Education

  • PhD in Earth Science and Fluid Mechanics
    Surface circulation structures in the Malta-Sicily Channel derived from HF-Radar and altimetry: Estimation, validation and analysis.
    UniversitĂ  degli Studi di Trieste, UniTS
    Trieste, Italy
  • Diploma Programme in Earth System Physics
    Thesis title: Spatial and Temporal Features of Surface Circulation in the Malta-Sicily Channel.
    The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, ICTP
    Trieste, Italy
  • B.Sc. in Physics
    Thesis title: Influenza transmission under evolutionary game theory and complex networks, using SEIR model of epidemic propagation.
    Universidad PedagĂłgica y TecnolĂłgica de Colombia, UPTC
    Tunja, Colombia

Experiences

  • Research Technologist
    Dived into managing and analyzing marine data, especially in physical and chemical oceanography. Created cool data visualization tools and helped out with marine environmental monitoring projects.
    Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, OGS
    Trieste, Italy
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Managed and analyzed marine data, focusing on physical and chemical oceanography. Contributed to marine environmental monitoring projects such as SHAREMED.
    Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, OGS
    Trieste, Italy
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    Developed methodologies for estimating and validating surface circulation structures and data management of OGS-owned High Frequency Radar (HFR). Analysis and acquisition of CTD data on oceanographic campaigns.
    Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale, OGS & The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, ICTP-TRIL program
    Trieste, Italy

Latest Publications

Skills

My Programming Playground

I'm a Python enthusiast (still have a long journey tho), but I also juggle other languages like R, MATLAB, Fortran, and C++ depending on the necessity. I also play with markdown or html in my jupyther notebooks. Think of me as a coding chameleon—always ready to dust off old skills and learn new ones.

Datasets and Data Management

Wrangled all sorts of dataset formats and played data detective on different servers and platforms. Currently exploring the Parquet file format and its advantages for data management, as well as the implementation of FAIR principles, with a focus on interoperability among systems.

Applications

I have a soft spot for Jupyter Notebooks, where I can mix code, data, and documentation. Recently I started using GitHub for version control and collaboration. I can use office as well, but I prefer to use LaTeX for my reports and papers.

Data Visualization

I love turning data into visual stories by finding the right balance between colors and shapes. I use Python libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly to create engaging visualizations and interactive plots. It's like painting with data, where each plot is a piece of art!

Oceanographic Instrumentation

I have hands-on experience with oceanographic instruments like CTD, ADCP, and HFR. It's been a while since I've worked with them, but I'm pretty chill with data acquisition and processing. Plus, I pick things up quickly, so I'd be back in the groove in no time!

Mentoring and Collaboration

I love geeking out over marine science, sharing cool facts, and diving into lively discussions with colleagues.