My life in Engineering.

I am a Computer Science Engineer from Chile, with a passion for research across diverse topics in the field. While I strive to continuously broaden my knowledge horizons, my primary focus lies in specializing in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and other areas that hold significance in the past, present, and future landscape of computer science. My aim is to grasp both the fundamentals and the cutting-edge aspects of this ever-evolving domain. My expertise encompasses coding, statistical analysis, and a strong grounding in computer science principles. This skillset serves as a foundation for driving innovation through the adoption of the latest technologies.
I have been immersed in the world of technology since the mid-80s, when connecting to the internet required a phone cable and compiling the Kernel using UNIX and/or GNU/Linux was necessary to visit 'Altavista.com.' I have a particular fondness for FreeBSD, Debian, and Arch. Although I also feel fond to macOS due to its relation with UNIX-BSD, my experiences collaborating with top engineers and technical professionals during the 80s-90s have fueled my passion for technologies and entrepreneurship. These experiences have shaped me into the person I am today and have provided me with a wealth of knowledge that I love to share, including old stories with one of Chile's top entrepreneurs, Leo Prieto.

With over 23 years of experience working in technology, I am constantly studying, researching, and focusing on areas such as data structures, algebra, calculus, math., software engineering, practice solving problems, databases, models of consumer and firm behavior, dynamic models, stochastic dynamic programming, functional programming, OOP programming, non-compensatory decision models, advanced algorithms, data science, refactoring & decomposition in coding. I have expertise in engineering, researching, and consulting.
During my journey, I've embraced roles spanning from Computer Science and Software Engineer to leading teams and ultimately becoming Head of Engineering. I've also delved into research across various technological domains. My experiences have spanned the globe, from Europe and the USA to my roots in South America - Chile. As a Computer Science engineer, I've had the fortunate opportunity to lend my expertise to a diverse array of projects.
Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to live in various countries, including New Delhi, India; Auckland & Christchurch in New Zealand; California, US; & Cape Town in South Africa, which has given me fluency in English and Afrikáans, in addition to my mother tongue, Spanish. You can write to me in any of these languages.

I have extensive experience in research, serving as Head of Engineering and Research in advanced algorithms and engineering development across various critical topics within prominent organizations in the USA, Europe, and South America. If you are interested in starting a business, consulting, research, or collaborating, please feel free to contact me on Linkedin or Twitter, or just write me to my gmail: felipe.alfonso.glz [@] gmail.com. If you happen to be in Santiago, we could even chat over a cup of coffee. Just let me know beforehand because I could be busy working on exciting projects. Thank you!



Academic Studies:

Universidad Mayor (2007-2011).-

Still, participating at the Linux User Group with alumni members of that period, of the University.
San Pío X 2422, Providencia, Región Metropolitana
Chile.

Instituto Superior de Artes y Ciencias de la Comunicación, IACC (Ingeniero en Informática, Titulado/Graduado con distinción máxima / Computer Science Engineer, Graduated with maximum distinction. Continuity professional program - Computer Science Engineering - Informatics, professional degree). [Thesis's Degree]-
Av. Salvador 1318, Metro Santa Isabel, Providencia, Santiago.
Chile.

ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona - (Center Associated with the Isabel I University, Spain), (Máster en Big Data y Business Intelligence Candidate - Remote Programm). Main tutor Professor: Alberto de la Fuente.
C/ Llull 321-329, Barcelona, Barcelona 08019,
Spain.

Rochester Institute of Technology (RITx @ edX.org) (RITx) & (IBM @ edX.org) (IBM Certificate in Cybersecurity), (Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, Micro-Master's at edX: Micro and Extended Masters' Remote Programm). Main tutor Professor: Jonathan S. Weissman.
Henrietta, New York.
United States.


Education | Published & Working Papers | Research Interests


The Lost Keys of Freemasonry
The meaning of masonry
The Meaning of Masonry
What the Buddha Taught
Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
BIPOLARIDAD COMO DON:Cómo transformar la inestabilidad emocional en una bendición
Lógica Digital Ternaria: Un tratado sobre lógica ternaria para procesamiento de información digital
Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos
The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Oxford Spanish - English Dictionary
How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment
Essential Buddhism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs and Practices
Maybe Now
The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle
How to Not Write Bad: The Most Common Writing Problems and the Best Ways to Avoid Them
Zen en el arte de escribir
The Art of Thinking Clearly


Felipe Alfonso González's favorite books »


