Aroom Gonzalez

Aroom Gonzalez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Electronics Engineer with expertise in Data Science, Telecom, Oil and Gas. Leveraging Solutions to Drive Business Optimization and Growth

  • Education

    • Universidad Central de Venezuela

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      Digital Telecommunications Specialist (All courses completed) Telecommunications Engineering

      This specialization enhanced my technical expertise for a career in Telecommunications while broadening my understanding of management and leadership, preparing me for more diverse professional challenges

    • Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre'

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      Bachelor of Science (BS) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

      I graduated with a degree in Electronic Engineering, with a strong focus on Computer Science. During this time, I dedicated significant effort to programming outside of coursework, which allowed me to excel in programming-related subjects at the university. Additionally, I served as a teaching assistant for the Digital Circuitry Lab for one semester, further enhancing my technical and instructional skills.

  • Experience

    • Telecomunicaciones Movilnet

      Apr 2005 - Apr 2013

      * Researched global Mobile Network Operator trends and contributed to high-level technical solutions for business initiatives, including QoE, DPI, cloud computing, VAS, LTE, EPC, M2M, WiFi offload, OTT strategies, analytics, and small cells.* Evaluated technical proposals from various equipment suppliers to assess feasibility for Movilnet’s network upgrades and enhancements.* Prepared and presented technical documentation and presentations to CXOs and internal teams, promoting new trends and innovative ideas.* Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to plan network evolution in areas such as Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Big Data Analytics, Packet Core, IPv6 migration, synchronization networks, and mobile IP backhaul. Show less Led a team of 6 engineers, 2 outsourced staff, and several contractors during a critical period of traffic growth, where significant investment (more than 20,000,000.00 USD), detailed planning, and hard work were essential to meet rising demand. * Spearheaded the migration from a TDM (E1s and MW) network to an SDH network, implementing an aggregation model that accelerated the activation of cell sites, enhancing network efficiency during a major upgrade.* Led the second major upgrade, transitioning from SDH to IP/MPLS, optimizing network performance and adapting to a more efficient business model. With high staff turnover and new technologies being deployed, I emphasized knowledge management to minimize learning curves for new personnel.* Planned, dimensioned, and engineered IP/MPLS, SDH, MW, and ATM networks for mobile traffic across the country.* Performed Project Management efforts for network-related projects.* Managed and analyzed network data, serving as the Tx Database Administrator. Created 3 different databases to manage inventory, facilities, and engineering information. The databases were active for 10+ years.* Authored RFQs and RFPs for equipment acquisition in both private and state-owned sectors.* Evaluated new products and solutions following international standards, including SDH, IP/MPLS, Optical Radios, Hybrid MW Radios, Point-to-Multipoint Radios, and DWDM equipment.* Led the planning, design, and implementation of PDH and SDH microwave links, including detailed engineering and technical-economic evaluations of new transmission products. Show less

      • Technology Evolution Consultant

        Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
      • Transmission Engineering Coordinator

        Apr 2005 - Nov 2011
    • Huawei Technologies

      Oct 2013 - May 2016

      * Collaborated with Sales and Technical Teams to design and propose Telecom and Surveillance solutions for the Oil and Gas industry in Venezuela, including PDVSA and its partner companies.* Managed customer relationships (CRM) to identify new opportunities and successfully close existing deals.* Consistently met key performance indicators (KPIs) related to sales targets and market share growth.Enhanced industry awareness of Huawei's leading solutions through targeted outreach and strategic presentations.* Developed technical proposals for Transmission Networks, including Microwave (MW), Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM), and Fiber Optics.* Strengthened proposals with data analysis and visualization strategies to support decision-making and value demonstration. Show less Defining technical solutions for transmission and transport networks, for both fixed and mobile network operators. Using Huawei's technologies and equipment, propose innovative solutions that solve customer's needs, and participate as a trusted provider for preparing customers network for planned growth. More specific activities include:• Customer Relationship Management, with high and mid level managers, coordinators and technical staff.• Solutions presentations to several departments on each customer company.• Network design with several Transmission solutions, including Microwave links, OTN, DWDM and SDH.• Customers' Network Data Analysis • Solution responsible for customer's bidding processes (RFQs and RFPs).• Homologation tests to introduce new equipment in customer's networks.• Integrate Layer 1 to 3 solutions, and define best practice's standards for interconnecting networks.• Prepare quotations and BOQs with Huawei's quotation software (Unistar).• Design DWDM networks with MDS software (Fiber Optics and Optical Networks design) Show less

      • Solution Responsible for Oil and Gas Account

        Dec 2014 - May 2016
      • Solutions Sales Manager

        Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
    • Aitnovva S.A.

      Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
      Private Investor / Technology Director

      Startup Investor* Defined the company’s technical strategy, prioritized investments, and managed budgets to ensure optimal resource allocation.* Led customer relationship management and retention efforts, fostering long-term partnerships.* Utilized data analysis and visualization to drive product promotion, focusing on solutions for Automation in Oil and Gas, IoT, and IP Networks.* Spearheaded the development of embedded solutions for Oil and Gas Automation, incorporating Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), IoT, Cloud IoT, C programming, Modbus, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and QNX.Skills: IoT, cloud services, responsive apps, Network design, Data Analysis, Product Management, Project Management, Sales. Show less

    • Tyler ISD

      Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
      Elementary School Teacher

      * Teach 3rd grade math and science for bilingual (Spanish/English) students. I achieved 115% growth goal for math according to District's measuring tools.* Use of Data Analysis and Data Science coding with Python (using pandas, numpy, matplotlib, reportlab and seaborn) to quickly detect strengths and reinforcement-required areas in students, improving effectiveness in teaching strategies and reducing time to get actionable data.* Increase of students' skills set, by starting and managing a Coding Club in the school, improving students' chances for the jobs of tomorrow. Show less

