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Kenny Flores
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Kenny Flores
Data Engineer @ NEXT DIGITAL

Professional Experience
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[Sep 2025 - Present] Data Engineer
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Next Digital

  • Modern Data Stack: designing and implementing automated end-to-end pipelines using Apache Airflow and DBT.

  • Cloud Infrastructure: orchestrating large-scale transformations in Amazon Redshift via AWS Batch and optimizing data lakes in Amazon S3.

  • Engineering Excellence: ensuring scalability and high data quality through Gitflow, robust documentation, and automated testing.

  • Core Stack:

    AWS
    Redshift
    DBT
    Airflow
    Python / SQL


[Mar 2023 - Present] Applied AI Researcher
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University of Seville

  • Industrial Optimization (GRI Towers Sevilla): developed predictive AI models and automated pipelines to forecast manufacturing lead times and optimize production sequencing.

  • Deep Learning & IoT (MP Lifts): designed and scaled LSTM architectures using PyTorch Lightning to analyze sensor data and optimize energy efficiency.

  • Scientific Impact: led research resulting in 2 peer-reviewed publications in Q1 journals (e.g., Computers & Industrial Engineering) and several book chapters.

  • Recognition: awarded the AEIPRO Excellence in Projects Award for high-impact industrial innovation.

  • Tech Highlights:

    PyTorch
    Time Series
    Scikit-learn
    Deep Learning


Education
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  1. PhD in Engineering Management

    2024 - Present

    University of Seville

    Research focused on AI application for industrial process optimization.
  2. MSc in Artificial Intelligence

    2022 - 2023

    University of Seville

    Specialized in ML & Deep Learning. Master's Thesis (10/10 with Distinction).
  3. BSc in Computer Science

    2018 - 2022

    University of Seville

    Solid foundation in software engineering, algorithms, and parallel computing.

Skills & Core Competencies
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  • Data Engineering & Cloud: Apache Airflow, DBT, AWS (Batch, S3), Amazon Redshift, Apache Spark.
  • Machine Learning & AI: PyTorch, Lightning, Scikit-learn, Pandas, Time Series, Deep Learning.
  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL, C++, Julia.
  • DevOps & Tools: Docker, Git, Linux, Bash, CI/CD, LaTeX, Typst.
  • Soft Skills: Cross-functional collaboration, technical communication, analytical problem-solving and continuous learning.

Community Leadership & Recognitions
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  • Ada Byron Programming Contest: Regional Lead, Problem Setter, and Judge for 6 universities.
  • Algorithmics Club (US): Co-founder. Designing competitive programming challenges and training.
  • Sputnik Scholarship: Selected for the elite technological leadership program (2024).
  • Martial Arts: 2nd DAN Black Belt & High-Performance Athlete in Kung-Fu.

Certifications & Languages
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  • Certifications: DBT Fundamentals (2025), NVIDIA Accelerated Data Science, NVIDIA Deep Learning.
  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (B2), French (B1), German (B1).