Education

  • IBM @ edX.org, IBM Certificate in Cybersecurity, (Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity, Micro-Master's at edX: Micro and Extended Masters' Remote Programm).
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (RITx @ edX.org) (RITx), Rochester Institute of Technology (CyberSecurity & Big Data Psycographics Research, Micro-Master's at RITx: Micro and Extended Masters' Remote Programm). Main tutor Professor: Jonathan S. Weissman. Henrietta, New York. United States.
  • ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona - (Center Associated with the Isabel I University, Spain), (Máster en Big Data y Business Intelligence Candidate - Remote Programm). Main tutor Professor: Alberto de la Fuente. C/ Llull 321-329, Barcelona, Barcelona 08019, Spain.
  • Instituto Profesional IACC Thesis's Degree. Big Data and Analysis & modeling using math. and static methods for psychographics on the Internet. Field Of Study Computer Engineering, Degree: Computer Science Engineer, Graduated with maximum distinction. Instituto Superior de Artes y Ciencias de la Comunicación IACC in Santiago, Chile. Continuity program - Computer Science Engineering - Informatics.
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology Field Of Study Architecture & Engineering, Computational Thinking using Python Dates attended or expected graduation 2019 – 2020 The courses in the XSeries at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online at edX.org, are designed to help people to think computationally and write programs to tackle useful problems. Computer Science and Programming Using Python covers the notion of computation, the Python programming language, testing and debugging, and algorithmic complexity.
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python. (*) https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computational-thinking-and-data-4 (*) Part of the program of Architecture & Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Online. (https://spanish.xpro.mit.edu/arquitectura-e-ingenieria-de-sistemas-complejos/) (*)
  • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science (*) MITx on edX Software Engineering Essentials. Web App Development with the Power of Node. AP® Microeconomics Field Of Study Computer Software Engineering, Business/Managerial Economics Dates attended or expected graduation 2019 – 2019 Has done the archived online programs at MITx on edX:
    Data Structures and Software Design (2019) Introductory AP® Microeconomics. (2019) Software Engineering Essentials (2020) Web App Development with the Power of Node.js. (2020)
  • Udemy Academy Name NodeJS, React, Redux, JS, etc. Algorithms and Software Engineering Field Of Study Computer Software Engineering Dates attended or expected graduation 2017 – 2019.- The Complete Node.js Developer Course (2nd Edition) (2017) React.JS Redux Web App Developer Course (2017) Algorithms & Software Engineering (2018) The Modern JavaScript Bootcamp (2019) Cert. NodeJS Developer Course Udemy Cert. Algorithms and Software Engineering Udemy Cert. Modern JS Bootcamp Udemy Cert. React Web App Developer Udemy Several other certificates in math, and algorithms.-
  • CyberTraining 365 (GDPR & Cyber Security Training) CompTIA Linux+ Certificate Field Of Study Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Dates attended or expected graduation 2016 – 2016 CompTIA Linux+
  • Universidad Mayor Degree Name Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) (Attended 5 Years - Not finished) Field Of Study Computer Science Engineering Dates attended or expected graduation 2007 – 2011 Computer Science Engineering (Special Plan)
  • Instituto Profesional AIEP Degree Name Sistemas y Producción de Mutlimedia Field Of Study Sistemas y Producción de Mutlimedia Dates attended or expected graduation 2002 – 2004 (Gotten & Finished the Tech. Title/Degree)
  • APTECH Computer Education Field Of Study Computer Software Programming, English Dates attended or expected graduation 2010 – 2011 Indian Government Scholarship at New Delhi, India. Aptech Malviya
    Nagar Institute. University of New Delhi.
  • Universidad del Pacífico (CL) Field Of Study Computer Programming in ECMAScript Dates attended or expected graduation 2005 – 2005 (Diploma finished)
  • Tronwell Field Of Study English Language Dates attended or expected graduation 2008 – 2009 Advanced level in English (Corfo Scholarship), Chile.
  • Instituto Profesional La Araucana Degree Name Mutlimedia y Sistemas Field Of Study Mutlimedia y Sistemas Dates attended or expected graduation 1997 – 1999.-

Study & Research Interests

  • Data structures, algebra, calculus, mathematics, software engineering, practice solving problems, databases, models of consumer and firm behavior, dynamic models, stochastic dynamic programming, functional programming, OOP programming, non-compensatory decision models, advanced algorithms, data science, refactoring & decomposition in coding, research papers, linear algebra, differential equations, numerical methods, discrete mathematics, algorithm design and analysis, database management systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, parallel computing, human-computer interaction, software testing, software project management, systems architecture, information retrieval, statistical analysis, probability theory, optimization techniques, decision theory, game theory, computational complexity, cryptography, bioinformatics, natural language processing, robotics, computer graphics, image processing, quantum computing, blockchain technology, Internet of Things (IoT), embedded systems, cloud computing, big data analytics, mobile computing, augmented reality, virtual reality, ethics in computing, technical writing, computer vision.
  • Network Security: firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), secure network architecture, network access control (NAC), virtual private networks (VPNs), secure routing protocols, wireless security, network segmentation, Cryptography: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, cryptographic protocols, public key infrastructure (PKI), hash functions, digital signatures, Blockchain, Ethical Hacking: penetration testing, social engineering, vulnerability assessment, red teaming, blue teaming, bug bounty programs, Cyber Threat Intelligence: threat hunting, threat analysis, indicators of compromise (IOCs), threat intelligence platforms, threat modeling, open-source intelligence (OSINT), Incident Response: incident management, incident handling, digital evidence collection, incident response plans, post-incident analysis, Digital Forensics: forensic imaging, data recovery, forensic analysis tools, mobile device forensics, network forensics, forensic reporting, Malware Analysis: reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, sandboxing, malware classification, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): log management, correlation rules, threat detection, incident management, compliance reporting, Cloud Security: cloud access security brokers (CASBs), secure cloud configurations, cloud identity and access management, cloud encryption, cloud compliance.

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