Curriculum Vitae
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Computing Experience
- Back-end programming:
- C, C++, Qt, Java, PHP, SQL (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server), ASP.NET, C# (+.NET MAUI), Visual Basic.NET.
- Front-end programming:
- Javascript (+ReactJS, TypeScript), HTML5 (+Bootstrap), CSS3 (+SCSS/Sass), XML (+XAML), AJAX.
- Critical and embedded systems programming:
- SPARK Ada, x86 Assembler, VHDL, Siemens LOGO! Soft.
- Parallel computing and multithreading:
- C (w/MPI), C++, OpenGL, OpenCL, Python (w/Multiprocessing).
- Big data and machine learning:
- MATLAB, Python (w/Tensorflow), R.
- Other languages:
- Lua, UML, LaTeX, R Markdown, VBA.
- GIS software:
- QGIS, ArcGIS (w/ModelBuilder).
- Additional software and tools:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office suite, Visio, Access, SQL Server, MySQL, SVN, Git, VirtualBox, VMWare Workstation.
Employment
Centre for Data Processing (ZDV), University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2021 Jun–Present
Software developer for the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) project focusing on the development of the platform’s front-end. The data portal currently uses a technology stack consisting of a Node.js back-end running a TypeScript-based ReactJS App, which uses the Bootstrap framework with Sass for custom styling.
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2018 Feb–2021 Feb
My research sought to address questions of hominin cultural evolution by applying computational methods to the study of early stone tool manufacture. My work involved the development of a machine learning-based program for virtual stone knapping experiments using Python 3 and Tensorflow 2.
B. Braun Medical Central America & Caribe S.A. de C.V.
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- 2016 Jan–2016 Aug
Tasks included the administration of IT network and infrastructure, providing technical support, acting as technical adviser for local management, and implementing international IT projects locally.
Education
Universität Tübingen (University of Tübingen)
- PhD in Prehistory and Early History (in progress)
- 2018 Feb–Present
Prifysgol Abertawe (Swansea University)
- Advanced Computer Science MSc
- 2016 Sep–2017 Sep
Universidad Francisco Gavidia (Francisco Gavidia University)
- Electronic Engineering
- 2011 Jan–2015 Dec
ITCA-FEPADE
- Technician in Computer Systems Engineering
- 2011 Jan–2014 Jan
Conference Organisation
The Image of Iran, Armenia, and Greece in Video Games. Online.
- Organising committee
- TBD
Meeting of Students of Evolution and Ecology (StEvE Meeting) 2020. Tübingen, Germany
- Organising committee
- 2020 Nov
PRIMARCH: New Methodologies in Primate Archaeology. Tübingen, Germany
- Co-organiser
- 2020 Feb
Volunteer Work
Salvadoran Emergencies Association (ASAE)
- Graphic designer and translator
- 2011 Apr–Present
Designed logos and flyers for the organisation, conferences, and courses. Translated official documents and other texts (Spanish–English).
- Webmaster
- 2011 Apr–2015 Feb
Built the organisation website.
Central American and Caribbean Intensive Therapy Consortium (COCECATI)
- Graphic designer and webmaster
- 2010 Oct–Present
Designed the organisation logo and built the website.
Salvadoran Association of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine (ASALMECCI)
- Graphic designer and conference collaborator
- 2010 Jun–2012 Oct
Digitalised and re-worked organisation logo. Participated in two conferences as technical staff.
Languages
- Spanish
- – Native
- English
- – Fluent (CEFR C2)
- French
- – Advanced (CEFR B2–C1)
- German
- – Intermediate (CEFR B1)
- Welsh
- – Beginner (CEFR A1)
- Armenian
- – Basic
Other Skills
- German driving license (AM/B/L)
- 2023–
- Salvadoran driving license (P)
- 2013–
Honours and Awards
- Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship
- 2016 Jul
- Diploma of Recognition from the Salvadoran Association of Engineers and Architects (ASIA)
- 2016 Jul
Computing Experience
- Back-end programming:
- C, C++, Qt, Java, PHP, SQL (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server), ASP.NET, C# (+.NET MAUI), Visual Basic.NET.
- Front-end programming:
- Javascript (+ReactJS, TypeScript), HTML5 (+Bootstrap), CSS3 (+SCSS/Sass), XML (+XAML), AJAX.
- Critical and embedded systems programming:
- SPARK Ada, x86 Assembler, VHDL, Siemens LOGO! Soft.
- Parallel computing and multithreading:
- C (w/MPI), C++, OpenGL, OpenCL, Python (w/Multiprocessing).
