Marcos Lazaro Alvarez

Python Developer and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with over four years of experience developing applications, libraries and data processing pipelines in Python for AI-driven projects. Expertise in the design and implementation of software solutions, reusable software components, Python libraries and AI-based applications. Highly accustomed to working under software development best practices, with a strong focus on code quality, analytical reasoning and continuous learning.

Machine Learning Engineer at University of Deusto (2022-12 – Present)

• Developed Python applications, libraries and services for data processing and analysis.
• Developed web applications with Django for research projects and data management.
• Designed, developed and maintained reusable software components and Python applications for artificial intelligence projects.
• Built and optimized data processing pipelines using Python, Pandas and NumPy for Machine Learning model training and validation.
• Automated complex workflows and data engineering tasks through robust Python scripting.
• Developed, integrated and evaluated Machine Learning models leveraging Python and Scikit-Learn.
• Queried, modeled and processed structured data using SQL on PostgreSQL relational databases.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams adhering strictly to software engineering best practices and Clean Code principles.
• Utilized Git for version control, code review and repository management across development lifecycles.

Research Assistant at University of Deusto (2022-01 – 2025-12)

• Developed and maintained core software tools and scripts written in Python.
• Implemented efficient algorithms for data manipulation and statistical processing.
• Designed and executed functional testing suites to validate software performance and data integrity.
• Engineered Python-based software tools for automated data analysis integrated with SQL backends.
• Authored comprehensive technical documentation, architectures and system specifications.

Lecturer & Researcher at University of Pinar del Río (2016-09 – 2022-12)

• Developed tailored software applications for engineering and automation projects.
• Programmed and deployed software tools focused on data analysis, computation and process automation.
• Supervised software development projects utilizing Python, aligning architectural design with project requirements.
• Taught university courses in programming, digital electronics and computer systems.

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence – University of Deusto (2022 – 2025)

B.Sc. in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering – University of Pinar del Río (2011 – 2016)