Lucas Ferrer
Philadelphia
Summary
Material scientist with strong technical and business experience seeking an entry level position as a Hardware Developer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant (Co-op)
Layered Solids Group - Drexel
Philadelphia
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Researched advanced nanomaterials, such as titanium oxide, for wastewater treatment.
- Published two papers, in Matter and other academic journals.
- Contributed to advancements in sustainable materials research.
- Developed innovative nanomaterials using advanced synthesis methods
- Applied SEM characterization techniques for detailed material analysis.
- Employed XRD to investigate and confirm material properties.
- Operated with TMAH, KOH, NaOH to isolate nanoribbons from Titanium diboride and make 1DL (One-dimensional lepidocrocite titanates).
- Conducted procedures within fume hoods safely
Supply Chain Management Analyst (Co-op)
Merck
West Point
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed strategies for optimizing the North American supply chain by enhancing operational efficiency at the FedEx Distribution Center, using SAP.
- Reduced costs by $20,000 through improved delivery reliability and inventory protection
- Streamlined supply chain operations using data analysis
- Conducted data analysis, developed reports and presented findings to senior management.
Human Resources Analyst
Accepta LLC (Payment Processing Company)
San Juan
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed job descriptions for the Human Resources department adequate for the company's structure based on personal interviews
- Applied natural language programming skills to develop job descriptions based on structured personal interviews
Product Developer (Co-op)
Peace Innovation Institute
REMOTE
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Created three digital products from MVP to launch within two months
- Created detailed design specifications for new products and features.
- Developed prototypes for product testing and validation.
- Prepared reports on progress of product development activities.
Data Analyst
Fresh House (Grupo Navis)
Cataño
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed monthly customer data analysis and developed dashboard to updated team on weekly metrics of the operation
- Developed insights to optimize delivery routes
Information Security Analyst
Popular, Inc.
Guaynabo
03.2019 - 09.2019
- 95% reduction of backlog of open information security incidents, effectively worked with partners across departments to resolve issues in timely manner
- Data visualization improvement
- Created team productivity and efficiency dashboard for clearer visualization of selected metrics to promote progress
Quantitative Analyst
Popular, Inc.
San Juan
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided key support in programming and editing documentation of DFAST (Dodd Frank Act Stress Testing)
- Modeled the profitability of an online banking platform eLoan in USA with data visualization on maps with regional information
- Created workflows for information technology processes of the company's compliance data, consolidated data from different silos in once location
Market Research Analyst
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Hato Rey
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Took unstructured data by third parties, organized it with data visualization and presented to senior management to build a business case for customer retention
- Developed protocol and SOP to create survey designs and focus groups to conduct research for customer knowledge relevant to marketing campaigns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA06.2014
Skills
- Powder X-ray diffraction
- Scanning Electron Microscopy Proficiency
- Mechanical Testing System
- Data Analysis
- Lab Safety
- Undergraduate research
- Microsoft Office
- Java
- Python
- Julia
- R
- C
Research
- Senior Design Project at Drexel, Work with Eco Friendly Concrete- Investigated Alkali-Activated Concrete by Examining the Pozzolanic Activity in Diatomaceous Earth. Improved on formulation by adding Sodium Carbonate to increase compressive strength to get product closer to proof of concept.
- Stanford Behavioral Lab and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, 10/13 - 06/14, Conducted experiments with participants, adhering to standardized protocols and maintaining detailed records. Transcribed interviews from Spanish to English.
Timeline
Research Assistant (Co-op)
Layered Solids Group - Drexel
04.2023 - 09.2023
Supply Chain Management Analyst (Co-op)
Merck
04.2022 - 09.2022
Human Resources Analyst
Accepta LLC (Payment Processing Company)
06.2021 - 09.2021
Data Analyst
Fresh House (Grupo Navis)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Product Developer (Co-op)
Peace Innovation Institute
04.2021 - 09.2021
Information Security Analyst
Popular, Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2019
Quantitative Analyst
Popular, Inc.
05.2016 - 08.2016
Market Research Analyst
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
04.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science and Engineering
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stanford University
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