Camila Cruz

Data Science & AI/ML

Hey there!👋🏼

I’m Camila Cruz, a Full-Stack Data Scientist and AI Engineer passionate about solving complex problems with elegant, efficient, and impactful solutions. My expertise spans the entire data science pipeline—from data engineering and machine learning to cloud infrastructure and natural language processing (NLP). I thrive at the intersection of technical innovation, strategic problem-solving, and delivering measurable results.🚀

As a T-shaped professional, I combine technical depth in data engineering, machine learning, and cloud architecture with a broad understanding of strategic problem-solving.⚙️

My passion lies in NLP and Generative AI, where I explore advanced architectures to create transformative solutions.

I’m driven by intellectual curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to ethical AI practices, striving to deliver solutions that are not just impactful but also responsible.


So, What Do I Even Do?🤔

In simple terms, I love to solve problems—big, messy, complex ones. I specialize in transforming raw data into smart, scalable, and impactful solutions that drive real-world results. I bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, translating challenges into actionable goals.

My work spans the entire data science and AI pipeline:

Advanced Machine Learning and AI 🤖:

My toolkit includes everything from traditional models (regression, clustering, dimensionality reduction) to cutting-edge NLP and Generative AI frameworks like GPT, BERT, and GANs.

Building Data Infrastructure🚧:

From ETL workflows to scalable pipelines and databases (think SQL, NoSQL: MongoDB, Neo4j), I set the foundation for clean, usable data.

Building Data Infrastructure🚧:

From ETL workflows to scalable pipelines and databases (think SQL, NoSQL: MongoDB, Neo4j), I set the foundation for clean, usable data.


Exploring and Modeling Data📊:

I dive deep into exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and creating machine learning models that predict, optimize, and solve.

Delivering Insights and Impact 🎯:

Whether it’s real-time dashboards, optimization algorithms, or intelligent AI systems, I make sure my solutions are elegant, efficient, and impactful.

At the core, I help businesses, teams, and communities unlock the power of their data to make smarter decisions, innovate faster, and create meaningful change. ⚡️

Whether I’m building AI systems, at a conference hearing from industry leaders and/or leading researchers, or simply exploring and tinkering with new technologies, I’m here to make data do what it does best: transform.

And yes, I do it all with a lot of curiosity, creativity, and maybe a coffee (or three) in hand. 🧠☕️✍🏻


Skills

Proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, and other AI/ML libraries.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Python

Proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, and other AI/ML libraries.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Python

Proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, and other AI/ML libraries.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Python

Advanced querying, database management, and optimization for relational systems in structured data analysis.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

SQL

Advanced querying, database management, and optimization for relational systems in structured data analysis.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

SQL

Advanced querying, database management, and optimization for relational systems in structured data analysis.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

SQL

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Experience

Head of Applied Data & ML/AI

Abaco Capital

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

Promoted to lead the Applied Data & ML/AI department. Built and continues to oversee Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department, including the development of infrastructure and data-driven operations to support the company’s fintech growth across Central America.

Head of Applied Data & ML/AI

Abaco Capital

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

Promoted to lead the Applied Data & ML/AI department. Built and continues to oversee Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department, including the development of infrastructure and data-driven operations to support the company’s fintech growth across Central America.

Head of Applied Data & ML/AI

Abaco Capital

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

Promoted to lead the Applied Data & ML/AI department. Built and continues to oversee Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department, including the development of infrastructure and data-driven operations to support the company’s fintech growth across Central America.

Founding Applied Data & ML/AI Engineer

Abaco Capital

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Brought on as part of the founding team to establish Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department and architect the company’s data-driven strategy from the ground up. Led the creation of the foundational infrastructure and proof-of-concept (PoC) models for ML-driven business growth.

Founding Applied Data & ML/AI Engineer

Abaco Capital

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Brought on as part of the founding team to establish Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department and architect the company’s data-driven strategy from the ground up. Led the creation of the foundational infrastructure and proof-of-concept (PoC) models for ML-driven business growth.

Founding Applied Data & ML/AI Engineer

Abaco Capital

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Brought on as part of the founding team to establish Ábaco’s Applied Data & ML/AI department and architect the company’s data-driven strategy from the ground up. Led the creation of the foundational infrastructure and proof-of-concept (PoC) models for ML-driven business growth.

Strategy & Operations, Data Analyst

Applaudo

Aug 2022 - May 2023

Automated talent acquisition with ML & RPA and leveraged NLP to streamline employee feedback analysis, saving hundreds of hours and driving efficiency. Spearheaded data-driven GTM and partnership strategies while delivering key insights on employee satisfaction. In simple terms, I supercharged 11 functional areas with data science & ML.

Strategy & Operations, Data Analyst

Applaudo

Aug 2022 - May 2023

Automated talent acquisition with ML & RPA and leveraged NLP to streamline employee feedback analysis, saving hundreds of hours and driving efficiency. Spearheaded data-driven GTM and partnership strategies while delivering key insights on employee satisfaction. In simple terms, I supercharged 11 functional areas with data science & ML.

Strategy & Operations, Data Analyst

Applaudo

Aug 2022 - May 2023

Automated talent acquisition with ML & RPA and leveraged NLP to streamline employee feedback analysis, saving hundreds of hours and driving efficiency. Spearheaded data-driven GTM and partnership strategies while delivering key insights on employee satisfaction. In simple terms, I supercharged 11 functional areas with data science & ML.

Operations, Data Analyst (Intern)

Applaudo

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Operations, Data Analyst (Intern)

Applaudo

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Operations, Data Analyst (Intern)

Applaudo

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Education

Hult International Business School

San Francisco, California & Boston, Massachusetts

Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Major in Data Analytics, Minor in Finance. CGPA: 3.9, Graduated with distinctions.

Hult International Business School

San Francisco, California & Boston, Massachusetts

Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Major in Data Analytics, Minor in Finance. CGPA: 3.9, Graduated with distinctions.

Hult International Business School

San Francisco, California & Boston, Massachusetts

Sep 2020 - Dec 2024

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) , Major in Data Analytics, Minor in Finance. CGPA: 3.9, Graduated with distinctions.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jan 2025 - Present

MIT 6.S191, Intro to Deep Learning & MIT AI Venture Studio.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jan 2025 - Present

MIT 6.S191, Intro to Deep Learning & MIT AI Venture Studio.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Jan 2025 - Present

MIT 6.S191, Intro to Deep Learning & MIT AI Venture Studio.

Got questions?

I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!

E-mail

Phone

+1 (857) 999-7737

Got questions?

I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!

E-mail

Phone

+1 (857) 999-7737

Got questions?

I’m always excited to collaborate on innovative and exciting projects!

E-mail

Phone

+1 (857) 999-7737