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title: About me
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meta-title: "Camilo Cabrera - Analytics professional and data scientist"
meta-description: "Currently an analytics professional and data scientist. Previously worked as Chief Analytics Officer, Big Data Analyst and Analytics Consultant. Curious about machine learning, deep learning and connecting academic backgrounds with business methodologies."
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    Currently an <strong>analytics consultant</strong> and <strong>data scientist</strong>. Previously worked as Chief Analytics Officer at <a href="http://www.ikonosoft.com/" target="_blank">an IBM partner</a>, Big Data Analyst at <a href="http://ecmetrics.com/" target="_blank">a Market Research Multinational</a> and Analytics Consultant at <a href="http://www.huila.gov.co/" target="_blank">a Governmental Institution</a>. Curious about machine learning, deep learning and connecting academic backgrounds with business methodologies.
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    Obtained my Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering (mayor in <strong>Operations Research and Statistics</strong>) from Universidad de los Andes and my Bachelor of <strong>Industrial Engineering</strong> from the same university, in Colombia. My master's <a href="/blog/productivitygap/" target="_blank">thesis</a> project was a Methodology to Massively Structure Investment Projects in Research & Development (R & D) to Close the Productivity Gap in Colombia. 
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      I enjoy teaching and writing <strong>useful & reusable analytical content</strong> in different languages to help others. In the past several years I've become an experienced analytics professional specially in projects involving business decisions.
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      I'm addicted to <strong>surf</strong>, to cook, play soccer, play the guitar, getting into philosophical debates, meeting new people, and specially travelling at any given moment.
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      Born in <i>Neiva (Colombia)</i>, moved to <i>Michigan (United States)</i> during my teens, worked in <i>Bogotá (Colombia)</i> during undergrad, crossed the Atlantic to <i>Luzern (Switzerland)</i> and lived there for three months. Lived one year in Salvador (Brasil) where I learned how to surf. Have visited more than 20 countries (mostly backpacking). Speak Spanish, English and Portuguese.
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  <p>You can <a href="mailto:cecabrera55@gmail.com?subject=Hello from cecabrera.github.io">email me</a> or find me <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilo-cabrera/" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a> if you want to get in touch. I enjoy conversations with new people so don't hesitate to send a message!</p>
  
  <p>I do a lot of consulting work related to analytics, so feel free to get in touch if you want to discuss potential projects or need any paid help.</p>
  
  <p>If you'd like to set up a meeting with me, <a href="https://calendly.com/cecabrera55/meeting">click here to schedule a meeting</a> based on your (and my) availability.</p>

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