- Big data and machine learning:
- MATLAB, Python (w/Tensorflow), R.
- Other languages:
- Lua, UML, LaTeX, R Markdown, VBA.
- GIS software:
- QGIS, ArcGIS (w/ModelBuilder).
- Additional software and tools:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office suite, Visio, Access, SQL Server, MySQL, SVN, Git, VirtualBox, VMWare Workstation.
Education
Universität Tübingen (University of Tübingen)
- PhD in Prehistory and Early History (in progress)
- 2018 Feb–Present
Prifysgol Abertawe (Swansea University)
- Advanced Computer Science MSc (Distinction)
- 2016 Sep–2017 Sep
Universidad Francisco Gavidia (Francisco Gavidia University)
- Electronic Engineering (Excellence)
- 2011 Jan–2015 Dec
ITCA-FEPADE
- Technician in Computer Systems Engineering
- 2011 Jan–2014 Jan
Employment
Centre for Data Processing (ZDV), University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2021 Jun–Present
Software developer for the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) project focusing on the development of the platform’s front-end. The data portal currently uses a technology stack consisting of a Node.js back-end running a TypeScript-based ReactJS App, which uses the Bootstrap framework with Sass for custom styling.
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2018 Feb–2021 Feb
My research sought to address questions of hominin cultural evolution by applying computational methods to the study of early stone tool manufacture. My work involved the development of a machine learning-based program for virtual stone knapping experiments using Python 3 and Tensorflow 2.
B. Braun Medical Central America & Caribe S.A. de C.V.
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- 2016 Jan–2016 Aug
Tasks included the administration of IT network and infrastructure, providing technical support, acting as technical adviser for local management, and implementing international IT projects locally.
Publications
For a list of publications, please visit the publications page on my website.
Teaching Experience
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Substitute lecturer for one session of the module The Evolution of Culture and Cognition
- 2018 Oct
Faculty of Engineering and Systems, Francisco Gavidia University
- Undergraduate teaching assistant for the module Digital Electronics I
- 2015 Aug–2015 Nov
Held weekly office hours for students, assisting them with revision, explaining example problems, and solving exercises.
- Undergraduate teaching assistant for the module Electronics I
- 2015 Feb–2015 Jun
Held weekly office hours for students, assisting them with revision, explaining example problems, and solving exercises.
Conference Organisation
The Image of Iran, Armenia, and Greece in Video Games. Online.
- Organising committee
- TBD
Meeting of Students of Evolution and Ecology (StEvE Meeting) 2020. Tübingen, Germany
- Organising committee
- 2020 Nov
PRIMARCH: New Methodologies in Primate Archaeology. Tübingen, Germany
- Co-organiser
- 2020 Feb
Conference Abstracts
15th International Workshop on Science Gateways (IWSG). Tübingen, Germany.
- [Presentation] The GHGA Metadata Catalog
- 2022 Jun
Hahn M, Iyappan A, Krüger J, Mauer K, Orellana Figueroa JD, Ravichandran M, Sezer ZH, Surun B, Tremper G, Zajac TJ.
14th International Workshop on Science Gateways (IWSG). Trento, Italy.
- [Presentation] Developing the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive
- 2022 Jun
Breuer K, Orellana Figueroa JD, Hahn M, Kırlı K, Krüger J, Kuchenbecker L, Ravichandran M, Sezer ZH.
27th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists: Widening Horizons. Online.
- [Presentation] Virtual Lithic Reduction with Neural Networks: A Proof of Concept for a Novel Raw Material Research Tool
- 2021 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD; Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
- [Presentation] A Novel Approach for Neural Network-Based Classification with Experimental Bone Surface Modifications
- 2021 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD, Sahle Y.
CAA 2021 “Digital Crossroads”. Online.
- [Presentation] Virtual Knapping with Neural Networks: A Proof of Concept
- 2021 Jun
Orellana Figueroa JD, Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
Meeting of Students of Evolution and Ecology (StEvE Meeting) 2020. Tübingen, Germany
- [Presentation] Machine Learning Classification with Experimental Bone Surface Modifications
- 2020 Nov
Orellana Figueroa JD, Sahle Y.
ESHE 2020: 10th Annual Meeting of the European Society for the study of Human Evolution. Online
- [Poster] A Proof of Concept for Machine Learning-Based Virtual Knapping
- 2018 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD, Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
Archaeological Fieldwork
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Langmahdhalde, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- 2020 May–2020 Jun
Volunteer Work
Salvadoran Emergencies Association (ASAE)
- Graphic designer and translator
- 2011 Apr–Present
Designed logos and flyers for the organisation, conferences, and courses. Translated official documents and other texts (Spanish–English).
