Work Experience

Thermal Simulation Software Engineer - Radian Systems

09/2024 to Present, Madrid (Remote).

Snapshot: Improved radiative modeling, implemented advanced view factor corrections, enhanced Docker-based environments, and boosted simulation accuracy, efficiency, and robustness.

Description:

  • Enhanced the radiation capabilities of the core thermal simulation engine in Radian by implementing advanced functionalities.
  • Utilized containerized infrastructure using Docker to improve sandboxing and ensure a robust development environment.
  • Developed and integrated new models for calculating and correcting view factors in radiative simulations involving multiple nodes per surface, improving accuracy and reliability.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing of newly implemented features to ensure optimal performance and adherence to requirements.
  • Identified, debugged, and resolved critical issues in the codebase, contributing to overall system stability.

Intern Researcher in Laser Technologies for Characterization of Gases - Carlos III University

07/2023 to Present, Madrid.

Snapshot: Enhanced and operated a dual-comb spectroscopy imaging and data processing system for real-time gas monitoring; contributed to two projects now en route to scientific publications.

Experience gained: Developed expertise in advanced spectroscopic techniques through collaborative research, developing methods for measuring absorption spectra of gases such as CH4 and H2O to determine physical properties. Gained valuable skills in building and troubleshooting complex photonic systems and in scientific documentation through experimental reporting.

Description:

  • Enhanced and operated a Direct Hyper-spectral Dual Comb Imaging System for obtaining real-time evolution of the concentration of a gas in a scene.
  • Used LabVIEW to automate data acquisition.
  • Designed experiments for calibration and characterization of sensors and data acquisition systems.
  • Modeled experimental setups using Solid Edge.
  • Contributed to two projects now en route to scientific publications.

Software Engineering Intern - FreeAgent

06/2023 to 9/2023, Edinburgh (Remote).

Snapshot: Led the development of a key internal FreeAgent app feature, streamlining workflows, enhancing reusability, and improving automation. Coordinated cross-team collaboration.

Key Achievements:

  • Spearheaded the end-to-end development lifecycle of a vital feature within the FreeAgent app, streamlining the workflow for the development team and significantly enhancing reusability and automation. This innovation eliminated redundant code for repetitive tasks.
  • Successfully orchestrated cross-team collaboration, and led other engineers throughout the project's duration.

Technical Skills:

  • Backend Development: utilized Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework to architect and implement robust backend functionalities.
  • Frontend Expertise: Designed and crafted responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Version Control: Managed project codebase effectively by employing Git and GitHub, and automated continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with GitHub Actions.
  • Cloud Integration: Leveraged Amazon Web Services (AWS) to optimize deployment processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Agile Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborated as a member of an Agile development team, actively participating in sprint planning and execution.
  • Crafted user stories and estimated technical tasks, contributing to the team's iterative development approach.

Problem-Solving and Initiative:

  • Applied computational thinking to analyze user stories and technical tasks, evaluating various solutions and making informed decisions crucial to project success.
  • Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills by anticipating challenges, identifying areas for improvement, and actively driving initiatives to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Django Software Developer - Asociación La Forja

06/2022 to 05/2023, Madrid and Leeds (Remote).

Snapshot: Built a web application for managing summer camp registrations, now in production with over 1,000 users (as of Jan 2025). Led the full development lifecycle and ensured seamless user experience.

Description:

  • Developed scalable web applications using Django and Python.
  • Created responsive user interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Managed large databases using SQLite.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make critical and informed decisions.
  • Gathered customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
  • Developed all stages of software development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Used version control through Git and GitHub to maintain and manage the project codebase.

Restaurant Waiter - Crimple Ltd.

07/2022 to 09/2022, Harrogate.

Description:

  • Delivered first-rate customer service, adapted to the need of the particular customer.
  • Effectively promoted and upsold specials and other selected menu items to achieve sales targets and reduce waste.
  • Excelled in a challenging, high-volume environment, regularly attending to 80+ covers during busy shifts.
  • Managed closing duties diligently to ensure a smooth start of the following shift.
  • Performed foodservice duties during special events, adapting easily to different situations and environments.
  • Efficiently led, worked with and trained a team of younger waiters during a number of shifts.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.