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Artemio Santiago Padilla Robles

Mexico City · 55-6047-6808 · artemiopadilla@gmail.com

I’m a Mexican engineer focused on building reliable ML infrastructure that improves large‑scale decision quality.

From atomic force microscopy to MLOps: I’ve scaled from nanometers to terabytes.

With a background in nanoscience research (STM/AFM/Raman spectroscopy) and a peer‑reviewed publication, I learned the discipline of working at 10⁻⁹ meters in ultra‑high vacuum. Today, I apply the same rigor to ML infrastructure—ensuring models scale reliably to 10⁹ requests.

The connection? Both demand obsessive care with signal‑to‑noise ratios, drift compensation, and reproducibility. Debugging a production model feels like aligning a scanning tunneling microscope—except the stakes are millions of financial decisions instead of a research publication.

At Círculo de Crédito, I’ve built ML infrastructure with scientific‑instrument‑grade reliability (99.99% uptime, sub‑second latency), while coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners to translate advanced models into real business value. Because when models decide who gets credit, “good enough” isn’t enough.

  • Patience forged from months refining a single spectrum
  • Urgency of keeping production alive at scale
  • Experience delivering infra where reliability is non‑negotiable
  • Ability to align teams and stakeholders—internal and external—toward measurable impact

I also co‑founded SECiD at UNAM, fostering Mexico’s data science community with the same precision I once applied to spectrometers. I thrive in roles where ML infrastructure requires both microscopic attention to detail and macroscopic business impact—achieved not just through code, but by orchestrating people, processes, and technology.


Professional Experience

MLOps & Automation Engineer Sr.

Círculo de Crédito
  • Accelerated model deployment: led productization of 9 analytical models (collections scoring, loan estimations, inference systems), cutting deployment time from >2 quarters to <1 quarter.
  • Enabled data science at scale: implemented and managed SageMaker-based environments, achieving 10,500+ hours of usage across 38 users and 9+ models developed.
  • GenAI innovation: developed and deployed an internal RAG chatbot with GenAI + IaC, introducing LLM governance across security, legal, and product dimensions.
  • Enterprise automation: integrated Snowflake + AWS to streamline the enterprise data platform: 292 ETL processes and validations, zero man-hours in periodic workflows, and data cleansing for millions of persons and addresses.
  • MLOps best practices: SageMaker environments as IaC; continuous training pipelines for 20+ monthly models; cross‑platform templates (batch/online, cloud & on‑prem); centralized model/experiment registry; standardized DevOps interfaces.
  • Cloud orchestration: EMR, Lambda, Snowflake, Glue, SageMaker with idempotency and resilience principles.
  • Leadership & coordination: aligned cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure advanced models deliver measurable business value.
  • Admin of: SageMaker, Airflow, Data Catalog, Internal GenAI chatbot.
  • Delivered trainings across Data & Analytics teams on Git (theory + labs), SageMaker, MLflow, and EMR–SageMaker integration, fostering adoption of modern ML and data engineering practices.
Dec 2023 – Present

Data Engineer

Círculo de Crédito
  • Initiated the company’s knowledge graph as the foundation for automation and smarter data integration.
  • Led external data enrichment (e.g., RENAPO), improving records for 80M+ individuals at scale.
  • Kickstarted data platform automation on AWS (data lake), enabling current cloud‑first operations.
  • Introduced engineering best practices: idempotent processes, CI/CD pipelines, and Git workflows.
  • Delivered trainings to Data & Analytics on Git (theory + labs), SageMaker, MLflow, and EMR–SageMaker integration.
  • Implemented business ETL workflows (Spark/PySpark + SQL) supporting finance, risk & analytics domains.
  • Provided technical support & onboarding to Analytics (version control, reproducible experimentation).
  • Documented core pipelines and standards; reduced onboarding friction and ad‑hoc questions.
Aug 2022 – Dec 2023

Search Engine Evaluator

Appen (Remote)
  • Evaluated companies, entities, and information sources against Google’s information‑quality guidelines, consistently ranking in the top 20% of evaluators.
  • Assessed relevance, accuracy, trustworthiness, and usefulness of search results to improve algorithms and user experience.
  • Leveraged Google’s internal tools, including the Knowledge Graph, to validate information quality and entity relationships.
  • Produced structured feedback and documentation to refine evaluation models and strengthen result integrity.
  • Full‑time remote role conducted entirely in English (international collaboration & communication).
Sept 2019 – Aug 2022

Laboratory Research Assistant – Nanosciences Lab

Institute of Physics (UNAM)
  • Co‑developed a modular optical system enabling enhanced Raman spectroscopy techniques for nanoscale research.
  • Designed, assembled, and calibrated precision components under ultra‑high vacuum, ensuring high SNR and reproducibility.
  • Conducted experiments; collected and analyzed spectral data; contributed to experimental rigor and scientific insight.
  • Co‑authored a peer‑reviewed publication based on system design and performance findings.
Aug 2017 – Sept 2020

Accountant Assistant

Insultec Mexico
  • Managed financial records and accounting documentation for small business operations.
  • Assisted with invoice processing, expense tracking, and basic bookkeeping tasks.
  • Supported administrative operations and client communications.
2014 – 2015

Private Teacher

Private tutor for high school students
  • Provided personalized tutoring in mathematics, physics, and chemistry to high school students.
  • Developed customized learning plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
  • Helped students improve their grades and prepare for university entrance exams.
2013 – 2015

Technician

Freelancer
  • Provided electronics repair services for computers, smartphones, and consumer electronics.
  • Diagnosed hardware and software issues, performing component-level repairs.
  • Built custom PC systems and provided technical consulting to individual clients.
2011 – 2013

Projects

Portfolio Management Strategy Simulator

Algorithmic Trading Project

Simulator for portfolio‑selection strategies using ranking functions; includes multiple optimization techniques and ranking strategies.