- Webmaster
- 2011 Apr–2015 Feb
Built the organisation website.
Central American and Caribbean Intensive Therapy Consortium (COCECATI)
- Graphic designer and webmaster
- 2010 Oct–Present
Designed the organisation logo and built the website.
Salvadoran Association of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine (ASALMECCI)
- Graphic designer and conference collaborator
- 2010 Jun–2012 Oct
Digitalised and re-worked organisation logo. Participated in two conferences as technical staff.
Languages
- Spanish
- – Native
- English
- – Fluent (CEFR C2)
- French
- – Advanced (CEFR B2–C1)
- German
- – Intermediate (CEFR B1)
- Welsh
- – Beginner (CEFR A1)
- Armenian
- – Basic
Other Skills
- German driving license (AM/B/L)
- 2023–
- Salvadoran driving license (P)
- 2013–
Honours and Awards
- Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship
- 2016 Jul
- Diploma of Recognition from the Salvadoran Association of Engineers and Architects (ASIA)
- 2016 Jul
Computing Experience
- Back-end programming:
- C, C++, Qt, Java, PHP, SQL (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server), ASP.NET, C# (+.NET MAUI), Visual Basic.NET.
- Front-end programming:
- Javascript (+ReactJS, TypeScript), HTML5 (+Bootstrap), CSS3 (+SCSS/Sass), XML (+XAML), AJAX.
- Critical and embedded systems programming:
- SPARK Ada, x86 Assembler, VHDL, Siemens LOGO! Soft.
- Parallel computing and multithreading:
- C (w/MPI), C++, OpenGL, OpenCL, Python (w/Multiprocessing).
- Big data and machine learning:
- MATLAB, Python (w/Tensorflow), R.
- Other languages:
- Lua, UML, LaTeX, R Markdown, VBA.
- GIS software:
- QGIS, ArcGIS (w/ModelBuilder).
- Additional software and tools:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office suite, Visio, Access, SQL Server, MySQL, SVN, Git, VirtualBox, VMWare Workstation.
Education
Universität Tübingen (University of Tübingen)
- PhD in Prehistory and Early History (in progress)
- 2018 Feb–Present
Modules included:
- GIS Fundamentals 1 & 2
- Primate Evolution
- Introduction to Human Evolution
- Archaeobotany
- Modern Human Origins
- Introduction to Human Osteology
- The Evolution of Culture and Cognition
- Ancient Coinage as Source for Classical Studies
Prifysgol Abertawe (Swansea University)
- Advanced Computer Science MSc (Distinction)
- 2016 Sep–2017 Sep
Modules included:
- Graphics Processor Programming
- Big Data and Machine Learning
- Software Testing
- High-Performance Computing in C/C++
- Critical Systems
- IT Security: Theory and Practice
Universidad Francisco Gavidia (Francisco Gavidia University)
- Electronic Engineering (Excellence)
- 2011 Jan–2015 Dec
Modules included:
- Hardware Description Language
- Microprocessors II
- Programming I
- Digital Electronics II
ITCA-FEPADE
- Technician in Computer Systems Engineering
- 2011 Jan–2014 Jan
Completed (no certificate). Modules included:
- Systems Development IV
- Client-Server Applications
- Web Design and Multimedia II
- Object-Oriented Programming
Employment
Centre for Data Processing (ZDV), University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2021 Jun–Present
Software developer for the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA) project focusing on the development of the platform’s front-end. The data portal currently uses a technology stack consisting of a Node.js back-end running a TypeScript-based ReactJS App, which uses the Bootstrap framework with Sass for custom styling.
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Research associate
- 2018 Feb–2021 Feb
My research sought to address questions of hominin cultural evolution by applying computational methods to the study of early stone tool manufacture. My work involved the development of a machine learning-based program for virtual stone knapping experiments using Python 3 and Tensorflow 2.
B. Braun Medical Central America & Caribe S.A. de C.V.
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- 2016 Jan–2016 Aug
Tasks included the administration of IT network and infrastructure, providing technical support, acting as technical adviser for local management, and implementing international IT projects locally.
Publications
For a list of publications, please visit the publications page on my website.
Teaching Experience
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Substitute lecturer for one session of the module The Evolution of Culture and Cognition
- 2018 Oct
Faculty of Engineering and Systems, Francisco Gavidia University
- Undergraduate teaching assistant for the module Digital Electronics I
- 2015 Aug–2015 Nov
Held weekly office hours for students, assisting them with revision, explaining example problems, and solving exercises.
