Jose Miguel Alfaro Castillo

Jose Miguel Alfaro Castillo

Responsible AI Engineer | Double Degree IMT Nord Europe - UNAL

About Me

Double degree student between IMT Nord Europe (France) and the National University of Colombia, with over 4 years of engineering education. My specialization focuses on Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, combining solid technical foundations with an ethical approach to developing technological solutions.

I have experience in developing conversational agents (LLMs) and data analysis, having worked on projects ranging from banking innovation prototypes to strategic analysis applications. My goal is to create innovative technical solutions with real, measurable impact.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

  • Python (Advanced)
  • Java (Advanced)
  • SQL (Intermediate)
  • R (Intermediate)

Machine Learning & AI

  • Scikit-learn
  • TensorFlow
  • LLMs (Large Language Models)
  • AI Agents
  • Image Processing

Analysis & Tools

  • Pandas & NumPy
  • Power Query
  • Git & GitHub
  • Advanced Excel
  • Agile Methodologies (Scrum)

Professional Experience

Davivienda Bank - Bolívar Group

Innovation Technology Intern

  • Co-led the development of a conversational agent (LLM) prototype using Python for backend and Angular for user interface
  • Participated in project presentation to innovation vice presidency
  • Prototype approved and selected for incubation phase with allocated budget
Feb 2025 - Jul 2025

Dinamizar Soluciones

Assistant Technology Development Intern

  • Developed a Java application for Balanced Scorecard calculation
  • Analyzed demographic data with R to generate actionable insights
  • Contributed to improving strategic decision-making through data analysis
Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

Featured Projects

Image Compression with DCT

Custom compression algorithm that outperforms JPEG standard in certain scenarios, implemented from scratch with Python.

Python DCT Image Processing Algorithms
View Project

Iris Species Classification

Comparison of multiple ML algorithms for species classification with 98% accuracy using LDA.

Machine Learning Scikit-learn Classification Cross-Validation
View Project

Hotels Clustering Analysis

Unsupervised learning analysis of hotel data using K-Means clustering to identify customer segments and optimize business strategies.

Clustering K-Means Unsupervised Learning Data Analysis Python
View Project

European Temperature Analysis with PCA

Climate classification of European cities using Principal Component Analysis, reducing 16 dimensions to 2 while preserving 93.9% of variance.

Python PCA Data Analysis Visualization sklearn matplotlib
View Project

Education

IMT Nord Europe

Lille, France | 2025 - Present

Engineering in Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Specialization in ML algorithms, signal processing and data analysis with ethical focus.

National University of Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia | 2020 - Present

Mechatronics Engineering

Comprehensive engineering education with focus on automated systems and emerging technologies.

Globant University & Egg Cooperation

Online Program | 2024 - 2025

Backend Java Developer (Certificate, 345 hours)

Scholarship awarded for specialized program in backend development with Java and associated technologies.

Languages

Spanish

Native

French

B2 DELF

English

B2

Contact

Email

alfaro.castillo.josemiguel@gmail.com

Location

Lille, France

Availability

Open to collaboration opportunities

Interested in collaborating?

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, research projects, or collaborations in the field of responsible artificial intelligence and data science.