Hugo C.
About Hugo C.
Hugo C. is a Decision Scientist at Ibotta, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, where he has worked since 2021. He transitioned from aerospace engineering to data science, applying his engineering expertise to address complex data challenges.
Work at Ibotta
Hugo C. has been employed at Ibotta, Inc. as a Decision Scientist since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of decision-making algorithms that enhance the company's data-driven strategies. His work focuses on leveraging data analysis to solve complex problems, thereby supporting Ibotta's mission to provide users with cash back on their purchases.
Education and Expertise
Hugo C. holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, completed from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which he achieved from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he has pursued advanced studies in data science, completing a Mastering Applied Data Science program at theDevMasters in 2018, along with courses in Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning from Udacity and deeplearning.ai, respectively.
Background in Data Science
Hugo C. transitioned from a career in aerospace engineering to data science, utilizing his engineering skills to address complex data challenges. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Data Scientist at Allegiant from 2019 to 2020 and at Caesars Entertainment Corporation from 2018 to 2019. His experience spans both public and private sectors, including a role as a System Engineer/Analyst with the Air Force Civilian Service from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Before entering the field of data science, Hugo C. gained valuable engineering experience through various internships. He worked at NASA Ames Research Center as a Research Associate Intern in 2015, where he participated in projects involving data analysis and system engineering. His engineering background also includes internships at GE Transportation, where he held roles as a Durability Engineering Co-Op and a 3P NPI Engineering Intern in 2013, as well as a Power Engineering Intern at NV Energy from 2012 to 2013.