Carlos J. Gil Bellosta
Verified Expert in Engineering
Data Scientist and AI Developer
Madrid, Spain
Toptal member since February 10, 2021
Carlos is an experienced and highly versatile data scientist. He possesses a robust skillset covering applied statistics, Bayesian statistics, machine learning, R, Python, SQL, and other modern technologies. His career reflects his adaptability, having undertaken projects across a diverse range of industries: IoT, financial risk modeling, biotech, credit scoring, churn analysis, and digital marketing. Carlos's experience and skillset make him a valuable asset to any data-driven organization.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
R, Python, Scikit-learn, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Data Science, Forecasting, Time Series, PyMC, Marketing Mix Modeling
The most amazing...
...project I've developed involved creating a prediction model for COVID-19 medical device demand to optimize supply and ensure timely delivery to high-need areas.
Work Experience
CEO
Circiter
- Created models to track and estimate flu, heat waves, and COVID-related deaths for the Spanish Ministry of Health.
- Developed a system to optimize eCommerce campaigns, thereby minimizing customer impacts while maintaining an expected level of profitability.
- Created a system to analyze customer flow in physical retail stores, which has been implemented in several big-name merchants with hundreds of stores in Spain.
- Developed a churn analysis tool for a major security systems company in Spain.
- Taught master's level courses in R and statistics in several universities (IE, EOI, UC3M, Complutense University of Madrid, and UNIR) and business schools (EAE and KSchool) in Spain, Peru, and Costa Rica.
- Gave talks about machine learning, statistics, and big data in Spain, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Peru.
- Developed models to predict product sales at a large dairy producer and a stock management and production optimization system.
- Created tools and models to measure and improve keyword performance in Google Ads.
- Developed tools and models to measure and improve the performance of keywords, ads, and targets for eCommercers on the Amazon platform.
- Created tools and models to optimize the stock on Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) for sellers on the platform.
Data Scientist
SB Technology, Inc.
- Developed several advanced AI prediction models for the demand for medical supplies.
- Created advanced dashboards to track the model performance.
- Achieved a 15-20% delivery efficiency and a 5-10% reduction in product disposal.
Senior Data Scientist
eBay
- Developed tools to monitor the performance and engagement of new customers to the platform.
- Created models to classify visits to the platform according to their browsing behavior, using novel techniques borrowed from natural language processing theory.
- Played a key role in developing a company-wide platform to automate A/B testing and generate homogeneous campaign performance measures for all stakeholders.
- Created tools to improve the performance of marketing campaigns.
- Developed and maintained tools to detect fraud and illegitimate behavior of users in the platform.
Statistical Consultant
Freelance
- Participated in a large-scale ETL project in a major Spanish bank as part of the performance optimization team.
- Developed the statistical engine for several laboratory data analysis workflows for a leading manufacturer of medical equipment.
- Played a key role in the creation and first projects of one of the leading data analysis and data science working groups in Spain within BBVA, the global financial services group.
- Assisted in the development of the R community in Spain, becoming the co-founder and serving as the first president of the association of Spanish R users.
- Created a pioneering model, using the network of transactions among SMEs to predict their credit risk.
Senior Consultant
Everis Spain, S.L.U
- Developed part of the internal analysis code for a financial risk management tool sold to several international banks.
- Introduced modern code development standards for my team.
- Created models for financial risk, especially credit risk for mortgages.
Statistical Consultant
Freelance
- Implemented a SAS-based tool for Basel II compliance at Krung Thai Bank (KTB) in Thailand while serving as the main technical expert.
- Implemented a SAS-based tool for Basel II compliance at Barclays Bank, London, as a member of a team of technical experts.
- Provided technical support in the implementation of SAS risk management tools in several banks in Croatia, Belgium, and Pakistan.
SAS Consultant
Bank of Spain (via Soluziona)
- Maintained the SAS-based technological infrastructure in the bank supervision department at the Bank of Spain.
- Improved the performance of the SAS code in the bank supervision department at the Bank of Spain.
- Provided SAS support to several SAS projects within the Bank of Spain.
SAS Consultant
SAS
- Provided technical support in the sales process for SAS-related risk management products.
- Developed models to assess the market risk of diverse portfolios, including financial and real assets in energy firms.
- Beta-tested products for risk management during early development within SAS.
Experience
Demand Forecasting for Medical Supplies
By integrating real-time data and predictive analytics, the model helped reduce shortages, minimize overstock, and ensure timely delivery of critical supplies to high-need areas. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including healthcare professionals and supply chain experts, was key to refining the model's accuracy.
COVID-19 Mortality Model in Spain
Optimization of Email Marketing Campaigns
HR Dashboard for a Global Consultancy Company
Retail Time Series Prediction
Medical Device Data Analysis Project
Bid Optimization for Online Marketplaces
Education
Completed Ph.D. Coursework (ABD Status) in Statistics
Washington University in St. Louis - St. Louis, MO, USA
Master's Degree in Mathematics
Washington University in St. Louis - Saint Louis, MO, USA
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
University of Zaragoza - Zaragoza, Spain
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Scikit-learn, Caret, XGBoost, Pandas, NumPy, PyMC, TensorFlow
Tools
Jenkins, MATLAB, ARIMA, ARIMAX, Amazon QuickSight
Languages
R, Python, SQL, Snowflake, SAS
Frameworks
RStudio Shiny, Spark, Streamlit
Paradigms
ETL, Linear Programming
Platforms
Linux, Windows, H20, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), OpenStack, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Storage
Databases, JSON, Teradata, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Industry Expertise
Marketing, Retail & Wholesale, High-frequency Trading (HFT)
Other
Statisticians, Bayesian Statistics, Programming, Data Science, Time Series, Machine Learning, A/B Testing, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Time Series Analysis, Data Science, Recommendation Systems, Stan, eCommerce, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Email Marketing, Finance, Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPT), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Epidemiology, Risk Models, Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Biostatistics, Fraud Prevention, Marketing Mix Modeling, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supply Chain Optimization, Custom Models, Statistical Analysis, Supply Chain, Big Data, Trend Forecasting, Handling Outliers, NumPyro
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