Bayron David Alvarez Rodriguez
About Bayron David Alvarez Rodriguez
Bayron David Alvarez Rodriguez is a Data Engineer II with extensive experience in data engineering and project management. He holds multiple degrees in Chemical Technology and Energy Management, and has worked for notable companies including Cognite and ExxonMobil.
Work at Cognite
Currently, Bayron David Alvarez Rodriguez serves as a Data Engineer II at Cognite, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads data engineering projects and collaborates with international teams from countries including Norway, the USA, Brazil, and Argentina. His responsibilities include developing REST API consumption solutions using Postman and Python, and he utilizes Scrum Agile project management methodologies with tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Trello.
Education and Expertise
Bayron holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He studied at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from 2005 to 2011. He then pursued a Master in Chemical Technology at AGH University of Krakow from 2019 to 2020. Following this, he completed an MSc in Energy Engineering and Management at Instituto Superior Técnico from 2020 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in data engineering and energy management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Cognite, Bayron worked at ExxonMobil as a Laboratory Analyst from 2014 to 2017 in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. He also served as an MSc Thesis Intern at Fedepalma for five months in 2021, gaining experience in the Bogotá D.C. Metropolitan Area. Additionally, he has been a Science and Math Master Level Tutor at LatinHire Tutores Online since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in online tutoring.
Certifications and Skills
Bayron holds AGILE® and PRINCE2® project management foundation level certifications, which enhance his project management capabilities. He is proficient in conducting presentations, demos, and meetings in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, showcasing his communication skills. His technical skills include developing REST API solutions and utilizing various project management tools, which are essential for his role in data engineering.
Student Ambassador Role
Bayron served as a student ambassador for the Energy Transition double degree program, where he represented the program and engaged with peers and faculty. This role involved promoting the program and facilitating communication between students and the administration, contributing to the academic community.