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Alexander Montalvo Molina

Alexander Montalvo Molina

Geospatial Data Scientist

University of Glasgow.

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My Portfolio Highlights

My New Course

Introduction to Data Visualization with Bokeh

My New Course

Machine Learning with Tree-Based Models in Python

My New Workbook

Rainfall patterns from Remote Sensing: Quailty Assurance

From Rivers to Rainforests: Navigating Environmental and Social Insights

My Work

Take a look at my latest work.

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Introduction to Data Visualization with Bokeh

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Machine Learning with scikit-learn

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Unsupervised Learning in Python

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Visualizing Time Series Data in Python

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Machine Learning for Time Series Data in Python

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Linear Classifiers in Python

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Machine Learning with Tree-Based Models in Python

DataLab

Rainfall patterns from Remote Sensing: Quailty Assurance

My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Other Certificates

Correlation One Data Analyst

Udemy Google Earth Engine for Remote Sensing and GIS

ARSET Remote Sensing of Forest Cover and Change Assesment for Carbon Monitoring

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Cormagdalena, Universidad del Norte | Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

GIS and Remote Sensing Consultant

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Universidad del Norte | Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

Lecturer in GIS and Water Resources Engineering

I taught courses spanning Surveying and GIS, Hydraulics, and Hydrology, simultaneously juggling administrative, consultancy, and academic certification responsibilities. My research centred on harnessing remote sensing techniques for water resource management. This research culminated in presentations to government authorities and participation in national seminars. Furthermore, I provided valuable guidance to both undergraduate and master’s students in their final projects, which focused on the integration of remote sensing within water resources management. My dedication and expertise in teaching were acknowledged through the prestigious Excellence in Online Teaching Award, a distinction conferred upon me by the Academic Vice Chancellor’s office in recognition of my outstanding contributions to online education.
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Cormagdalena, Universidad del Norte, Colombia Minister of Transport | Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

GIS and Remote Sensing Project Coordinator

Leading a team of seven engineers, I oversaw a vital 500+ km infrastructure project to restore the navigability of Colombia’s primary river. This involved identifying critical dredging zones and creating infrastructure and risk-level maps and data products using multispectral imagery. The core task was to efficiently classify and prioritise dredging areas for the infrastructure’s design and location. I led our team in applying geospatial analysis techniques, metadata management and optimising workflows. Our efforts resulted in swift approvals from Colombian governmental authorities and Royal HaskoningDHV, underscoring the efficiency and excellence of our methodological design achieved in record time

iNP | Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Junior Engineer

I supported flood prevention projects across three Colombian towns using GIS. This involved topographic analysis, hybrid hydraulic modelling, and bridge scour rate calculations. I also conducted flood risk perception surveys and designed riverbank groynes for erosion control and island mobility prevention. During this time, I recognized the need for streamlined data management. I led the automation of time series database cleaning and analysis, replacing Excel with Python scripts. I trained three colleagues in this process, significantly reducing data cleaning and analysis time, enhancing productivity, and ensuring data accuracy.

Magdalena River Observatory | Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Data Analyst

I systematised hydro climatological time series, and automated processes through Python routines using (geo)pandas, seaborn and sciKit-learn. I also contributed to the development of a web page and open data query databases. Another significant outcome was the creation of user guides for metadata and dataset handling to simplify the learning curve for future employee

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Master of Science in Geoinformation Technology and CartographyUniversity of Glasgow | 2023
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Water Resources TrackUniversidad del Norte | 2019
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil EngineeringUniversidad del Norte | 2017

About Me

Alexander Montalvo Molina

I am a Geospatial Data Scientist and Water Resources Engineer with a focus on using remote sensing data for environmental and social analysis in data-driven projects.

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