- Undergraduate teaching assistant for the module Electronics I
- 2015 Feb–2015 Jun
Held weekly office hours for students, assisting them with revision, explaining example problems, and solving exercises.
Conference Organisation
The Image of Iran, Armenia, and Greece in Video Games. Online.
- Organising committee
- TBD
Meeting of Students of Evolution and Ecology (StEvE Meeting) 2020. Tübingen, Germany
- Organising committee
- 2020 Nov
PRIMARCH: New Methodologies in Primate Archaeology. Tübingen, Germany
- Co-organiser
- 2020 Feb
Conference Abstracts
15th International Workshop on Science Gateways (IWSG). Tübingen, Germany.
- [Presentation] The GHGA Metadata Catalog
- 2022 Jun
Hahn M, Iyappan A, Krüger J, Mauer K, Orellana Figueroa JD, Ravichandran M, Sezer ZH, Surun B, Tremper G, Zajac TJ.
14th International Workshop on Science Gateways (IWSG). Trento, Italy.
- [Presentation] Developing the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive
- 2022 Jun
Breuer K, Orellana Figueroa JD, Hahn M, Kırlı K, Krüger J, Kuchenbecker L, Ravichandran M, Sezer ZH.
27th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists: Widening Horizons. Online.
- [Presentation] Virtual Lithic Reduction with Neural Networks: A Proof of Concept for a Novel Raw Material Research Tool
- 2021 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD; Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
- [Presentation] A Novel Approach for Neural Network-Based Classification with Experimental Bone Surface Modifications
- 2021 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD, Sahle Y.
CAA 2021 “Digital Crossroads”. Online.
- [Presentation] Virtual Knapping with Neural Networks: A Proof of Concept
- 2021 Jun
Orellana Figueroa JD, Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
Meeting of Students of Evolution and Ecology (StEvE Meeting) 2020. Tübingen, Germany
- [Presentation] Machine Learning Classification with Experimental Bone Surface Modifications
- 2020 Nov
Orellana Figueroa JD, Sahle Y.
ESHE 2020: 10th Annual Meeting of the European Society for the study of Human Evolution. Online
- [Poster] A Proof of Concept for Machine Learning-Based Virtual Knapping
- 2018 Sep
Orellana Figueroa JD, Reeves JS, McPherron SP, Tennie C.
Research Presentations
DFG Center for Advanced Studies “Words, Bones, Genes, Tools”. Tübingen, Germany
- [Colloquium] Machine Learning Classification with Experimental Bone Surface Modifications
- 2020 Jun
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen. Tübingen, Germany
- [Colloquium] The Case for a Virtual Knapper
- 2019 Jan
Archaeological Fieldwork
Department of Early Prehistory and Quaternary Ecology, University of Tübingen
- Langmahdhalde, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- 2020 May–2020 Jun
Volunteer Work
Wikimedia Contributions
- User contributions
- 2012 Sep–Present
Salvadoran Emergencies Association (ASAE)
- Graphic designer and translator
- 2011 Apr–Present
Designed logos and flyers for the organisation, conferences, and courses. Translated official documents and other texts (Spanish–English).
- Webmaster
- 2011 Apr–2015 Feb
Built the organisation website.
Central American and Caribbean Intensive Therapy Consortium (COCECATI)
- Graphic designer and webmaster
- 2010 Oct–Present
Designed the organisation logo and built the website.
Salvadoran Association of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine (ASALMECCI)
- Graphic designer and conference collaborator
- 2010 Jun–2012 Oct
Digitalised and re-worked organisation logo. Participated in two conferences as technical staff.
Languages
- Spanish
- – Native
- English
- – Fluent (CEFR C2)
- French
- – Advanced (CEFR B2–C1)
- Ancient Greek
- – Intermediate
- German
- – Intermediate (CEFR B1)
- Welsh
- – Beginner (CEFR A1)
- Armenian
- – Basic
- Latin
- – Beginner
Other Skills
- German driving license (AM/B/L)
- 2023–
- Salvadoran driving license (P)
- 2013–
Honours and Awards
- Swansea University International Excellence Scholarship
- 2016 Jul
- Diploma of Recognition from the Salvadoran Association of Engineers and Architects (ASIA)
- 2016 Jul
- Diploma of Academic Merit from the Faculty of Engineering and Systems of Universidad Francisco Gavidia
- 2015 Nov
- Diploma of Academic Excellence from the Faculty of Engineering and Systems of Universidad Francisco Gavidia
- 2014 Nov