Mariana Arboleda

Universidad del Norte

PhD in Education • Barranquilla, Colombia • Jan 2022 — present

• Data Science Education
• Advisor: Dr. Camilo Vieira.

Universidad EAFIT

MS Engineering • Medillín, Colombia • Sept 2022

• GPA: 4.78/5.0
• Applying Machine Learning Models in sales forecasting

Universidad EAFIT

BS Prodution Engineering • Medellín, Colombia • Dec 2016

• GPA: 4.64/5.0

Universidad del Norte - Co-creating Knowledge For Change: Learning Becomes Service to Justice

Research Assistant • Barranquilla, Colombia • 2022 — Present

• Conducting comprehensive reviews and providing constructive feedback on reports submitted by international teams, contributing to the technical advisory role provided by the University.
• Actively participating in the data collection process, utilizing various research instruments such as interviews and surveys for both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Analyzing both quantitative and qualitative information gathered by international teams, contributing to the project’s data-driven insights.

Universidad del Norte - Monitoring and Evaluation: Project Coding for Kids

Leading Data Analyst • Barranquilla, Colombia • 2020 — 2023

• Developed an innovative online visualization platform enabling seamless customization and download of charts, facilitating efficient data-driven analyses for the team.
• Led a team of data analysts to collect, clean, and analyze program data, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborated closely with other leaders and stakeholders, leveraging data insights to identify areas for improvement.
• Pioneered the implementation of an automated evaluation process for a computational thinking maturity model.

Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Ingeniería - Consulting

Curriculum developer assistant • Barranquilla, Colombia • 2022

• Cooperated with senior curriculum developers to enhance the K-12 mathematics curriculum by integrating computational thinking concepts.
• Conducted extensive research to identify opportunities for including computational thinking in the curriculum and aligning it with learning objectives.
• Suggested, revised, and improved a year-by-year learning progression, ensuring a seamless course-by-course progression, which is now published and accessible at Guidelines for the Integration of Computational Thinking in Mathematics.

Universidad EAFIT - EPM-RISE PASCAL PROJECT

Assistant consultant • Medellín, Colombia • 2020

• Worked closely with the client to ensure effective translation of their needs into the tool’s features and functionalities.
• Created an intuitive user interface using Python’s tkinter package for an electrical connections forecasting tool, enhancing user accessibility and usability.
• Built a robust data processing pipeline, streamlining the input data for accurate forecasting and ensuring the tool’s reliability
• Trained the client’s in-house team on how to operate the application and interpret the forecasting results, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer and long-term usability.

Ternium Siderúrgica de Caldas

Young professional (career development program) • Manizales, Colombia • 2017 — 2019

• Successfully completed a comprehensive professional development program, gaining insights into different facets of the company by rotating through three distinct areas.
• Managed an innovative project to monitor on-site construction and maintenance activities using drones.
• Designed training courses tailored for new employees enhancing their onboarding experience.
• Led regular meetings focused on industrial safety and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of ongoing learning.

Universidad del Norte - I.E El Cañahuate

Mathematics and Statistics • Barranquilla, Colombia • Jan 2023 — Present

• Weekly tutoring sessions with 20 students.
• Providing tailored mathematics tutoring sessions to high school students, with a strong emphasis on statistics, probability, and data visualization.
• Instilling an appreciation for Mathematics and its practical applications, with a focus on real-world examples and relevance.
• Utilizing various teaching resources to enhance comprehension of statistical concepts and data representation while recognizing the environmental limitations.

Universidad EAFIT

Computational thinking for high school level students - Remote learning • Medellín, Colombia • Apr 2020 — Nov 2021

• Extracurricular remote course with approximately 60 students divided in four groups.
• Engaged students in beginner-friendly activities fostering the development of computational thinking skills.
• Encouraged collaborative learning through online platforms, creating an interactive and inclusive virtual classroom

Universidad EAFIT

English as Second Language for children and adolescents • Medellín, Colombia • Jan 2014 — Dec 2016

• Extracurricular course with 40 students on average per semester.
• Participated in ongoing pedagogical training programs, continuously enhancing teaching techniques.
• Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate curriculum.
• Demonstrated a passion for education and language acquisition.

Published

• Arboleda-Florez, M., & Castro-Zuluaga, C. (2023). Interpreting direct sales’ demand forecasts using SHAP values. Production, 33, e20220035. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6513.20220035
• Castro-Zuluaga, C., & Arboleda-Florez, M. (2021). Introduction. In Influencing Customer Demand: An Operations Management Approach (pp. 1–16). CRC Press. https://www.routledge.com/Influencing-Customer-Demand-An-Operations-Management-Approach/Hemmati-Sajadieh/p/book/9780367619985
• Castro-Zuluaga, C. A., & Arboleda, M. (2021). Sales Forecasting Difficulties’ Analysis on Colombian Direct Sales Companies. In M. T. Castañeda Galvis, J. Nuñez Rodriguez, M. del C. Pérez Ordoñez, & M. Villa Marulanda (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Congress of Industrial Engineering (ICIE2019) (pp. 112–118). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49370-7\_12

In Review

• Arboleda, M., Vieira, C., \& Chiu, J. L. (2023). Opening the Machine Learning Black Box for Multidisciplinary Students: Scaffolding from GUI to Coding. 2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE).

2019 • Full-Funded Research Project in Engineering, Universidad EAFIT - Master's program research

2015 • Roberto Rocca Education Program Scholarship, Ternium, Techint Ingeniería y Construcción and TenarisTamsa

2014 • Honorary scholarship for academic performance semester 2014-1, Universidad EAFIT

2014 • Jóvenes ingenieros del DAAD 2014-2015. Precandidate, Universidad EAFIT - Language scholarship based on academic merit

2012 • Bachilleres por Colombia 2012 Scholarship, Ecopetrol - Full scholarship for the entire undergraduate program

Contributed Presentations

• Arboleda Florez, M. 2021. Interpreting direct sales’ demand forecasts using SHAP values. Oral presentation. 2nd Production and Operations Management Society Conference Latin America - POMS Latam, Lima, Peru
• Arboleda Florez, M, Castro-Zuluaga, C. 2019. Sales Forecasting Difficulties’ Analysis on Colombian Direct Sales Companies. Oral presentation: International Congress of Industrial Engineering, Bucaramanga, Colombia

2022 • Public Policy Dialogue CFK. Computational Thinking: The Future is Now, British Council Colombia - Panelist

2021 • Computational thinking in School, Universidad EAFIT - Workshop facilitator

2019 • Student research groups fair, Universidad EAFIT - Volunteer Judge

Formación TIC para el cambio 2023, Coursera scholarship to advance technical knowledge in Data Science, Artificial intelligence, and programming.

Programming Workshop for Women Django Girls PyCon 2022, One day workshop to learn Django basics while connecting with women who want to start their journey in tech.

GeekGirls Latam: Talentos 4.0 2021, Coursera scholarship for supporting women in STEM. Acquired knowledge in Gender analytics and Inclusive analytics techniques.

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