Diego Aguado
About Diego Aguado
Diego Aguado is a Data Scientist with experience in various sectors including Fintech and E-commerce. He has worked at Umba since 2021 and previously held positions at insydo, Wizeline, and Linio México, while also contributing to interdisciplinary teams and engaging in research on artificial intelligence.
Work at Umba
Diego Aguado has been employed at Umba as a Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling to support the company's objectives. His work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance data-driven decision-making processes. Aguado's contributions at Umba are part of a broader commitment to leveraging data science in innovative ways.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current role at Umba, Diego Aguado worked at several organizations in data science positions. He was a Data Scientist and Search Engine Developer at insydo from 2015 to 2016 in Dubai. Following that, he spent two years at Wizeline from 2016 to 2018 in Guadalajara, Mexico. He also worked at Linio México as a Data Scientist for eight months from 2014 to 2015. These experiences have equipped him with a diverse skill set in data analysis and application development.
Education and Expertise
Diego Aguado holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, where he specialized in Statistical Learning from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from USI Università della Svizzera italiana from 2019 to 2021 and another Master's in Artificial Intelligence from ETH from 2020 to 2021. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science.
Research and Projects
Diego Aguado has conducted research focused on representations for agents dealing with perception and action at the Institute of Neuroinformatics (ETH/UZH) as part of his thesis work. He has worked on various projects in fields such as Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Fintech, and E-commerce. His project contributions include systems for Object Detection, Activity Recognition, Image Captioning, Loan Approval, Credit Scoring, and A/B Testing, showcasing his versatility in applying data science techniques.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Interests
Diego Aguado actively seeks collaboration opportunities with individuals focused on addressing climate change challenges. He has experience working in interdisciplinary teams that include Front and Backend Engineers, UX designers, and Project Managers. Additionally, he enjoys writing dissemination articles about science and technology, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering discussions in these fields.