2022

Machine Learning and COVID

Machine Learning Project

Implemented ML classifiers to predict infections, hospitalizations, and deaths during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

2022

Private Server

Self‑hosted Infrastructure

Docker‑based private server for multiple applications; networking via Cloudflare tunnels.

2022

TSP for Mexican Magic Towns

Discrete Maths & CS Project

Backtracking exploration and approximation algorithms to compute near‑optimal routes for arbitrary sets of towns.

2020

Formal Education

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science
Relevant coursework: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data I–II, Discrete Maths, Data Mining, Information Visualization, Relational & NoSQL Databases, NLP, Time Series, Concurrent Programming, Stochastic Simulation, Statistics

GPA: 3.84/4.0

Sept 2020 – Jun 2022

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

Bachelor of Science in Physics
Relevant coursework: Optics, Scientific Instrumentation, Robotics, Electronics, Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Metal Machining, Calculus I–IV, Statistical Mechanics, Observational Astronomy, Philosophy of Quantum Physics

GPA: 3.73/4.0

Sept 2013 – Sept 2020

Colegio Fernández de Lizardi

High School: Chemistry and Biological Sciences
First place of my generation
2010 – 2013

Other Education

Online Course: Introduction to HTML5

University of Michigan
2021

Online Course: Introduction to Git

Datacamp
2021

Online Course: MongoDB Basics

MongoDB University
Fundamentals of NoSQL database design, CRUD operations, and aggregation pipelines
2021

Online Course: Database Design

Coursera
Relational database design principles, normalization, and SQL optimization
2021

Course/Workshop: High Level Efficiency - An approach to Julia language

UNAM
High-performance scientific computing using Julia for numerical analysis and parallel processing
2020

Online Course: A First Step Towards SAP HANA Query Optimization

SAP
In-memory database optimization techniques and query performance tuning
2020

Workshop: Heat transfer at the nanoscale

Institute of Physics, UNAM
Advanced topics in nanoscale thermal transport and measurement techniques
2019

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Other:
  • Relational Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • NoSQL Databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4j, Redis
  • Big Data: Spark (PySpark), EMR
  • Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier
  • Other programming languages: C++ for Arduino, Julia, Fortran, MATLAB

Leadership

Co‑Founder & Secretary‑General

Sociedad de Egresados en Ciencia de Datos (SECiD)
  • Founded and structured SECiD, the first alumni society for Data Science graduates from UNAM.
  • Built the organization’s digital presence, including a cost‑free hosted website and the first operational commissions.
  • Forged partnerships with global educational institutions to expand learning and collaboration.
  • Launched a dedicated job board to connect members with industry opportunities.
  • Promoted community growth and governance, fostering collaboration and a sustainable platform for professional development.
May 2024 – Present · Mexico City (Hybrid)

Student Representative – BSc in Data Science

UNAM (FES Acatlán & IIMAS)
  • Represented the student body across two campuses, liaising among students, faculty, and administration during the post‑pandemic return to in‑person classes.
  • Influenced academic decisions: faculty selection processes, alumni survey design, and feedback for the ongoing curriculum redesign.
  • Improved student resources, securing access to campus Wi‑Fi and institute GPU infrastructure.
  • Organized postgraduate info sessions to help students explore advanced study opportunities.
  • Advocated for students via committee participation, review of faculty CVs and demo classes, and transparent communication on administrative processes.
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

Active Member Economics Faculty Debate's Team

Economics Faculty, UNAM
  • Participated in intercollegiate debate competitions representing UNAM.
  • Developed critical thinking and public speaking skills through regular practice sessions.
  • Collaborated with team members to research and prepare arguments on economic and social topics.
2019 – 2020

Debate Workshop

Law Faculty, UNAM

Advanced debate techniques, argumentation theory, and competitive debate formats.

2020-2

Oratory Workshop

Law Faculty, UNAM

Public speaking fundamentals, speech construction, and persuasive communication techniques.

2019-1

XII Model of United Nations

Mexican Congress of the Union

Represented a UN member state in diplomatic simulations, negotiating resolutions on global issues.

2018

Model of United Nations, ULAMUN X

Latinoamerican University

Earned Special Mention for outstanding diplomatic performance and negotiation skills.

2018

Debate Competition: UNAMESA de Debate

Economics Faculty, UNAM

Competed in formal debate tournament focusing on economic policy and social issues.

2019

Interests

I’m interested in technology development across the stack—from physical instrumentation to complexity sciences. I believe those fortunate enough to master knowledge have a duty to give back to society.

Other interests: philosophy, optics, materials science, robotics, cybernetics, control theory, political theory, self‑organization, AI, and economics.

Outside work and study, I enjoy films, time with friends and family, swimming, and walking in nature.


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