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José Maria earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering, with a minor in Telecommunications, from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) in Lima, Peru, in 2018. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded a partially funded scholarship in 2013. In 2018, he received funding for a research project through the VII Annual Research Incentive Competition at UPC, which led to the publication of a paper and a presentation at the XXII Symposium on Image, Signal Processing, and Artificial Vision (STSIVA) in 2019.

José Maria began his career with internships at IBM Peru, first as a Computer Specialist and later as a Software Developer. His interest in the Internet of Things (IoT) grew, leading him to become a speaker at various universities, where he taught IoT and Machine Learning. He focused on using single-board computers to connect multiple devices and leverage environmental data. José Maria has worked on several research projects at UPC, including a notable Digital Image Processing project aimed at developing a reliable method for diagnosing health issues in coffee plants using machine learning in Python, providing early diagnosis tools for cultivators.

Research Interests

José Maria is proficient in Python, Java, and machine learning technologies. His research interests lie in leveraging machine learning to enhance communication methods, with a focus on coding and modulation, Smart Grid technologies, and satellite networks. He is passionate about the Internet of Things (IoT) and has shared his knowledge as a speaker at various universities, teaching IoT and Machine Learning. His sessions emphasize the use of single-board computers for data-driven device connectivity, showcasing practical applications of these technologies.

Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Peru, 2018
Master of Science (M.S.)
Electrical and Computer Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia, 2023