Mayrelis Alvarez
About Mayrelis Alvarez
Mayrelis Alvarez is an Electrical Design Engineer with extensive experience in automation and control systems. She has worked at Diamond Light Source since 2016 and has a strong educational background in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from institutions in Spain and Cuba.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Mayrelis Alvarez has been employed at Diamond Light Source as an Electrical Design Engineer since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems that support the operations of the facility. Her work contributes to the advancement of scientific research and technology at one of the UK's leading synchrotron facilities.
Education and Expertise
Mayrelis Alvarez holds a Bachelor of Automation Engineering from the Polytechnic University (ISPJAE) in Havana, Cuba, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. She furthered her education at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, earning a Postgraduate diploma in Automation and Control from 2009 to 2010. Her academic background is complemented by her specialization in naval and industrial automation at NAVALEC.
Background
Mayrelis Alvarez has a diverse background in engineering, with a focus on automation and control systems. She participated in research and development of light therapy equipment models at the Institute of Materials and Reagents (IMRE) at the University of Havana. This experience aimed at preparing for future assembly line production, showcasing her involvement in innovative engineering projects.
Achievements in Automation Engineering
In her previous role as a team leader in the Automation Department of a 300 MW thermal power station, Mayrelis Alvarez was responsible for instruments calibration and modifications in PLC code. Additionally, at NAVALEC, she produced design documentation, test procedures, and reports for naval electronics and communications projects, demonstrating her capability in managing complex engineering tasks.