    • Infoponics

      Aug 2019 - now
      Python Developer for Data Science and Analytics

      * Developed advanced financial strategies leveraging Python, R, VBA, Microsoft Excel, SQL, and libraries such as SciPy, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and Django.* Generated comprehensive visual reports by integrating data mining and visualization tools using Python libraries like matplotlib, seaborn, Bokeh, Plotly, and D3.js (mpld3).* Utilized AI tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4 for prompt engineering, streamlining software development processes and enhancing functionality.* Conducted data collection, cleansing, and analysis, employing Python, R, and advanced visualization libraries to deliver insights through interactive, user-friendly reports.* Applied cutting-edge time series analysis, technical analysis, and back-testing on various financial instruments, and tested machine learning algorithms (linear and exponential regression) to predict the success rates of trading models.* Implemented project management methodologies such as Kanban, Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum, utilizing tools like Jira, Trello, Git, and GitHub. Ensured code adherence to Python Docstring conventions and provided thorough documentation and comments on Git submissions.* Delivered final outputs in multiple formats, including CSV and interactive HTML with embedded CSS, for comprehensive and flexible reporting. Show less

    • Splendora ISD

      Aug 2019 - Jun 2023
      Elementary School Teacher

      Teaching using Engineering and Data Analysis Tools.* Teach 5th grade Math and Science for bilingual (Spanish/English) students applying strategies for multiple learning styles.* Teach coding using code.org. Teach web development using Wix and Wordpress. * Develop Data Analysis solutions coded in Python (pandas, Numpy, seaborn, matplotlib) to create data analysis and data visualization tools that improve the teaching effectiveness. Develop Data Pipelines to handle data efficiently and effectively, reducing the time to get actionable data.* Apply differentiated strategies to transform conflict into learning opportunities and build solid teams to achieve common growth.* Continuous communication with students and parents to model best practices and ethical conducts to create intrinsic motivation and raise expectations among involved parties. Show less

    • Code Staffing

      Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
      Scada Engineer

      • Customer: EOG Resources (https://www.eogresources.com/)• Flexible. Transferred technical skills to quickly grasp Cygnet Automation Software and contribute with application support, system administration, and software development in Python, SQL, VBScript and Cygnet’s own language. • Structured. Use of LLM to develop software to monitor CygNet services performance, and alert when the data ratio for successful semi-random queries of well metrics falls below a predefined threshold. The software is designed in Python with OOP, Test Driven Development (TDD), logging, and SQL queries. Alarms will be sent to PRTG monitoring tool using an API endpoint with JSON structure. • Strategic. Prioritized tasks effectively using top-down and bottom-up analysis, ensuring impactful results. • Skillful. Database management for MySQL and Microsoft SSMS SQL databases. Developed SQL queries to analyze data and produce the required outputs. • Learner. Deepened the learning of Oil and Gas processes, instruments, facilities and protocols. Worked with SCADA control systems from Rockwell, Red Lion, and others. Configured different protocols and solutions like Modbus, MQTT. Connected to external APIs like PRTG and in-company solutions. • Detailed-Oriented. Reduced the time to handle common requests by 35% by documenting processes and data pipelines using tools like Figma and OneNote, improving knowledge sharing among different units. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Model Thinking

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      May 2014
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    • Introduction to Computational Finance and Financial Econometrics

      Coursera
      May 2013
    • Routing, Link State Routing and LAN Switching Technologies

      Tellabs
      Aug 2010
    • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2

      Cisco
      Jul 2009
    • 91st Management Program for Engineers

      IESA
      Nov 2002
    • Project Management. Integral Vision

      Instituto Iberoamericano de Gerencia de Proyectos (IIGP)
      Nov 2006
    • Computing for Data Analysis

      Coursera
      Feb 2014
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    • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1

      Cisco
      Jul 2009
    • Risk Management in Projects

      Instituto Iberoamericano de Gerencia de Proyectos (IIGP)
      Dec 2006
    • 4th Telecommunications Management Program

      IESA
      Sept 2005
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Aroom Gonzalez
      Rookie Teacher Of The Year Orr Elementary School Apr 2019 Chosen as Rookie Teacher Of The Year for Orr Elementary School in Texas, USA
    • Awarded to Aroom Gonzalez
      Huawei Future Star Huawei Technologies Dec 2015 Award created by Huawei to highlight inspiring staff. The selection process lays heavily on peers' recommendations, which makes it even more appreciated.
    • Awarded to Aroom Gonzalez
      Presales Capabilitiy Improvement Practice and Training Huawei Technologies Dec 2015 Recognition for achieving 2nd Place in Venezuela Presales Capability Improvement Practice and Training, with Oil & Gas account case
    • Awarded to Aroom Gonzalez
      Premio a la Excelencia (Excellence Award) - 2006 Verizon - CANTV Feb 2007 Recognition for leading and outstanding participation in the most relevant projects in the company
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by The Woodlands College Park High School on Aug 2024
      The Woodlands College Park High SchoolAssociated with Aroom Gonzalez
    • Coach

      Issued by Orwall Baseball on Aug 2019
      Orwall BaseballAssociated with Aroom Gonzalez
    • Teacher

      Issued by Code.org on Jan 2019
      Code.orgAssociated with Aroom Gonzalez
    • Teacher

      Issued by First Lego League on Sept 2019
      First Lego LeagueAssociated with Aroom Gonzalez
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Virtuosi of Houston on Sept 2020
      Virtuosi of HoustonAssociated with Aroom Gonzalez