Laura Hernández Domínguez
About Laura Hernández Domínguez
Laura Hernández Domínguez is a Senior Data Scientist at Intact, where she has worked since 2020 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, a Master's degree in Computer Science, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, with nearly a decade of experience in Natural Language Processing.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Laura Hernández Domínguez has been serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Intact Financial Corporation since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in data science to analyze and interpret complex data sets, contributing to the company's strategic decision-making processes. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Data Scientist at Intact for 10 months, starting in 2019, and also completed a Data Science Internship for three months in the same year. Her tenure at Intact reflects a continuous commitment to leveraging data science in the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hernández Domínguez holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca, which she completed from 2003 to 2008. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) between 2009 and 2012. Laura continued her academic journey at École de technologie supérieure, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from 2013 to 2019. Her academic background is complemented by nearly a decade of experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Background in Academia
Before her current role in the corporate sector, Laura Hernández Domínguez contributed to academia through various positions at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. She served as a Subject Teacher for Natural Language Processing in 2012 and 2013, where she taught courses related to her field of expertise. Additionally, she worked as an NLP Developer and Administrative Coordinator of GIL from 2010 to 2013, focusing on the development of NLP tools and the analysis of specialized scientific information. Her academic roles reflect her dedication to education and research in computer science.
Research Contributions
Laura Hernández Domínguez authored a Ph.D. thesis titled 'Computer-based characterization of language alterations throughout the Alzheimer’s disease continuum.' This research highlights her focus on the intersection of technology and healthcare, particularly in understanding language changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. Her work contributes to the broader field of Natural Language Processing and its applications in medical research.