Candido Zuriaga
About Candido Zuriaga
Candido Zuriaga serves as the Director of Data Wrangling at BigML, Inc, where he specializes in machine learning applications and data analysis. With a career spanning over two decades in various roles related to data management and programming, he has developed expertise in predictive modeling and data transformation.
Current Role at BigML
Candido Zuriaga serves as the Director of Data Wrangling at BigML, Inc. since 2015. His role involves overseeing data wrangling processes and ensuring the effective application of machine learning technologies. He employs various tools and technologies, including Flatline, Python Bindings, Bigmler, and Whizzml, to enhance data analysis and predictive modeling capabilities. His extensive experience in data wrangling supports BigML's mission to simplify machine learning for users.
Previous Experience in Data Management
Prior to his current position, Zuriaga held several roles in data management and technology. He worked as a Lead Data Wrangler at BigML from 2012 to 2015 and as a Senior Database & Application Server Administrator at Telvent - Schneider Electric from 2011 to 2012. His earlier roles include serving as Tech Lead at Strands from 2007 to 2009 and as Database & System Administrator at Tirant Lo Blanch from 2006 to 2007. These positions contributed to his expertise in data analysis and machine learning applications.
Educational Background
Candido Zuriaga completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Instituto Bachillerato Conselleria Valencia between 1986 and 1990. He further pursued higher education at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, where he studied Informática Gestión and earned a Licenciatura from 1990 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in data management and technology.
Specialization in Machine Learning and Data Analysis
Zuriaga specializes in machine learning applications and data analysis, utilizing predictive models, anomaly detectors, clustering, and association discovery. He has developed models for various applications, including predicting Etsy shop sales and analyzing patterns in car accidents in the USA. His expertise extends to using Talend Open Studio and Elasticsearch for data transformation and analysis, showcasing his proficiency in handling complex data sets.
Technical Skills and Programming Languages
Candido Zuriaga employs a diverse set of programming and scripting languages in his work, including Python, Shell Script, and Perl. His technical skills are integral to his data wrangling tasks, enabling him to effectively manipulate and analyze data. He also has experience with data extraction using import.io crawler, which enhances his capability to gather and process data for analysis.