MIT IDSS Machine Learning & Data Science: Making Data Driven Decisions (Oct 2025)

My favorite part of Mechnical Engineering was always the math, and after taking Differential Equations, I found a love for data as well. I decided to explore data science during the summer of 2025 through an online course that MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) offered. The course started by teaching the basics of machine learning such as supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. It also covered the basics of deep learning and how to implement these algorithms in Python through libraries and frameworks such as, but not limited to: NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. The course also covered how to preprocess data and how to evaluate the performance of machine learning models through techniques including, but again not limited to: cross-validation, confusion matrices, ROC curves, f1-scores, AUC-ROC scores, MAE, MSE, RMSE, and R-sqaured score. These skills were put to practice through a series of assignments and projects that required the application of these techniques to real-world datasets. A few distinctions include: segmentation of customers to tailor marketing campaigns, improve customer retention, and optimize product offerings; identifying people who are likely to become customers; and creating a recommendation system from Amazon's datasets. My favorite part of these projects was the univariate and multivariate exploratory data analysis (EDA), because I enjoyed creating visualizations to use during the data manipulation stage. This certification carried through half of the Fall 2025 semester where I balanced 23 credit hours, this certification course, and a part time job. The course was challenging but rewarding, and I am excited to continue learning and applying these skills in the future.

CSWP Segment 2 (March 2025)

The second certification I obtained was the CSWP (SolidWorks CAD Design Professional) Segment 2 certification also issued by Dassault Systèmes. This certification is a testament to my ability to create configurations for mechanical systems, modify existing configurations and parts, and evaluate mass properaties of systems. Both certifications are important for my career in mechanical engineering, and I am excited to continue learning and applying these skills in the future.

CSWA (Oct 2024)

Being exposed to field of Mechnical Engineering for the last three years has given me more time to accumulate certifications than any other field. The first certification I obtained was the CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) certification issued by Dassault Systèmes. This certification is a testament to my ability to create 3D CAD models using SolidWorks, validating my ability to create parts, assemblies, and drawings. in mechanical systems.

Seal of Biliteracy (May 2023)

Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED (June 2025 - June 2027)

In addition to my mechanical engineering and data science certifications, I have also obtained various other certifications that have helped me develop my skills in other areas. One such certification is Seal of Biliteracy issued both by the State of Colorado and Jeffco Public Schools. This certification is a testament to my ability to write, speak, and understand Spanish as a second language, which not only have I used in my early professional life working at Kohl's and Chipotle, but also has laid a foundation for me to pick up patterns in other languages such as French and even many coding languages.

Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED (June 2025 - June 2027)

Another certification I have obtained is the Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification issued by the American Red Cross. This certification is a testament to my ability to provide first aid and CPR to children and adults. I have obtained this skill because my position at the Mines Student Recreation Center requires it, but I am also now prepared to help anyone in need of first aid, CPR, or AED assistance in my personal life.