Research Projects

SF Express - Data-Driven Design of Hyperconnected Intra-City Logistics Service Networks

August 2017 - October 2020 - Shenzhen, China

  • Developed processes and algorithms for fast, efficient, resilient and sustainable delivery services in China

  • Designed and prototyped stochastic optimization models to configure the layout of smart locker banks based on 100 delivery scenarios

  • Developed analytical and optimization models to deploy mobile storage resources in a multi-echelon parcel logistics system handling 10 millions parcels a day improving network speed and reducing network cost by up to 20%

  • Designed and prototyped scalable distributed algorithms based on stochastic programming and benders decomposition to dynamically manage modular storage capacity over a network of 2000+ logistics nodes saving up to 25% capital expenditures compared to a fixed capacity design strategy

  • Lead a research team of 3 engineers and 2 data analysts to develop a large-scale multi-echelon network optimization framework including topology clustering, hub location-allocation, multi-commodity network flow optimization, and capillary network simulation models

  • Presented conceptual frameworks and research progress to the company's executive team on a quarterly basis

Tools: MS SQL Server, Python, Gurobi, CPLEX, Anylogic

Expertise: data analysis, forecasting, optimization, simulation, research, project management

SF Technology - Hyperconnected Fresh Supply Chain Solutions

November 2017 - August 2019 - Shenzhen, China

  • Developed strategy and business models for fresh product delivery services in China

  • Designed conceptual framework and strategic road-map for innovations deployment

  • Coordinated a team of 7 engineers and 3 faculty members

Tools: Python, Excel

Expertise: data analysis, research, project management

Thyssenkrupp Elevators - Smart Hyperconnected Intra-Building Logistics Systems and Services

January 2017 - December 2017 - Atlanta, GA, USA

  • Developed innovative concepts and processes for next-generation intra-building logistics using delivery robots, drones, and smart elevators

  • Lead a team of 2 engineers to develop intra-building logistics simulation, forecasting, and optimization models to explore innovations

Tools: Python, Excel, Anylogic

Expertise: data analysis, simulation, research

Delta Tech Ops - Towards the Ultimate Set Up: Execution and Control of Special Projects

April 2016 - August 2016 - Atlanta, GA, USA

  • Developed scheduling process for special project operations (maintenance, repair and operations) reducing deferral rate from 25% to 5%

  • Created an Excel-based tool automating special projects scheduling on a fleet of 80 airplanes

Tools: Python, Excel

Expertise: data analysis, maintenance scheduling, consulting

Equion Energia - Supply Chain Outsourcing Strategy and Integration

January 2016 - May 2016 - Bogota, Columbia

  • Evaluated and developed strategic sourcing proposals to support field services and reduce operational costs for a major Oil & Gas Producer in Colombia

  • Restructured the organization’s supply chain and logistics team

  • Streamlined the organization’s logistics processes using value stream maps

Tools: MS Visio, Excel

Expertise: lean management, consulting

Tyffany & Co. - Warehouse Optimization

August 2015 - December 2015 - New York, NY, USA

  • Performed ABC, affinity, heat map & forward pick area slotting analysis to propose improved warehouse slotting strategy

  • Designed warehouse layout and slotting strategies for 20,000 high value SKUs improving picking efficiency by 30%

Tools: MS Access, SQL, Excel

Expertise: data analysis, warehouse design, consulting