applying naf 4.0 with uaf and magic systems of systems architect
  Dassault systèmes
  Nov 2024
- Diploma in personal, communication and professional skills
  Universidad pontificia comillas icai-icade
  May 2022
- Nova talent certificate
  Nova
  Dec 2022
- Beginner to falconery diploma
  Centro de cetreria campeza sl
  Oct 2024
- Diploma in communication skills and studies in a foreign language
  Universidad pontificia comillas icai-icade
  May 2020