BRUNO SALGADO

Data Scientist · Data Engineer · ML Engineer

Turning complex data into actionable insights through machine learning, statistical modeling, and scalable data engineering — backed by a research background in computational physics

Technologies & Tools

Expertise across the full data science and engineering stack

Python
SQL_Server
R_Studio
Matlab
Fabric
Power_BI
Mathematica
Fortran
C_SHARP
HTML
Python
SQL_Server
R_Studio
Matlab
Fabric
Power_BI
Mathematica
Fortran
C_SHARP
HTML
Python
SQL_Server
R_Studio
Matlab
Fabric
Power_BI
Mathematica
Fortran
C_SHARP
HTML

Featured Projects

Data science, machine learning, and data engineering projects, alongside computational physics research

Computational Analysis of Tumor Morphology under MCT1/4 Inhibition

Computational image-analysis framework to quantify morphological and spatial changes in tumor tissue under MCT1/4 inhibition using IF microscopy data.

Python Cellpose HPC parallelization

Benchmarking Numerical ODE Solvers in Wolfram Language

Computational framework to implement, compare, and benchmark classical numerical methods for solving ODEs against Wolfram's built-in NDSolve, using canonical nonlinear systems.

Mathematica Runge-Kutta (RK4) GitHub

Renormalization-Group Analysis of Cancer Metastasis

Advanced computational biophysics model to study cancer metastasis as a non-equilibrium phase transition, further used as a foundation for a Renormalization Group (RG)-inspired analysis.

Python Pareto Optimization GitHub

End-to-End Data Engineering for Executive Business Analysis

End-to-end analytics pipeline consolidating NetSuite ERP data across 7 offices in 4 regions into three automated, row-level-secured Power BI reports — replacing a 4-day manual monthly process with daily refreshes.

Microsoft Fabric Python Power BI

Spatial Mode Reconstruction of Light via Deep CNN

Deep learning approach to classify and reconstruct Laguerre-Gaussian light modes distorted by propagation through a dispersive medium — reaching 97.28% accuracy with no image pre-processing.

Matlab CNNs ResNet
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Fiscal Risk Tracker for Global Trade Compliance

Desktop fiscal risk tracker for BRP Querétaro's Global Trade and Compliance teams, tracing customs declaration (pedimento) rectifications and import/export data across multiple plants — cutting the customs data bulk-import step from 2 days to 15 minutes.

Python tkinter SQL Server

Electronic Structure Analysis of Simple Molecules

Unrestricted Hartree-Fock (UHF/STO-2G) electronic structure calculations in GAMESS, mapping the potential, kinetic, and total energy of NO₂ and H₂O as a function of bond length.

GAMESS Mathematica Hartree-Fock

Stability and Dynamics of the Chen Attractor

Linear stability analysis of the Chen chaotic attractor — deriving its three equilibrium points analytically and locating a Hopf bifurcation (μ between 3.3 and 3.4) via Jacobian eigenvalue sweeps and 3D trajectory simulation.

Python NumPy Matplotlib

COVID-19 Pandemic Modeling in Querétaro using SIR Model

Kermack–McKendrick SIR model (RK4) forecasting COVID-19 spread in Querétaro, Mexico from public health data — validated against real case reports with a 7-day peak-timing offset and a 30.45% magnitude error.

Python Runge-Kutta (RK4) GitHub

ECOTOONS – 2D Environmental Platformer Game

2-level 2D environmental platformer built in Unity/C# for a game development course, featuring a variable jump-strength mechanic and a rescue-based win condition — playtested as a standalone build with real users.

Unity Engine C# Rigidbody Physics

Experience & Education

Professional journey and academic achievements

Professional Experience

The CRG and IFAE positions below are two strands of a single Master's thesis project (MMRES, Universitat Pompeu Fabra): IFAE hosted the computational/theoretical modeling, while a 14-week stay at CRG provided the experimental wet-lab data used to calibrate it.

Research Intern

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

April 2026 - July 2026

Research on the changes in morphologic structure of tumors under novel treatments applying segmentation algorithms in Python.

Research Fellow

Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE)

September 2025 - August 2026

Research on the application of Renormalization-Group frameworks to cancer metastasis based on computational models made with Python.

Data Engineer

Alesso Cummins

February 2025 - October 2025

Use of Python, SQL and Microsoft Fabric to implement ETL pipelines and real-time monitoring systems of massive commercial and fiscal data.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP)

July 2023 - August 2024

Use of Python and SQL for database maintenance, development of automated reporting systems and data visualization dashboards of massive global trade data.

Researcher (thesis)

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

October 2022 - June 2024

Use of Matlab to construct convolutional neural networks for pattern recognition and classification for optical quantum communication with LG beams.

Research Assistant

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)

January 2020 - December 2021

Use of software Gamess to perform energy calculations and geometry optimization of the $NO_2$ molecule using Hartree-Fock method.

Education & Certifications

Master of Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST)

September 2025 - August 2026

Focus in the intersection of theoretical physics and biological sciences. Application of computational and statistical models to the study of macroscopic observables for experimental sciences.

Google AI Essentials Certificate

Google · Coursera

March 2025

Foundational certificate in applying generative AI tools to workplace tasks, covering prompt engineering, evaluating AI tools, and using AI responsibly. View credential.

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Google · Coursera

February 2025

8-course specialization covering security risk management, network security, Linux and SQL, threat/vulnerability detection, incident response with SIEM tools, and automating cybersecurity tasks with Python. View credential.

Data Scientist C2 Certification

Santander & BEDU

November 2023 - March 2024

Advanced certification in data science methodologies, machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis techniques and use of tools such as SQL, MongoDB, Python and R. View credential.

Physics Engineering Degree

Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ)

July 2019 - December 2023

Specialized in computational physics for mathematical and physical modeling. Graduate with honors and recognition for best GPA. Group leader and treasurer of the alumni society.

School

ICFO-UNAM

September 2023

International Schools on the Frontiers of Light. Best Poster Award.

Seminar

US Particle Accelerator School

June 2022

Fundamentals of particle accelerator physics and technology with simulations and measurements lab.

Congress

Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV)

August 2022

Advanced Summer School of 2022 by the physics department of CINVESTAV Zacatenco, in Mexico City.

Continuous Learning

Various Platforms

Ongoing

Continuous professional development in cloud technologies, advanced analytics, and emerging data science methodologies.