Manuel Ventero Peña
About Manuel Ventero Peña
Manuel Ventero Peña is an Engineering Manager in Data Science at Klaviyo, where he leads the integration of Large Language Models and oversees the development of recommender systems. He has a diverse educational background in engineering and analytics, with previous roles at Shopify, Azlo, and BBVA Data & Analytics.
Work at Klaviyo
Manuel Ventero Peña currently serves as the Engineering Manager for Data Science at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Interfaces into the company's technology stack. He also oversees the development of both rule-based and machine learning-based recommender systems aimed at enhancing product merchandising. His leadership has resulted in the successful expansion of his team from 2 to 10 members, reflecting his commitment to advancing Klaviyo's data science initiatives.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Before joining Klaviyo, Manuel worked at Shopify as a Data Science Manager from 2021 to 2022 in San Francisco, California. During his tenure, he contributed to various data-driven projects that enhanced the company's analytical capabilities. His experience at Shopify provided him with insights into e-commerce data science applications, which he later applied in his current role.
Background in Data Science and Analytics
Manuel Ventero Peña has a solid educational foundation in data science and analytics. He studied at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science in Analytics. He also completed a Big Data Master at Campus BBVA from 2015 to 2016. Prior to these, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Additionally, he is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, which he began in 2016.
Career at Azlo and BBVA Data & Analytics
Manuel held the position of Director of Data Science at Azlo from 2019 to 2021, where he led data science initiatives to support the company's objectives. Prior to that, he worked at BBVA Data & Analytics as a Data Scientist from 2015 to 2019 in Madrid, Spain. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in data-driven decision-making and analytics.