CV: Javier Fernández

About Me

I am a final-year Engineering Physics student at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology and occasionally take courses at the University of Costa Rica. My motivation is to learn about the world, how it works, and how to create a positive impact. I enjoy leading projects and collaborating with people from different areas of expertise.

I have been recognized with the Honor and Academic Excellence scholarship throughout my career. Additionally, I have competed in fencing, earning a bronze medal at the Central American Championship. My vision is to combine knowledge of physics and technology to develop innovative solutions.

Education

B.Sc. Engineering Physics (2020 - Present)

Costa Rica Institute of Technology, Cartago, Costa Rica

Integration of theoretical physics knowledge and practical engineering experience, focused on solving problems and exploring applications of recent scientific discoveries. Vice-president of the Engineering Physics Student Association. Recipient of the Honor and Academic Excellence scholarship.

International Baccalaureate (2018 - 2019)

New Generation School, Heredia, Costa Rica

IB program that provided a humanistic education and a broad understanding of the world. Participation in cultural activities and volunteering fostered a holistic perspective of society.

Experience

Data Science Intern (2024 - Present)

Intel Corporation, Heredia, Costa Rica

Development of an automated data analysis tool for the Tech Leadership Office. Implementation and maintenance of backend and frontend, improving data flow efficiency and fostering a rapid results culture.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Researcher (2024)

Intel Corporation & Costa Rica Institute of Technology

Characterization project of a post-quantum encryption algorithm on high-performance CPUs. Work with HPC, Intel data collection tools, scripting, and statistical analysis of results.

Lead & Coordinator (2024 - Present)

Quantum LearningWave, Cartago, Costa Rica

Independent initiative focused on education in quantum physics and quantum computing. Creation of practical and technological educational material, delivering lectures and courses to a broad audience.

Internship - Dimensional Metrology (2023 - 2024)

Metrology Laboratory of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

Led the development of an automated system for dimensional measurement of gauge blocks. Applied knowledge in metrology, circuit design, data management, Python automation, and serial communication with scientific instrumentation.

Skills

Physics & Engineering

Metrology
Quantum Physics
Monte Carlo Simulations
Mathematical Models
Probability & Statistics
Scientific Research
Instrumentation

Computing & Data Analysis

Python & C++
Qiskit & Cirq
HPC & MPI
COMSOL
LabView
Minitab & R

Design & Simulation

SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Matlab
Electronic Design Automation
Computational Simulation

Software & Tools

Linux System Administration
Bash Terminal & Remote Access
LaTeX
Office (Excel, VBA, Word, PowerPoint)
LabView

Certificates & Courses

Qubit by Qubit (2023 - 2024)

The Coding School, California, USA

Intensive course on quantum computing, programming quantum circuits with Cirq and Python, and developing advanced quantum encryption protocols. Final project presented to experts from Google Quantum AI, AWS, NVIDIA, NASA QuAIL, and NIST.

High Performance Computing School & Kabré Supercomputing Workshop (2023 - 2024)

CENAT, Costa Rica

Training in HPC, parallel programming paradigms, GPU usage, and code optimization on the Kabré supercomputer.

Advanced Analytics with Python (2023)

Grow Up Data Analytics

Learned to extract insights from datasets using Python libraries, clean and present data interactively, and identify significant trends and observations.

International Training Course on Sustainable Development Goals (2021)

Red Internacional de Promotores ODS

In-depth training on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their application in academic and professional settings. Gained awareness of global challenges and strategies to address them.

Jose Javier Fernández González