Yesica Alejandra Salas Cardenas
About Yesica Alejandra Salas Cardenas
Yesica Alejandra Salas Cardenas is a Data Scientist with a strong academic background in Mathematics, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Universidad Nacional De Colombia. She currently works at Platzi in San Francisco and has previously held positions at Alkanza and as a tutor at her alma mater.
Work at Platzi
Yesica Alejandra Salas Cardenas has been employed at Platzi as a Data Scientist since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various data-driven projects and initiatives, leveraging her expertise in machine learning and programming languages such as R and Python. Her position is based in San Francisco, California, where she applies her skills to enhance learning experiences and outcomes for Platzi's users.
Education and Expertise
Yesica studied at Universidad Nacional De Colombia, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from 2010 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree from the same institution from 2017 to 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and data analysis techniques, which she applies in her current role as a Data Scientist.
Background
Before joining Platzi, Yesica worked as a Data Scientist at Alkanza for five months in 2019, located in Redwood City, California. Additionally, she served as a Tutor for Linear Algebra, Differential Calculus, and Integral Calculus at Universidad Nacional De Colombia Sede Tumaco in 2017. This experience in education and industry has shaped her approach to data science and teaching.
Achievements
Yesica actively participates in events scheduled by Google Cloud and engages in Machine Learning & Data Science meetups. Her involvement in these communities reflects her commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in technology and enhancing her knowledge in data science and machine learning techniques.